Transliteration:( Wa izaa tutlaa 'alaihim Aayaatunaa baiyinaatin ta'rifu fee wujoohil lazeena kafarul munkara yakaadoona yastoona bil lazeena yatloona 'alaihim Aayaatinaa; qul afa unab bi'ukum bisharrim min zaalikum; an Naaru wa 'adahal laahul lazeena kafaroo wa bi'sal maseer (section 9) )
"And when Our bright signs are recited to them, then you will see symptoms of denial in the faces of those who have disbelieved. [145] It is near that they may attack on those who recite Our signs to them. Say, shall I inform you of what is worse [146] than of your this condition? That is the Fire. Allah has promised it to the infidels, and what an evil place of return! [147]"
This verse shows that the expressions on the face reflect the state of the heart. When disbelievers hear the verses of Allah, signs of denial and anger appear on their faces.
By contrast, when believers hear the praises of Allah and His Prophet ﷺ, their faces radiate with joy and light, showing their inner faith.
Disbelievers become enraged merely at hearing about Hell, but when they actually see the Fire, their fury and regret will intensify.
Believers, on the other hand, are pleased even at the mention of Paradise and will be ecstatic upon seeing it.
The term "promise" here refers to a definitive warning: Hell has been guaranteed for those who die as disbelievers.
While sinful believers may be warned of Hell, they are also given hope of forgiveness, as in:
"Indeed, Allah does not forgive shirk, but forgives whatever is less than that for whom He wills" (S4:V48).
Thus, this verse applies exclusively to the disbelievers.
The tafsir of Surah Al-Hajj verse 72 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Hajj ayat 71 which provides the complete commentary from verse 71 through 72.
(22:72) When Our Signs are plainly recited to them, you will perceive utter repugnance on their faces and it all but seems as if they will soon pounce upon those who recite Our Signs to them. Say: “Shall I tell you what is worse than that?[122] The Fire with which Allah has threatened those who disbelieve. That is truly an evil end.”
122. That is, you will meet with a far worse state of anguish than that which you display against those who recite divine revelations to you.
[942]- i.e., worse than the rage you feel against those who recite Allāh's verses or worse than your threats against them.
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