In the Quranic verse, 'It was said: Return back and seek light', which group is being referred to?

Explanation

This verse appears in Surah Al-Hadid (57:13) and describes a scene on the Day of Judgment. The hypocrites (Munafiqeen) will be separated from the believers by a wall, and when they ask the believers to wait for them so they may share their light (Noor), they will be told to go back and seek their own light. This highlights the fate of those who outwardly professed faith but inwardly harbored disbelief, showing that their deeds were rendered worthless.

Good to know

Surah Al-Hadid is the 57th chapter of the Quran, and verse 13 specifically deals with the condition of hypocrites on the Day of Resurrection. A wall (Soor) with a gate will be erected between the believers and hypocrites, with mercy on the side of believers and punishment on the other. The hypocrites will find themselves in darkness while the believers proceed with their light, and they will be mocked by being told to return to the worldly life to seek light.

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