Tafsir of Al-Kahf 18:100

{And We presented Hell} We brought it out and displayed it to them, so they saw it and witnessed it.

{...from My remembrance} From My signs, which one looks at and is thereby reminded of My greatness; or from the Qur’an, contemplating its meanings and gaining insight from it. It is similar to the verse: {Deaf, dumb, and blind} (Al-Baqarah: 17-18).

{...and they were unable to hear} Meaning they were deaf to it. This is more emphatic than simply saying they were deaf, for a deaf person might still be able to hear if shouted at, whereas these people are as if their hearing has been completely sealed, leaving them with no capacity to hear.

{Then do those who disbelieve think that they can take My servants instead of Me as allies? Indeed, We have prepared Hell for the disbelievers as a lodging.}