فَكُبْكِبُوا۟ فِيهَا هُمْ وَٱلْغَاوُۥنَ 94
Translations
So they will be overturned into it [i.e., Hellfire], they and the deviators
Transliteration
Fakubkiboo feehā hum wālghāwoon
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes the scene on the Day of Judgment where the disbelievers and those who led others astray will be cast headlong into Hell. The word 'kubkiboo' (كُبْكِبُوا), meaning to be thrown or overturned, emphasizes the forceful and humiliating manner of their entry into the Fire. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir note that this ayah illustrates divine justice, as both the misguided and their misleaders face the same fate together, emphasizing shared accountability in leading people away from truth.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in Surah Ash-Shu'ara, a Meccan chapter that warns of the Day of Judgment and the consequences of denying the Message. The surah frequently contrasts the fate of believers and disbelievers in the afterlife. This particular ayah is part of a broader passage (verses 88-104) depicting scenes from the Day of Resurrection, meant to instill fear of Allah and encourage acceptance of the Quranic message.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'Whoever innovates in this matter of ours that which does not belong to it will have it rejected' (Sahih Muslim 1718), relating to those who mislead others. Additionally, 'The best of people are those who are born in my generation, then those who come after them' (Sahih Bukhari 3650) reminds of accountability for one's influence on others.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that both those who reject truth and those who deliberately lead others astray face severe punishment, encouraging us to seek knowledge, speak truth, and avoid being influenced by those who reject guidance. It also warns against using our influence to mislead others, as we will be held accountable for our actions and their consequences.
Related Ayahs
هَـٰذَا يَوْمُ ٱلْفَصْلِ ٱلَّذِى كُنتُم بِهِۦ تُكَذِّبُونَ
[They will be told], "This is the Day of Judgement which you used to deny."
قَالَ أَمَّا مَن ظَلَمَ فَسَوْفَ نُعَذِّبُهُۥ ثُمَّ يُرَدُّ إِلَىٰ رَبِّهِۦ فَيُعَذِّبُهُۥ عَذَابًا نُّكْرًا
He said, "As for one who wrongs, we will punish him. Then he will be returned to his Lord, and He will punish him with a terrible punishment [i.e., Hellfire].
يَوْمَ نَدْعُوا۟ كُلَّ أُنَاسٍۭ بِإِمَـٰمِهِمْ ۖ فَمَنْ أُوتِىَ كِتَـٰبَهُۥ بِيَمِينِهِۦ فَأُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ يَقْرَءُونَ كِتَـٰبَهُمْ وَلَا يُظْلَمُونَ فَتِيلًا
[Mention, O Muḥammad], the Day We will call forth every people with their record [of deeds]. Then whoever is given his record in his right hand - those will read their records, and injustice will not be done to them, [even] as much as a thread [inside the date seed].
لِيَوْمِ ٱلْفَصْلِ
For the Day of Judgement.