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Day 25: Facing the Big Question—When is the Hour?
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh!
Welcome to Day 25 of our BeQuranic 2025 Challenge! Today, we dive into ayah 25 of Surah Al-Mulk, continuing this incredible journey of reflection, tajweed, and connection with Allah’s words. Let’s get started!
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Reciting the Ayah
Allah says:
وَيَقُولُونَ مَتَىٰ هَـٰذَا ٱلۡوَعۡدُ إِن كُنتُمۡ صَـٰدِقِينَ
“They ask, ‘When will this promise come to pass if you are truthful?’”
Context and Reflection
In this ayah, the Quraysh are responding to the Prophet ﷺ. After all the proofs and reminders—Allah’s creation, His control over provision, and the promise of resurrection—they push back with skepticism:
“When will this Day of Judgment happen, if what you’re saying is true?”
Let’s unpack this further:
1. The Quraysh’s Doubts
The Quraysh already believed in Allah as the Creator, but their struggle was with the concept of accountability. They couldn’t accept the idea that there would be a Day of Reckoning where they would answer for their actions.
For them, life was about power, wealth, and control. The idea of resurrection threatened their dominance, so instead of reflecting, they ridiculed.
2. The Deeper Problem—Arrogance
This wasn’t just a question of curiosity. It was arrogance. They mocked the idea of Qiyamah, not because they were seeking the truth, but because they were trying to dismiss it.
This reminds us: Denial of the truth often stems from arrogance, not ignorance.
