prophet

Hud

هُود

Prophet Hud is a revered figure in Islam, sent by Allah to guide the ancient people of 'Aad, who dwelled in the wind-swept regions of Arabia. He was their brother, a man from amongst them, chosen to call them to [worship Allah alone, for they had no other deity]. The 'Aad were known for their immense strength and impressive structures, but they had turned away from God, worshipping idols instead. Hud patiently reminded them of Allah's blessings and warned them against His punishment if they persisted in their disbelief, declaring that they were [not but inventors of falsehood]. Despite Hud's earnest pleas and clear admonitions, the people of 'Aad [denied his message] and mocked his call, refusing to abandon their idols and traditions. Hud declared, [“O my people, there is not foolishness in me, but I am a messenger from the Lord of the worlds”]. Ultimately, because of their stubborn rejection of the truth, Allah's promised judgment befell the 'Aad, while [Hud and those who believed with him were saved] through divine mercy. His story stands as a powerful reminder of a prophet's unwavering commitment to monotheism and the profound consequences of turning away from God's guidance.

The narrative of Prophet Hud (peace be upon him) stands as a profound testament to divine unity, unwavering prophetic resolve, and the ultimate consequences of human arrogance and disbelief. Sent to the ancient people of 'Aad, known for their immense strength and grand structures, Hud's mission was to call them back to the worship of Allah alone, a message central to Islamic monotheism. The Quranic accounts, buttressed by extensive tafsir, detail his dedicated efforts, the people's stubborn rejection, and the eventual divine judgment that serves as a timeless warning for all generations.

The Call to Monotheism and Divine Warning

Prophet Hud's primary mission, like that of all prophets, was to establish monotheism (Tawhid). The Quran states, , a declaration reiterated in other verses (11:50, 26:124, 46:21). Hud consistently reminded his people, the 'Aad, that their worship of idols was a fabrication of falsehood, as expressed in You are not but inventors of falsehood. According to Ibn Kathir, Hud commanded them to worship Allah alone, forbidding the idols they had invented. This foundational message emphasized that Allah is the sole Creator and Sustainer, as exemplified by His creation of the heavens and earth in six days, then He positioned Himself on the Throne. Tafsir al-Jalalayn clarifies that these "six days" refer to a duration equivalent to six earthly days, not necessarily literal days, to teach creation circumspection, though Ibn Kathir also notes the possibility of longer periods.

Hud's call was not merely a theological assertion but also a practical warning about the implications of their idolatry. He urged them to . This repentance, Hud explained, would bring immediate benefits: He will send rain from the sky upon you in showers and increase you in strength added to your strength. Ma'arif-ul-Quran explains that "strength" here encompasses physical power, wealth, and children, indicating that seeking forgiveness and repentance (Istighfar and Taubah) can lead to both spiritual and worldly prosperity. Hud warned them of the punishment of a terrible day if they persisted in their disbelief, stating, [Indeed, I fear for you the punishment of a terrible day](26:135, 46:21). This prophetic warning highlighted the severe consequences of rejecting divine guidance and clinging to fabricated deities.

The 'Aad's Arrogance and Rejection of Truth

Despite Hud's clear and earnest appeals, the people of 'Aad met his message with arrogance and denial. They dismissed his wisdom as "foolishness," asserting, . The leaders of 'Aad explicitly stated, Indeed we see you in an obvious error. Their rejection stemmed from a deep-seated adherence to ancestral traditions and a refusal to abandon their idols, declaring, . Ibn Kathir notes that they saw Hud's call to abandon idols as a sign of his misguidance, mirroring the attitude of the Quraysh towards Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

The 'Aad's arrogance was further manifest in their boast, "Who is mightier than us in strength?" (41:15, cited in Tafsir Ibn Kathir for 7:65). They were a people of robust physique and grand constructions, building high palaces on every high place... for your amusement and fortresses as if you will live therein forever. Hud rebuked this wasteful and prideful construction, reminding them that such endeavors were futile and temporary. Ma'arif-ul-Quran explains that building without need is a condemnable act, citing a Hadith that "All spendings are in Allah's way, except construction, which has no merit" (Tirmidhi, cited in Ma'arif-ul-Quran for 26:135). Their disdain for Hud's message reached a peak when they accused him of being afflicted by their gods, saying, . This accusation, according to Ibn Kathir, implied madness or insanity due to his opposition to their worship.

Hud's Steadfastness and Reliance on Allah

In the face of relentless opposition, Prophet Hud displayed remarkable steadfastness and absolute reliance on Allah. When his people accused him of being "possessed by evil," Hud responded with a powerful declaration of his innocence and faith: . This defiant challenge, according to Ma'arif-ul-Quran, served as a standing miracle, proving that their gods had no power over him, for if they did, they would not have left him alive after such a pronouncement.

Hud's complete trust was articulated in his statement, "I put my trust in Allah, my Lord and your Lord! There is not a moving creature but He has the grasp of its forelock. Verily, my Lord is on the straight path" (11:56, cited in Tafsir Ibn Kathir for 11:55). This powerful assertion underscored Allah's absolute sovereignty over all creation and Hud's conviction that no harm could befall him without divine will. He conveyed his message fully, stating, , recognizing that the ultimate outcome rested with Allah. His example resonates with that of other prophets like Musa, who, when confronted by Pharaoh's army, proclaimed, "Nay, verily with me is my Lord. He will guide me" (26:62, cited in Tafsir Ibn Kathir for 26:65). The profound reliance on Allah in moments of extreme peril is a distinguishing characteristic of prophets, as noted by Ma'arif-ul-Quran regarding the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in the cave of Thaur.

Divine Justice and the Destruction of 'Aad

The Quran recounts that because of their persistent denial and arrogance, divine judgment eventually befell the people of 'Aad. Hud warned them that if they turned away, , emphasizing that their disbelief would not harm Allah. When . The 'Aad were ultimately .

The punishment for the 'Aad was a severe wind storm. Allah says, "And as for `Ad, they were destroyed by a furious violent wind! They were subjected to it for seven nights and eight days in succession, so that you could see men lying overthrown (destroyed), as if they were hollow trunks of date palms!" (69:6-8, cited in Tafsir Ibn Kathir for 7:72). This wind, which began after a three-year drought (Ma'arif-ul-Quran for 7:65), destroyed everything it touched, carrying people and animals high into the air before smashing them to the ground. Curiously, when the 'Aad saw the approaching cloud, they thought it would bring rain, oblivious that it contained their torment (Tafsir Ibn Kathir for 46:21). Ma'arif-ul-Quran notes a possible dual punishment, including a "harsh sound" (As-Saihah), in addition to the wind, as implied by Surah Al-Mu'minun. Hud and his followers were miraculously protected from this storm, finding refuge in an enclosure where the winds became gentle (Ma'arif-ul-Quran for 7:65). This selective protection highlights Allah's mercy for the believers and His severe justice against those who deny His signs.

Lessons from the Narrative of Hud

The story of Prophet Hud offers profound lessons for humanity, reiterated across different surahs of the Quran. It serves as a stark reminder of the Consequences of Disbelief and the importance of Monotheism. The destruction of the 'Aad, a mighty people, underscores that no amount of worldly strength or technological advancement can protect against divine wrath when truth is rejected (Tafsir Ibn Kathir for 46:21). Hud's patient and persistent Prophetic Warning to his people, even in the face of mockery and threats, illustrates the unwavering duty of prophets to convey Allah's message without seeking personal gain [I do not ask you for it any reward. My reward is only from the one who created me](11:51, 26:127). Ma'arif-ul-Quran emphasizes that prophets never sought payment for their Da'wah work, ensuring that their call remained pure and effective.

Furthermore, the narrative highlights the interconnectedness of past prophetic missions. Hud himself warned his people by referencing the fate of the people of Noah. Similarly, other prophets, like Shu'aib, used the destruction of 'Aad as a warning to their own defiant communities, reminding them that "the people of Hud" were not far away in time or place. This recurring theme across prophetic narratives in the Quran solidifies the universal principles of divine justice and the ultimate triumph of truth. The story of Hud is not just a historical account but an enduring source of guidance and a powerful call to reflection for all who hear it, inviting them to ponder the ephemeral nature of worldly power against the eternal might of Allah.

Prophet Hud's story is a foundational narrative in the Quran, teaching fundamental principles of Islamic belief and practice. It vividly illustrates the critical importance of monotheism, the unwavering commitment required of a prophet, and the profound, inevitable consequences of rejecting divine guidance. From the call to worship Allah alone to the 'Aad's arrogant dismissal, and finally to their catastrophic end and the salvation of Hud and his followers, this narrative encapsulates enduring lessons on faith, patience, and divine justice for all mankind.

Quran — 19 verses

وَإِلَىٰ عَادٍ أَخَاهُمْ هُودًا قَالَ يَٰقَوْمِ ٱعْبُدُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ مَا لَكُم مِّنْ إِلَٰهٍ غَيْرُهُۥٓ أَفَلَا تَتَّقُونَ

Wa ilaa 'aadin akhaahum Hoodaa; qaala yaa qawmi' budul laaha maa lakum min ilaahin ghairuh; afalaa tattaqoon

And to the 'Aad [We sent] their brother Hud. He said, "O my people, worship Allah; you have no deity other than Him. Then will you not fear Him?"

اور (اسی طرح) قوم عاد کی طرف ان کے بھائی ہود کو بھیجا۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ بھائیو خدا ہی کی عبادت کرو۔ اس کے سوا تمہارا کوئی معبود نہیں۔ کیا تم ڈرتے نہیں؟

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary A Brief History of ` Ad and Thamud ` Ad is the name of a person who is in the fifth generation after Sayyidna Nuh (علیہ السلام) and is among the progeny of his son Sam. Then, his progeny, and his people, came to be known by the name of ` Ad. In the Holy Qur'an, ` Ad also appears with the ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And We sent to the earlier ‘Ād their brother Hūd. He said ‘O my people worship God affirm His Oneness! You have no god other than Him. Will you not fear?’ will you not fear Him and so believe?
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of Hud, Peace be upon Him, and the Lineage of the People of `Ad Allah says, just as We sent Nuh to his people, similarly, to the `Ad people, We sent Hud one of their own brethren. Muhammad bin Ishaq said that the tribe of `Ad were the descendants of `Ad, son of Iram, son of `Aws, son of Sa...

قَالَ يَٰقَوْمِ لَيْسَ بِى سَفَاهَةٌ وَلَٰكِنِّى رَسُولٌ مِّن رَّبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ

Qaala yaa qawmi laisa bee safaahatunw wa laakinnee Rasoolum mir Rabbil 'aalameen

[Hud] said, "O my people, there is not foolishness in me, but I am a messenger from the Lord of the worlds."

انہوں نے کہا کہ بھائیو مجھ میں حماقت کی کوئی بات نہیں ہے بلکہ میں رب العالمین کا پیغمبر ہوں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Its reply which appears in verses 67 and 68 is nearly the same as given by Sayyidna Nuh (علیہ السلام) - 61-63.
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: He said ‘O my people there is no folly in me but I am a messenger from the Lord of the Worlds.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of Hud, Peace be upon Him, and the Lineage of the People of `Ad Allah says, just as We sent Nuh to his people, similarly, to the `Ad people, We sent Hud one of their own brethren. Muhammad bin Ishaq said that the tribe of `Ad were the descendants of `Ad, son of Iram, son of `Aws, son of Sa...

فَأَنجَيْنَٰهُ وَٱلَّذِينَ مَعَهُۥ بِرَحْمَةٍ مِّنَّا وَقَطَعْنَا دَابِرَ ٱلَّذِينَ كَذَّبُوا۟ بِـَٔايَٰتِنَا وَمَا كَانُوا۟ مُؤْمِنِينَ

Fa anjainaahu wallazeena ma'ahoo birahmatim minnaa wa qata'naa daabiral lazeena kazzaboo bi Aayaatinaa wa maa kaanoo mu'mineen

So We saved him and those with him by mercy from Us. And We eliminated those who denied Our signs, and they were not [at all] believers.

پھر ہم نے ہود کو اور جو لوگ ان کے ساتھ تھے ان کو نجات بخشی اور جنہوں نے ہماری آیتوں کو جھٹلایا تھا ان کی جڑ کاٹ دی اور وہ ایمان لانے والے تھے ہی نہیں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: (5)-In the last verse (72) it was said that the final outcome of the entire struggle of Sayyidna Hud (علیہ السلام) against the contumacy of the people of ` Ad was that Allah Ta` ala kept Sayyidna Hud (علیہ السلام) and those who had believed in him safe from the punishment and cut off the root of tho...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: So We delivered him namely Hūd and those with him from among the believers by a mercy from Us and We cut the root of those people who denied Our signs that is We extirpated them and were not believers wa-mā kānū mu’minīna is a supplement to kadhdhabū ‘those who denied’.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Allah mentions the rebellion, defiance and stubbornness of Hud'speople, and their opposition to him, peace be upon him, قَالُواْ أَجِئْتَنَا لِنَعْبُدَ اللَّهَ وَحْدَهُ (They said: "You have come to us that we should worship Allah Alone") Later on, the disbelievers of Quraysh said, وَإِذْ قَالُواْ ا...

وَإِلَىٰ عَادٍ أَخَاهُمْ هُودًا قَالَ يَٰقَوْمِ ٱعْبُدُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ مَا لَكُم مِّنْ إِلَٰهٍ غَيْرُهُۥٓ إِنْ أَنتُمْ إِلَّا مُفْتَرُونَ

Wa ilaa 'aadin akhaahum Hoodaa; qaala yaa qawmi' budul laaha maa lakum min ilaahin ghairuhooo in antum illaa muftaroon

And to 'Aad [We sent] their brother Hud. He said, "O my people, worship Allah; you have no deity other than Him. You are not but inventors [of falsehood].

اور ہم نے عاد کی طرف ان کے بھائی ہود (کو بھیجا) انہوں نے کہا کہ میری قوم! خدا ہی کی عبادت کرو، اس کے سوا تمہارا کوئی معبود نہیں۔ تم (شرک کرکے خدا پر) محض بہتان باندھتے ہو

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary Mentioned in the first eleven verses (50-60) from the ones cited above are the events of the revered prophet of Allah, Sayyidna Hud by whose name this Surah is identified. Appearing in this Surah, there are events related to seven blessed prophets and their peoples from Sayyidna Nuh (علیہ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And We sent to ‘Ād their brother from the tribe Hūd. He said ‘O my people worship God! affirm His Oneness. You have no god min ilāhin min is extra other than He. You in your worship of graven images do but invent you do but invent lies against God.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of Prophet Hud and the People of `Ad Allah, the Exalted, says, و (And) This is an introductory to what is implied: "Verily, We sent." إِلَى عَادٍ أَخَاهُمْ هُودًا (to the `Ad (people) their brother Hud.) Hud came to them commanding them to worship Allah alone, without any associates. He fo...

يَٰقَوْمِ لَآ أَسْـَٔلُكُمْ عَلَيْهِ أَجْرًا إِنْ أَجْرِىَ إِلَّا عَلَى ٱلَّذِى فَطَرَنِىٓ أَفَلَا تَعْقِلُونَ

Yaa qawmi laaa as'alukum 'alaihi ajran in ajriya illaa 'alal lazee fataranee; afalaa ta'qiloon

O my people, I do not ask you for it any reward. My reward is only from the one who created me. Then will you not reason?

میری قوم! میں اس (وعظ و نصیحت) کا تم سے کچھ صلہ نہیں مانگتا۔ میرا صلہ تو اس کے ذمّے ہے جس نے مجھے پیدا کیا۔ بھلا تم سمجھتے کیوں نہیں؟

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Payment for Da'wah work The Holy Qur'an reports almost all prophets saying that they do not ask for any payment against the duty of Da'wah they do. This shows that, in case payment is accepted (as pre-arranged or as implied by custom) against Da'wah and Tabligh, the call remains ineffective. Experie...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: O my people I do not ask of you any wage for it for the affirmation of His Oneness. Lo! my wage falls only upon Him Who originated me created me. Will you not understand?
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of Prophet Hud and the People of `Ad Allah, the Exalted, says, و (And) This is an introductory to what is implied: "Verily, We sent." إِلَى عَادٍ أَخَاهُمْ هُودًا (to the `Ad (people) their brother Hud.) Hud came to them commanding them to worship Allah alone, without any associates. He fo...

وَيَٰقَوْمِ ٱسْتَغْفِرُوا۟ رَبَّكُمْ ثُمَّ تُوبُوٓا۟ إِلَيْهِ يُرْسِلِ ٱلسَّمَآءَ عَلَيْكُم مِّدْرَارًا وَيَزِدْكُمْ قُوَّةً إِلَىٰ قُوَّتِكُمْ وَلَا تَتَوَلَّوْا۟ مُجْرِمِينَ

Wa yaa qawmis taghfiroo Rabbakum summa toobooo ilaihi yursilis samaaa'a 'alaikum midraaranw wa yazidkum quwwatan ilaa quwwatikum wa laa tatawallaw mujrimeen

And O my people, ask forgiveness of your Lord and then repent to Him. He will send [rain from] the sky upon you in showers and increase you in strength [added] to your strength. And do not turn away, [being] criminals."

اور اے قوم! اپنے پروردگار سے بخشش مانگو پھر اس کے آگے توبہ کرو۔ وہ تم پر آسمان سے موسلادھار مینہ برسائے گا اور تمہاری طاقت پر طاقت بڑھائے گا اور (دیکھو) گنہگار بن کر روگردانی نہ کرو

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: After that, the next eight verses (61-68) carry the story of Sayyidna Salih peace be upon him. He was sent to the people of Thamud, another branch of the tribe of ` Ad. He too invited his people to believe in Tauhid, the Oneness of Allah. As customary, his people belied him and insisted that he must...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And O my people ask forgiveness of your Lord for your idolatry then turn return to Him repentant through obedience; He will release the sky He will release the rain — for they had been denied it — upon you in abundance with abundant rainfall and He will add to you strength to your strength through w...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of Prophet Hud and the People of `Ad Allah, the Exalted, says, و (And) This is an introductory to what is implied: "Verily, We sent." إِلَى عَادٍ أَخَاهُمْ هُودًا (to the `Ad (people) their brother Hud.) Hud came to them commanding them to worship Allah alone, without any associates. He fo...

قَالُوا۟ يَٰهُودُ مَا جِئْتَنَا بِبَيِّنَةٍ وَمَا نَحْنُ بِتَارِكِىٓ ءَالِهَتِنَا عَن قَوْلِكَ وَمَا نَحْنُ لَكَ بِمُؤْمِنِينَ

Qaaloo yaa Hoodu maa ji'tanaa bibaiyinatinw wa maa nahnu bitaarikeee aalihatinaa 'an qawlika wa maa nahnu laka bimu'mineen

They said, "O Hud, you have not brought us clear evidence, and we are not ones to leave our gods on your say-so. Nor are we believers in you.

وہ بولے ہود تم ہمارے پاس کوئی دلیل ظاہر نہیں لائے اور ہم (صرف) تمہارے کہنے سے نہ اپنے معبودوں کو چھوڑنے والے ہیں اور نہ تم پر ایمان لانے والے ہیں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: After that, the next eight verses (61-68) carry the story of Sayyidna Salih peace be upon him. He was sent to the people of Thamud, another branch of the tribe of ` Ad. He too invited his people to believe in Tauhid, the Oneness of Allah. As customary, his people belied him and insisted that he must...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: They said ‘O Hūd you have not brought us any clear proof any evidence for what you say and we are not going to forsake our gods on the basis of your saying that is because of what you say and we are not believers in you.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Conversation between (the People of) `Ad and Hud Allah, the Exalted, informs that they said to their Prophet, مَا جِئْتَنَا بِبَيِّنَةٍ (No evidence have you brought us.) This means that they claimed that Hud had not brought them any proof or evidence for what he claimed. وَمَا نَحْنُ بِتَارِكِى...

إِن نَّقُولُ إِلَّا ٱعْتَرَىٰكَ بَعْضُ ءَالِهَتِنَا بِسُوٓءٍ قَالَ إِنِّىٓ أُشْهِدُ ٱللَّهَ وَٱشْهَدُوٓا۟ أَنِّى بَرِىٓءٌ مِّمَّا تُشْرِكُونَ

In naqoolu illa' taraaka ba'du aalihatinaa bisooo'; qaala inneee ushhidul laaha wash hadooo annee bareee'um mimmaa tushrikoon

We only say that some of our gods have possessed you with evil." He said, "Indeed, I call Allah to witness, and witness [yourselves] that I am free from whatever you associate with Allah

ہم تو یہ سمجھتے ہیں کہ ہمارے کسی معبود نے تمہیں آسیب پہنچا کر (دیوانہ کر) دیا ہے۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ میں خدا کو گواہ کرتا ہوں اور تم بھی گواہ رہو کہ جن کو تم (خدا کا) شریک بناتے ہو میں اس سے بیزار ہوں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: After that, the next eight verses (61-68) carry the story of Sayyidna Salih peace be upon him. He was sent to the people of Thamud, another branch of the tribe of ` Ad. He too invited his people to believe in Tauhid, the Oneness of Allah. As customary, his people belied him and insisted that he must...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: We say nothing concerning you save that one of our gods has possessed you in some evil way’ rendering you insane for your having cursed them and so you are raving. He said ‘Lo! I call God to bear witness for me and you bear witness also that I am innocent of what you associate with Him
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Conversation between (the People of) `Ad and Hud Allah, the Exalted, informs that they said to their Prophet, مَا جِئْتَنَا بِبَيِّنَةٍ (No evidence have you brought us.) This means that they claimed that Hud had not brought them any proof or evidence for what he claimed. وَمَا نَحْنُ بِتَارِكِى...

مِن دُونِهِۦ فَكِيدُونِى جَمِيعًا ثُمَّ لَا تُنظِرُونِ

Min doonihee fakeedoonee jamee'an summa laa tunziroon

Other than Him. So plot against me all together; then do not give me respite.

(یعنی جن کی) خدا کے سوا (عبادت کرتے ہو تو) تم سب مل کر میرے بارے میں جو تدبیر (کرنی چاہو) کرلو اور مجھے مہلت نہ دو

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: After that, the next eight verses (61-68) carry the story of Sayyidna Salih peace be upon him. He was sent to the people of Thamud, another branch of the tribe of ` Ad. He too invited his people to believe in Tauhid, the Oneness of Allah. As customary, his people belied him and insisted that he must...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: beside Him; so plot against me devise ways to destroy me all together you and your graven images then give me no respite grant me no reprieve.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Conversation between (the People of) `Ad and Hud Allah, the Exalted, informs that they said to their Prophet, مَا جِئْتَنَا بِبَيِّنَةٍ (No evidence have you brought us.) This means that they claimed that Hud had not brought them any proof or evidence for what he claimed. وَمَا نَحْنُ بِتَارِكِى...

فَإِن تَوَلَّوْا۟ فَقَدْ أَبْلَغْتُكُم مَّآ أُرْسِلْتُ بِهِۦٓ إِلَيْكُمْ وَيَسْتَخْلِفُ رَبِّى قَوْمًا غَيْرَكُمْ وَلَا تَضُرُّونَهُۥ شَيْـًٔا إِنَّ رَبِّى عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ حَفِيظٌ

Fa in tawallaw faqad ablaghtukum maaa ursiltu biheee ilaikum; wa yastakhlifu Rabbee qawman ghairakum wa laa tadur roonahoo shai'aa; inna Rabbee 'alaa kulli shai'in Hafeez

But if they turn away, [say], "I have already conveyed that with which I was sent to you. My Lord will give succession to a people other than you, and you will not harm Him at all. Indeed my Lord is, over all things, Guardian."

اگر تم روگردانی کرو گے تو جو پیغام میرے ہاتھ تمہاری طرف بھیجا گیا ہے، وہ میں نے تمہیں پہنچا دیا ہے۔ اور میرا پروردگار تمہاری جگہ اور لوگوں کو لابسائے گا۔ اور تم خدا کا کچھ بھی نقصان نہیں کرسکتے۔ میرا پروردگار تو ہر چیز پر نگہبان ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: After that, the next eight verses (61-68) carry the story of Sayyidna Salih peace be upon him. He was sent to the people of Thamud, another branch of the tribe of ` Ad. He too invited his people to believe in Tauhid, the Oneness of Allah. As customary, his people belied him and insisted that he must...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And if you turn away tawallaw one of the two tā’ letters of tatawallaw has been omitted that is if you object still I have conveyed to you that wherewith I was sent to you and my Lord will set in place of you a folk other than you. You cannot injure Him in any way by your idolatry. Truly My Lord is ...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): وَيَسْتَخْلِفُ رَبِّى قَوْمًا غَيْرَكُمْ (My Lord will make another people succeed you, ) This refers to a group of people who will worship Allah alone, without associating anything with Him. This also implies that the polytheists do not bother Allah and they do not harm Him in the least with their ...

وَلَمَّا جَآءَ أَمْرُنَا نَجَّيْنَا هُودًا وَٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ مَعَهُۥ بِرَحْمَةٍ مِّنَّا وَنَجَّيْنَٰهُم مِّنْ عَذَابٍ غَلِيظٍ

Wa lammaa jaaa'a amrunaa najainaa Hoodanw wallazeena aamanoo ma'ahoo birahmatim minnaa wa najainaahum min 'azaabin ghaleez

And when Our command came, We saved Hud and those who believed with him, by mercy from Us; and We saved them from a harsh punishment.

اور جب ہمارا حکم عذاب آپہنچا تو ہم نے ہود کو اور جو لوگ ان کے ساتھ ایمان لائے تھے ان کو اپنی مہربانی سے بچا لیا۔ اور ان کو عذاب شدید سے نجات دی

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: After that, the next eight verses (61-68) carry the story of Sayyidna Salih peace be upon him. He was sent to the people of Thamud, another branch of the tribe of ` Ad. He too invited his people to believe in Tauhid, the Oneness of Allah. As customary, his people belied him and insisted that he must...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And when Our command Our chastisement came to pass We delivered Hūd and those who believed with him by a mercy by guidance from Us and We delivered them from a harsh a severe chastisement.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): وَيَسْتَخْلِفُ رَبِّى قَوْمًا غَيْرَكُمْ (My Lord will make another people succeed you, ) This refers to a group of people who will worship Allah alone, without associating anything with Him. This also implies that the polytheists do not bother Allah and they do not harm Him in the least with their ...

وَأُتْبِعُوا۟ فِى هَٰذِهِ ٱلدُّنْيَا لَعْنَةً وَيَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَٰمَةِ أَلَآ إِنَّ عَادًا كَفَرُوا۟ رَبَّهُمْ أَلَا بُعْدًا لِّعَادٍ قَوْمِ هُودٍ

Wa utbi'oo fee haazihid dunyaa la'natanw wa Yawmal Qiyaamah; alaaa inna 'Aadan kafaroo Rabbahum; alaa bu'dal li 'Aadin qawmin Hood

And they were [therefore] followed in this world with a curse and [as well] on the Day of Resurrection. Unquestionably, 'Aad denied their Lord; then away with 'Aad, the people of Hud.

تو اس دنیا میں بھی لعنت ان کے پیچھے لگی رہے گی اور قیامت کے دن بھی (لگی رہے گی) دیکھو عاد نے اپنے پروردگار سے کفر کیا۔ (اور) سن رکھو ہود کی قوم عاد پر پھٹکار ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: After that, the next eight verses (61-68) carry the story of Sayyidna Salih peace be upon him. He was sent to the people of Thamud, another branch of the tribe of ` Ad. He too invited his people to believe in Tauhid, the Oneness of Allah. As customary, his people belied him and insisted that he must...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And a curse was made to follow them in this world from people and on the Day of Resurrection a curse will follow them for all creatures to see. ‘Lo! ‘Ād disbelieved in they knowingly denied their Lord. Lo! away far from God’s mercy with ‘Ād the folk of Hūd!’
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): وَيَسْتَخْلِفُ رَبِّى قَوْمًا غَيْرَكُمْ (My Lord will make another people succeed you, ) This refers to a group of people who will worship Allah alone, without associating anything with Him. This also implies that the polytheists do not bother Allah and they do not harm Him in the least with their ...

وَيَٰقَوْمِ لَا يَجْرِمَنَّكُمْ شِقَاقِىٓ أَن يُصِيبَكُم مِّثْلُ مَآ أَصَابَ قَوْمَ نُوحٍ أَوْ قَوْمَ هُودٍ أَوْ قَوْمَ صَٰلِحٍ وَمَا قَوْمُ لُوطٍ مِّنكُم بِبَعِيدٍ

Wa yaa qawmi laa yajri mannakum shiqaaqeee ai yuseebakum mislu maaa asaaba qawma Noohin aw qawma Hoodin aw qawma Saalih; wa maa qawmu Lootim minkum biba'eed

And O my people, let not [your] dissension from me cause you to be struck by that similar to what struck the people of Noah or the people of Hud or the people of Salih. And the people of Lot are not from you far away.

اور اے قوم! میری مخالفت تم سے کوئی ایسا کام نہ کرادے کہ جیسی مصیبت نوح کی قوم یا ہود کی قوم یا صالح کی قوم پر واقع ہوئی تھی ویسی ہی مصیبت تم پر واقع ہو۔ اور لوط کی قوم (کا زمانہ تو) تم سے کچھ دور نہیں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: After having given this good counsel to them, he warned them of the punishment of Allah Ta` ala. He said: وَيَا قَوْمِ لَا يَجْرِ‌مَنَّكُمْ شِقَاقِي أَن يُصِيبَكُم مِّثْلُ مَا أَصَابَ قَوْمَ نُوحٍ أَوْ قَوْمَ هُودٍ أَوْ قَوْمَ صَالِحٍ ۚ وَمَا قَوْمُ لُوطٍ مِّنكُم بِبَعِيدٍ And 0 my people, let not y...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And O my people let not the breach with me the dispute you have with me shiqāqī ‘the breach with me’ is the subject of the verb yajrimannakum ‘make you deserve’ in which the suffixed pronoun -kum ‘you’ constitutes the first direct object the second being what follows make you deserve earn you as pun...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): وَيقَوْمِ لاَ يَجْرِمَنَّكُمْ شِقَاقِى (And O my people! Let not my Shiqaq cause you) This means, "Do not let your hatred and enmity of me cause you to persist in your corruption and disbelief. If you continue this way, you will suffer the same vengeance and torment that overcame Nuh's people, Hud's...

إِذْ قَالَ لَهُمْ أَخُوهُمْ هُودٌ أَلَا تَتَّقُونَ

Iz qaala lahum akhoohum Hoodun alaa tattaqoon

When their brother Hud said to them, "Will you not fear Allah?

جب ان سے ان کے بھائی ہود نے کہا کیا تم ڈرتے نہیں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Nobility of a person depends on deeds and moral qualities and not on family or status قَالُوا أَنُؤْمِنُ لَكَ وَاتَّبَعَكَ الْأَرْ‌ذَلُونَ ﴿111﴾ قَالَ وَمَا عِلْمِي بِمَا كَانُوا يَعْمَلُونَ ﴿112﴾ They said, "Shall we believe in you while you are followed by the lowest people?" [ 111] He said, "I do...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: when Hūd their brother said to them ‘Will you not fear God?
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Hud's preaching to His People `Ad Here Allah tells us about His servant and Messenger Hud, when he called his people `Ad. His people used to live in the Ahqaf, curved sand-hills near Hadramawt, on the borders of Yemen. They lived after the time of Nuh, as Allah says in Surat Al-A`raf: وَاذكُرُواْ إِ...

إِنِّى لَكُمْ رَسُولٌ أَمِينٌ

Innee lakum Rasoolun ameen

Indeed, I am to you a trustworthy messenger.

میں تو تمہارا امانت دار پیغمبر ہوں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Nobility of a person depends on deeds and moral qualities and not on family or status قَالُوا أَنُؤْمِنُ لَكَ وَاتَّبَعَكَ الْأَرْ‌ذَلُونَ ﴿111﴾ قَالَ وَمَا عِلْمِي بِمَا كَانُوا يَعْمَلُونَ ﴿112﴾ They said, "Shall we believe in you while you are followed by the lowest people?" [ 111] He said, "I do...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Truly I am a trusted messenger sent to you.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Hud's preaching to His People `Ad Here Allah tells us about His servant and Messenger Hud, when he called his people `Ad. His people used to live in the Ahqaf, curved sand-hills near Hadramawt, on the borders of Yemen. They lived after the time of Nuh, as Allah says in Surat Al-A`raf: وَاذكُرُواْ إِ...

وَمَآ أَسْـَٔلُكُمْ عَلَيْهِ مِنْ أَجْرٍ إِنْ أَجْرِىَ إِلَّا عَلَىٰ رَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ

Wa maa as'alukum 'alaihi min ajrin in ajriya illaa 'alaa Rabbil 'aalameen

And I do not ask you for it any payment. My payment is only from the Lord of the worlds.

اور میں اس کا تم سے کچھ بدلہ نہیں مانگتا۔ میرا بدلہ (خدائے) رب العالمین کے ذمے ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Nobility of a person depends on deeds and moral qualities and not on family or status قَالُوا أَنُؤْمِنُ لَكَ وَاتَّبَعَكَ الْأَرْ‌ذَلُونَ ﴿111﴾ قَالَ وَمَا عِلْمِي بِمَا كَانُوا يَعْمَلُونَ ﴿112﴾ They said, "Shall we believe in you while you are followed by the lowest people?" [ 111] He said, "I do...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: I do not ask of you any reward for this; for my reward lies only with the Lord of the Worlds.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Hud's preaching to His People `Ad Here Allah tells us about His servant and Messenger Hud, when he called his people `Ad. His people used to live in the Ahqaf, curved sand-hills near Hadramawt, on the borders of Yemen. They lived after the time of Nuh, as Allah says in Surat Al-A`raf: وَاذكُرُواْ إِ...

إِنِّىٓ أَخَافُ عَلَيْكُمْ عَذَابَ يَوْمٍ عَظِيمٍ

Innee akhaafu 'alaikum 'azaaba Yawmin 'azeem

Indeed, I fear for you the punishment of a terrible day."

مجھ کو تمہارے بارے میں بڑے (سخت) دن کے عذاب کا خوف ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary Explanation of some difficult words أَتَبْنُونَ بِكُلِّ رِ‌يعٍ آيَةً تَعْبَثُونَ ﴿128﴾ وَتَتَّخِذُونَ مَصَانِعَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَخْلُدُونَ ﴿129﴾ Do you erect on every height a sign having no sound purpose, [ 128] and take the objects of architecture as if you are going to live forever, (26:1...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Indeed I fear for you the chastisement of a tremendous day’ in this world and in the Hereafter should you disobey me.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Hud's preaching to His People `Ad Here Allah tells us about His servant and Messenger Hud, when he called his people `Ad. His people used to live in the Ahqaf, curved sand-hills near Hadramawt, on the borders of Yemen. They lived after the time of Nuh, as Allah says in Surat Al-A`raf: وَاذكُرُواْ إِ...

وَٱذْكُرْ أَخَا عَادٍ إِذْ أَنذَرَ قَوْمَهُۥ بِٱلْأَحْقَافِ وَقَدْ خَلَتِ ٱلنُّذُرُ مِنۢ بَيْنِ يَدَيْهِ وَمِنْ خَلْفِهِۦٓ أَلَّا تَعْبُدُوٓا۟ إِلَّا ٱللَّهَ إِنِّىٓ أَخَافُ عَلَيْكُمْ عَذَابَ يَوْمٍ عَظِيمٍ

Wazkur akhaa 'Aad, iz anzara qawmahoo bil Ahqaafi wa qad khalatin nuzuru mim baini yadaihi wa min khalfiheee allaa ta'budooo illal laaha inneee akhaafu 'alaikum 'azaaba Yawmin 'azeem

And mention, [O Muhammad], the brother of 'Aad, when he warned his people in the [region of] al-Ahqaf - and warners had already passed on before him and after him - [saying], "Do not worship except Allah. Indeed, I fear for you the punishment of a terrible day."

اور (قوم) عاد کے بھائی (ہود) کو یاد کرو کہ جب انہوں نے اپنی قوم کو سرزمین احقاف میں ہدایت کی اور ان سے پہلے اور پیچھے بھی ہدایت کرنے والے گزرچکے تھے کہ خدا کے سوا کسی کی عبادت نہ کرو۔ مجھے تمہارے بارے میں بڑے دن کے عذاب کا ڈر لگتا ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: { 1} The reference here is to the towns of Thamud and the people of Sayyidna Lut (علیہ السلام) that were in the way of the people of Arabia while they travelled to Syria. The people of ` Ad were in Yemen, towards South from Makkah, while the towns of Thamud and those of Sayyidna Lut (علیہ السلام) we...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And mention the brother of ‘Ād namely Hūd peace be upon him when idh … from here to the end of the verse constitutes an inclusive substitution he warned his people he threatened them at Ahqāf ‘the Sand dunes’ is the name of a valley in Yemen where their dwellings were located — and already warners m...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of `Ad Allah says, consoling His Prophet in regard to the rejection of those who opposed him among his people, وَاذْكُرْ أَخَا عَادٍ (And remember the brother of `Ad,) This refers to Hud, peace be upon in him. Allah sent him to the first people of `Ad who inhabited Al-Ahqaf. Ahqaf is plura...

قَالَ إِنَّمَا ٱلْعِلْمُ عِندَ ٱللَّهِ وَأُبَلِّغُكُم مَّآ أُرْسِلْتُ بِهِۦ وَلَٰكِنِّىٓ أَرَىٰكُمْ قَوْمًا تَجْهَلُونَ

Qaala innamal 'ilmu indal laahi wa uballighukum maaa uriltu bihee wa laakinneee araakum qawman tajhaloon

He said, "Knowledge [of its time] is only with Allah, and I convey to you that with which I was sent; but I see you [to be] a people behaving ignorantly."

(انہوں نے) کہا کہ (اس کا) علم تو خدا ہی کو ہے۔ اور میں تو جو (احکام) دے کر بھیجا گیا ہوں وہ تمہیں پہنچا رہا ہوں لیکن میں دیکھتا ہوں کہ تم لوگ نادانی میں پھنس رہے ہو

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: { 1} The reference here is to the towns of Thamud and the people of Sayyidna Lut (علیہ السلام) that were in the way of the people of Arabia while they travelled to Syria. The people of ` Ad were in Yemen, towards South from Makkah, while the towns of Thamud and those of Sayyidna Lut (علیہ السلام) we...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: He Hūd said ‘The knowledge is with God only He is the One Who knows when chastisement will befall you and I am merely conveying to you what I have been sent with to you. But I see that you are an ignorant lot’ given your hastening on of the chastisement.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of `Ad Allah says, consoling His Prophet in regard to the rejection of those who opposed him among his people, وَاذْكُرْ أَخَا عَادٍ (And remember the brother of `Ad,) This refers to Hud, peace be upon in him. Allah sent him to the first people of `Ad who inhabited Al-Ahqaf. Ahqaf is plura...
Hadith — 1 tradition
Sahih al-Bukhari 79:52sahih

حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ مُغِيرَةَ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ عَلْقَمَةَ، أَنَّهُ قَدِمَ الشَّأْمَ‏.‏ وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْوَلِيدِ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ مُغِيرَةَ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ ذَهَبَ عَلْقَمَةُ إِلَى الشَّأْمِ، فَأَتَى الْمَسْجِدَ فَصَلَّى رَكْعَتَيْنِ فَقَالَ اللَّهُمَّ ارْزُقْنِي جَلِيسًا‏.‏ فَقَعَدَ إِلَى أَبِي الدَّرْدَاءِ فَقَالَ مِمَّنْ أَنْتَ قَالَ مِنْ أَهْلِ الْكُوفَةِ‏.‏ قَالَ أَلَيْسَ فِيكُمْ صَاحِبُ السِّرِّ الَّذِي كَانَ لاَ يَعْلَمُهُ غَيْرُهُ ـ يَعْنِي حُذَيْفَةَ ـ أَلَيْسَ فِيكُمْ ـ أَوْ كَانَ فِيكُمُ ـ الَّذِي أَجَارَهُ اللَّهُ عَلَى لِسَانِ رَسُولِهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ ـ يَعْنِي عَمَّارًا ـ أَوَلَيْسَ فِيكُمْ صَاحِبُ السِّوَاكِ وَالْوِسَادِ ـ يَعْنِي ابْنَ مَسْعُودٍ ـ كَيْفَ كَانَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ يَقْرَأُ ‏{‏وَاللَّيْلِ إِذَا يَغْشَى‏}‏‏.‏ قَالَ ‏{‏وَالذَّكَرِ وَالأُنْثَى‏}‏‏.‏ فَقَالَ مَا زَالَ هَؤُلاَءِ حَتَّى كَادُوا يُشَكِّكُونِي، وَقَدْ سَمِعْتُهَا مِنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم‏.‏

Narrated Ibrahim:'Alaqama went to Sham and came to the mosque and offered a two-rak`at prayer, and invoked Allah: "O Allah! Bless me with a (pious) good companion." So he sat beside Abu Ad-Darda' who asked, "From where are you?" He said, "From the people of Kufa." Abu Darda' said, "Wasn't there among you the person who keeps the secrets (of the Prophet (ﷺ) ) which nobody knew except him (i.e., Hudhaifa (bin Al-Yaman)). And isn't there among you the person whom Allah gave refuge from Satan through the request (tongue) of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)? (i.e., `Ammar). Isn't there among you the one who used to carry the Siwak and the cushion (or pillows (of the Prophets)? (i.e., Ibn Mas`ud). How did Ibn Mas`ud use to recite 'By the night as it conceals (the light)?" (Sura 92). 'Alqama said, "Wadhdhakari Wal Untha' (And by male and female.") Abu Ad-Darda added. 'These people continued to argue with me regarding it till they were about to cause me to have doubts although I heard it from Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)

مجھ سے یحییٰ بن جعفر نے بیان کیا، کہا ہم سے یزید بن ہارون نے بیان کیا، ان سے شعبہ نے، ان سے مغیرہ بن مقسم نے، ان سے ابراہیم نخعی نے اور ان سے علقمہ بن قیس نے کہ آپ ملک شام میں پہنچے ( دوسری سند ) امام بخاری رحمہ اللہ نے کہا کہ اور مجھ سے ابوالولید نے بیان کیا، کہا ہم سے شعبہ نے بیان کیا، ان سے مغیرہ نے اور ان سے ابراہیم نے بیان کیا کہ علقمہ ملک شام گئے اور مسجد میں جا کر دو رکعت نماز پڑھی پھر یہ دعا کی اے اللہ! مجھے ایک ہم نشین عطا فرما۔ چنانچہ وہ ابودرداء رضی اللہ عنہ کی مجلس میں جا بیٹھے۔ ابودرداء رضی اللہ عنہ نے دریافت کیا۔ تمہارا تعلق کہاں سے ہے؟ کہا کہ اہل کوفہ سے، پوچھا کیا تمہارے یہاں ( نفاق اور منافقین کے ) بھیدوں کے جاننے والے وہ صحابی نہیں ہیں جن کے سوا کوئی اور ان سے واقف نہیں ہے؟ ان کا اشارہ حذیفہ رضی اللہ عنہ کی طرف تھا۔ کیا تمہارے یہاں وہ نہیں ہیں ( یا یوں کہا کہ ) تمہارے وہ جنہیں اللہ تعالیٰ نے اپنے رسول صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کی زبانی شیطان سے پناہ دی تھی؟ اشارہ عمار رضی اللہ عنہ کی طرف تھا۔ کیا تمہارے یہاں مسواک اور گدے والے نہیں ہیں؟ ان کا اشارہ ابن مسعود رضی اللہ عنہ کی طرف تھا۔ عبداللہ بن مسعود رضی اللہ عنہ سورۃ «والليل إذا يغشى‏» کس طرح پڑھتے تھے۔ علقمہ رضی اللہ عنہ نے کہا کہ وہ «والذكر والأنثى‏» پڑھتے تھے۔ ابودرداء رضی اللہ عنہ نے اس پر کہا کہ یہ لوگ کوفہ والے اپنے مسلسل عمل سے قریب تھا کہ مجھے شبہ میں ڈال دیتے حالانکہ میں نے نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم سے خود اسے سنا تھا۔

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