فَذَاقَتْ وَبَالَ أَمْرِهَا وَكَانَ عَـٰقِبَةُ أَمْرِهَا خُسْرًا 9
Translations
And it tasted the bad consequence of its affair [i.e., rebellion], and the outcome of its affair was loss.
Transliteration
Fa-dhaqat wabala amriha wa-kana 'aqibatu amriha khusra
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes the consequence of disobedience and corruption, stating that such a person 'tasted the evil consequence of her affair, and the end of her affair was loss.' Classical scholars like Al-Tabari and Ibn Kathir interpret this as a reference to those who reject Allah's signs and follow corruption—they experience the bitter fruits of their actions in this life and face ultimate loss in the Hereafter. The ayah emphasizes the divine principle that wrongdoing inevitably leads to ruin and regret.
Revelation Context
Surah At-Talaq addresses the regulations and wisdom surrounding divorce. This particular ayah falls within the context of warnings about those who transgress Allah's boundaries regarding marriage and family matters. It serves as a universal reminder that violating divine commandments—whether in the realm of marital relations or otherwise—results in inevitable consequences and ultimate loss.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'The most disliked of permissible things to Allah is divorce' (Sunan Abu Dawud 2226). Additionally, the Quranic principle is reinforced in 7:18 where Allah states that those who follow desires and abandon His guidance will 'taste the punishment of the Fire.'
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches that every action has consequences—those who disregard Allah's commands and live in corruption will inevitably experience the bitterness of their choices. For believers today, it serves as a profound reminder to align our decisions with Islamic principles, knowing that temporary satisfaction from haram actions leads only to lasting regret and loss.