Transliteration:( Innal lazeena kafaroo law anna lahum maa fil ardi jamee'anw wa mislahoo ma'ahoo liyaftadoo bihee min 'azaabi Yawmil Qiyaamati maa tuqubbila minhum wa lahum azaabun aleem )
Indeed, those who became [119] infidels, if they possessed all that is in the earth and as much more again to ransom themselves thereby from the punishment of the Day of Judgment, it shall not be accepted from [120] them, and for them is a painful punishment.
This refers to those who rejected the Holy Prophet ﷺ, which is a fundamental form of apostasy. Since rejection of the Prophet inevitably entails rejection of Allah Almighty, their disbelief places them outside the fold of true faith. This verse is placed immediately after the verse emphasizing mediation through the Prophet and saints, highlighting the severe consequence of rejecting such means.
Even if the disbelievers offered all the wealth of the earth and more as ransom, it would not be accepted to save them from the punishment of the Hereafter. This shows that material wealth is powerless to atone for disbelief and rejection of divine truth.
In contrast, the charity and good deeds of the believers are accepted and can alleviate their punishment, thus highlighting the spiritual value of sincere faith and righteous action over mere worldly possessions.
The tafsir of Surah Maidah verse 36 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Maidah ayat 35 which provides the complete commentary from verse 35 through 37.
(5:36) For those who disbelieved – even if they had all that is in the earth, and the like of it with it, and offered it all as ransom from chastisement on the Day of Resurrection, it will not be accepted of them – a painful chastisement lies in store for them.
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
For a faster and smoother experience,
install our mobile app now.
Related Ayat(Verses)/Topics