Surah Mulk Verse 6 — Ayat 6
Ayah 6 of 30 · Para 29
This page is the study guide for Surah Mulk verse 6 (also searched as Surah Mulk ayat 6): full Arabic from Tanzil, English meaning, classical tafsir summaries, and linked themes—without repeating the full-chapter reader on the homepage.
Surah Al-Mulk verse 6: And for those who disbelieved in their Lord is the punishment of Hell, and wretched is the destination.
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Arabic Text
وَلِلَّذِینَ كَفَرُوا۟ بِرَبِّهِمۡ عَذَابُ جَهَنَّمَۖ وَبِئۡسَ ٱلۡمَصِیرُ
Transliteration
Wa lillazeena kafaroo bi rabbihim 'azaabu jahannama wa bi'sal maseer
English Translation
And for those who disbelieved in their Lord is the punishment of Hell, and wretched is the destination.
English: Saheeh International (Tanzil.net)
Word-by-Word
- وَلِلَّذِينَ walilladhīna And for those who
- كَفَرُوا۟ kafarū disbelieved
- بِرَبِّهِمْ birabbihim in their Lord
- عَذَابُ ʿadhābu (is the) punishment
- جَهَنَّمَ ۖ jahannama (of) Hell
- وَبِئْسَ wabi'sa and wretched is
- ٱلْمَصِيرُ l-maṣīru the destination
Word breakdown from Quran.com API (Uthmani text, Saheeh International gloss per word).
Context in Al-Mulk (Ayah 6)
After cosmic signs, chapter 67 states plainly: those who kafaru bi rabbihim—disbelieved in their Lord—face 'adhab jahannam wa bi's al-maseer. Tafsir writers note the pivot from sky to soul: rejection of the Lord who owns mulk is not abstract error but destination-defining.
Bi rabbihim personalizes guilt: they denied the very nurturing Lord whose signs they witnessed. Jahannam is named directly after layered heavens, contrasting merciful display with justice for arrogant denial.
Key Arabic Words
- كَفَرُوا۟ disbelieved This word appears in the ayah text; compare how translators render it and read the full ayah on Quran.com before extending the meaning to other passages.
- بِرَبِّهِمْ in their Lord This word appears in the ayah text; compare how translators render it and read the full ayah on Quran.com before extending the meaning to other passages.
- عَذَابُ (is the) punishment This word appears in the ayah text; compare how translators render it and read the full ayah on Quran.com before extending the meaning to other passages.
- ٱلۡمَصِیرُ Word in this ayah Taken from the Uthmani wording of this ayah on this page.
Classical Tafsir (Verified Summary)
Ibn Kathir on verses 6–11
Source: Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged), via Quran.com
eve in their Lord is the torment of Hell, and worst indeed is that destination.) This means that this will be the worst end and a terrible destiny. إِذَآ أُلْقُواْ فِيهَا سَمِعُواْ لَهَا شَهِيقًا (When they are cast therein, they will hear its Shahiq) Ibn Jarir said, "This means the sound of shouting." وَهِىَ تَفُورُ (while it is simmering.) Ath-Thawri said, "It will boil them just as a small number of seeds are boiled in a lot of water." Then Allah says, تَكَادُ تَمَيَّزُ مِنَ الغَيْظِ (It almost bursts up…
Reflection on Creation
Psychological studies describe how humans minimize distant risks; scripture names the ultimate risk without euphemism. Reflection here means aligning daily choices with the Lord acknowledged in verse 1, not morbid obsession. Study ayah 6 with the Arabic on this page and Saheeh International English: “And for those who disbelieved in their Lord is the punishment of Hell, and wretched is the destination.”. In chapter 67’s sequence, this line advances the theme of punishment of Hell for those who disbelieve in their Lord. Read ayah 5 and ayah 7 on their verse pages so you see how the argument builds—Meccan proofs about creation, accountability, and mercy are layered, not repeated as generic slogans. Study ayah 6 with the Arabic on this page and Saheeh International English: “And for those who disbelieved in their Lord is the punishment of Hell, and wretched is the destination.”. In chapter 67’s sequence, this line advances the theme of punishment of Hell for those who disbelieve in their Lord. Read ayah 5 and ayah 7 on their verse pages so you see how the argument builds—Meccan proofs about creation, accountability, and mercy are layered, not repeated as generic slogans. Study ayah 6 with the Arabic on this page and Saheeh International English: “And for those who disbelieved in their Lord is the punishment of Hell, and wretched is the destination.”. In chapter 67’s sequence, this line advances the theme of punishment of Hell for those who disbelieve in their Lord. Read ayah 5 and ayah 7 on their verse pages so you see how the argument builds—Meccan proofs about creation, accountability, and mercy are layered, not repeated as generic slogans.
Family & Bedtime Practice
Balance warning with hope: after this ayah, mention that believers who repent find mercy, and make wudu or two rak'ah of optional prayer together. After reciting ayah 6, ask each child which word in the Arabic sounded clearest and look it up in the word table together. After reciting ayah 6, ask each child which word in the Arabic sounded clearest and look it up in the word table together.
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Related Verses
- Quran 67:5 — Stars and prepared punishment connect heaven with Hell.
- Quran 39:16 — Layers of Fire above one another for deniers.
- Previous ayah (5)
- Next ayah (7)
Short Tafsir Note
Hell is the worst destination for those who reject their Lord — a transition from cosmic signs to personal accountability.
Key Lessons
- Rejecting Allah has eternal consequences
- Gratitude for guidance is essential
- Warning verses balance mercy elsewhere
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
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