Ayah and Focus

فَبِأَيِّ آلَاءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِّبَانِ

“Then, which of the Aalaa’ (wondrous acts of power) of the Lord of both of you will you both deny/declare to be false/dismiss/undermine?”

This question draws attention to the beautiful wonders of the two seas.

The question and its focus

It asks which of the Aalaa’ — wondrous acts of power — of the Lord of both of you could be denied.

  • Denial is expressed with layered nuances: deny, declare to be false, dismiss, undermine.
  • The focus here is to draw attention to the beautiful wonders of the two seas.

Aalaa’ — wondrous acts of power

“Aalaa’” refers to wondrous acts of power.

deny declare to be false dismiss undermine

The beautiful wonders of the two seas

Beautiful wonders

A focused view: the question draws attention to the beautiful wonders of the two seas.

Central takeaway

Recognize the Lord’s wondrous acts of power — with attention drawn to the beautiful wonders of the two seas.