أَعَدَّ ٱللَّهُ لَهُمْ عَذَابًا شَدِيدًا ۖ فَٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ يَـٰٓأُو۟لِى ٱلْأَلْبَـٰبِ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ ۚ قَدْ أَنزَلَ ٱللَّهُ إِلَيْكُمْ ذِكْرًا 10
Translations
Allāh has prepared for them a severe punishment; so fear Allāh, O you of understanding who have believed. Allāh has sent down to you a message [i.e., the Qur’ān].
Transliteration
A'adda Allahu lahum adhaban shadidan, fattaqu Allaha ya'ulal-albabi alladhina amanu, qad anzala Allahu ilaikum dhikra
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah concludes Surah At-Talaq by warning those who reject Allah's guidance that He has prepared a severe punishment for them, while simultaneously calling upon the people of understanding (those with sound intellect) who believe to fear Allah and adhere to the Quran that has been sent down. Classical scholars like Al-Qurtubi and Ibn Kathir emphasize that 'ulul-albab' (people of intellect) refers to those who possess wisdom and spiritual discernment, and the ayah serves as both a warning and an invitation to obedience.
Revelation Context
This ayah concludes the Medinan surah At-Talaq, which addresses the legal and ethical dimensions of divorce in Islam. The ayah appears at the end of the surah to reinforce the importance of following Allah's commands regarding marital relations and to remind believers that rejection of divine guidance carries severe consequences, while obedience brings protection.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'The best of you are those who are best to their wives' (Tirmidhi), relating to the broader theme of proper conduct in marriage discussed throughout Surah At-Talaq. Additionally, the hadith 'Verily, the most complete of the believers in faith are the best of them in character, and the best of you are the best to your wives' (Tirmidhi) reinforces the surah's emphasis on treating spouses with excellence.
Themes
Key Lesson
The ayah teaches that intellectual capacity should be coupled with spiritual consciousness and obedience to Allah's guidance; true wisdom ('ulul-albab') is demonstrated not merely through reasoning, but through fearing Allah and implementing His commands in practical life, particularly in matters as significant as family relations.