ثُمَّ لَنَنزِعَنَّ مِن كُلِّ شِيعَةٍ أَيُّهُمْ أَشَدُّ عَلَى ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ عِتِيًّا 69
Translations
Then We will surely extract from every sect those of them who were worst against the Most Merciful in insolence.
Transliteration
Thumma lananzi'anna min kulli shi'atin ayyuhum ashaddu 'alal-rahmani 'itiyya
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes how Allah will extract from every group or sect those who were most defiant and rebellious against the Mercy of Allah (ar-Rahman), indicating they will be singled out for punishment on the Day of Judgment. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, this refers to the leaders and most zealous followers of disbelief and rebellion who will be identified and separated from others, emphasizing the justice of Allah's judgment that none can hide their true nature before Him.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the Meccan surah Maryam, which discusses resurrection, divine justice, and the Day of Judgment. It comes within a passage (19:68-72) where Allah addresses the disbelievers' denial of the afterlife, reassuring believers that resurrection is inevitable and that differentiation between the righteous and the rebellious will occur.
Related Hadiths
While no direct hadith cites this specific ayah, Sahih Muslim records that the Prophet (ﷺ) said regarding the Day of Judgment: 'The most intense people in punishment will be the image-makers,' which relates thematically to how those most defiant in their rejection will face the severest accountability.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that no act of defiance against Allah remains hidden—all will be revealed and judged justly on the Day of Resurrection. It should encourage us to align ourselves with obedience and mercy rather than arrogance and rebellion, knowing that our true intentions will ultimately be exposed.