Transliteration:( Wa la in azaqnaahu rahmatam minnaa mim ba'di dar raaa'a massat hu la yaqoolanna haazaa lee wa maaa azunnus Saa'ata qaaa'imatanw wa la'in ruji'tu ilaa Rabbeee inna lee 'indahoo lalhusnaa; falanu nabbi'annal lazeena kafaroo bimaa 'amiloo wa lanuzeeqan nahum min 'azaabin ghaleez )
"And if We make him taste Our Mercy after hardship befalls [137] him, he will certainly say: 'This is my own due [138],' and in my opinion the Hour will not come. And even if I am returned to my Lord, certainly for me there is good [139] with Him. Surely, We shall then tell the infidels all that they did [140], and We shall indeed make them taste [141] hard punishment."
This verse highlights two important realities:
The comforts in this world are often brief and limited, while the hardships in the Hereafter are greater. Thus, the mercy mentioned here is the temporary worldly relief or comfort granted by Allah after hardship.
The hardship a person faces is often a consequence of his own evil actions, whereas mercy and ease come solely from Allah's grace.
When a person enjoys mercy or relief, he arrogantly claims it as his own achievement or due, believing it is a result of his own skill or effort. He assumes his blessings are permanent possessions, not recognizing them as gifts from Allah. This is in stark contrast to the believer’s mindset, who acknowledges all blessings come from Allah alone.
This arrogance leads the disbeliever to deny the coming of the Hour (Day of Judgment), or at least to doubt it. Even if the Hour were to come, he falsely believes that his worldly comforts guarantee him a place in the Hereafter, expecting goodness with Allah despite his disbelief.
Allah promises that on the Day of Judgment, the infidels will be shown all their deeds—their evils and denials exposed clearly. This complete accountability will confirm their fate.
The punishment awaiting them is described as severe, eternal, and full of disgrace and infamy. This highlights the justice of Allah and the dire consequences of arrogance, ingratitude, and denial of the Hereafter.
The tafsir of Surah Fussilat verse 50 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Fussilat ayat 49 which provides the complete commentary from verse 49 through 51.
(41:50) And if We bestow Our Mercy upon him after hardship, he will surely say: “This is what I truly deserve,[66] and I do not believe that the Hour (of Resurrection) will ever come to pass; and if I am returned to my Lord, there too I shall enjoy the best.” Surely We shall fully apprise the unbelievers of what they have done, and We shall certainly make them taste a severe chastisement.
66. That is, I have gotten all this because of my being worthy of it. It is my right that I should receive all this.
[1401]- Because of my effort, knowledge, excellence, etc.
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