Transliteration:( Fa'amiyat 'alaihimul ambaaa'u Yawma'izin fahum laa yatasaaa'aloon )
"They will not be able to think any reply [166], nor will they be able to ask each other. [167]"
On the Day of Judgment, the disbelievers will stand speechless, unable to recall what the Prophets had conveyed to them or what their own responses were.
This refers to a particular stage of the Day of Judgment where confusion and horror will dominate them so completely that they will forget everything, including the arguments they used in the world.
At other times in the Hereafter, their condition may change—as mentioned in other verses—so there is no contradiction between this verse and those where they are seen speaking or arguing.
This also indicates that disbelievers will forget their religion even in the grave, just as they will on the Day of Resurrection. That is why, in response to the angels' questioning in the grave, they will only say: “I do not know.”
In contrast, the believer will retain complete awareness of his faith—not only in the grave, but also on the Day of Judgment. He will recognize:
His Lord
His Prophet
His religious teachers and guides
This verse highlights how true faith leaves an everlasting imprint, while disbelief leaves no firm foundation to hold onto in the Hereafter.
The tafsir of Surah Qasas verse 66 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Qasas ayat 62 which provides the complete commentary from verse 62 through 67.
(28:66) Then they will not be able to think of any reply, nor will they be able to ask one another.
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
[1117]- By which they might invent lies or excuses.
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