Authored by: Sheikh Al-Islam Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab (رحمه الله)
Translated by: Maulana Mukhtar Ahmad Nadwi (Hafizahullah)
"Those are the ones who disbelieve in the signs of their Lord and in their meeting with Him. So their deeds have become worthless, and We will not assign to them, on the Day of Resurrection, any weight. That is their recompense—Hell—for what they denied and because they took My signs and My messengers in ridicule."
(Surah Al-Kahf: 18:105)
In the preceding verse, Allah states:
"Say, 'Shall we [inform] you of the greatest losers in [their] deeds? [They are] those whose effort is lost in worldly life, while they think that they are doing well in work.'”
(Surah Al-Kahf: 18:103)
May Allah guide us to remain steadfast in belief and protect us from the traits of those who deny His signs.
Translated by: Maulana Mukhtar Ahmad Nadwi (Hafizahullah)
Quranic Perspective on Denial of Divine Verses
The Quran extensively addresses the consequences of denying Allah’s verses. For instance, in Surah Al-Kahf, Allah says:"Those are the ones who disbelieve in the signs of their Lord and in their meeting with Him. So their deeds have become worthless, and We will not assign to them, on the Day of Resurrection, any weight. That is their recompense—Hell—for what they denied and because they took My signs and My messengers in ridicule."
(Surah Al-Kahf: 18:105)
In the preceding verse, Allah states:
"Say, 'Shall we [inform] you of the greatest losers in [their] deeds? [They are] those whose effort is lost in worldly life, while they think that they are doing well in work.'”
(Surah Al-Kahf: 18:103)
Explanation of the Verses
The term أُولَـئِكَ (those people) in the verse refers specifically to the individuals whose deeds were rendered void and whose efforts in this world went in vain. These people are described as:- الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا بِآيَاتِ رَبِّهِمْ
Those who denied the signs of their Lord, which include:
- Logical and textual proofs of Tawhid (Oneness of Allah).
- Evidences of Allah's sovereignty.
- وَلِقَائِهِ
Those who rejected the concept of resurrection, accountability, and the Hereafter.
Consequences for the Denial
- فَحَبِطَتْ أَعْمَالُهُمْ
Their deeds are nullified. - فَلَا نُقِيمُ لَهُمْ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ وَزْنًا
On the Day of Judgment, such people will be considered worthless, and their actions will carry no weight.
Historical Context
Some individuals among the disbelievers of Jahiliyyah (pre-Islamic ignorance) denied certain verses of Allah while accepting others, whereas some turned away entirely. Similarly, in today’s era, many individuals surpass even the disbelievers of Jahiliyyah in their denial and opposition to Allah’s verses.Reflection for Contemporary Times
This warning from the Quran is highly relevant in modern times, where a significant number of individuals reject not only specific verses but also the overall message of the Quran. The consequences for such denial are severe, as outlined in the Quranic verses above.May Allah guide us to remain steadfast in belief and protect us from the traits of those who deny His signs.