Revealed during the incredibly difficult late Makkan period, a time of profound grief and isolation for the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), Surah Hud is an immensely heavy and awe-inspiring chapter that the Prophet himself stated caused his hair to turn gray. It serves as a stark historical warning to the defiant leadership of Makkah by extensively chronicling the terrifying divine retribution that completely obliterated past civilizations—such as the nations of Noah, Hud, Salih, Lot, and Shu'ayb—when they arrogantly rejected their messengers. The Surah vividly captures deeply emotional moments, particularly Prophet Noah's agonizing helplessness as he watched his own disbelieving son drown in the Great Flood, establishing the absolute rule that faith, not bloodlines, dictates ultimate salvation. Beyond these catastrophic historical accounts, the chapter is a profound mandate for unwavering steadfastness and sincere repentance, explicitly commanding the Prophet and his followers to "remain on a right course as you have been commanded" without compromising or altering the truth to appease their enemies. Ultimately, it offers deep psychological reassurance to the oppressed believers, reminding them that while tyrants may enjoy temporary worldly dominance, absolute justice is inescapable, and God always fulfills His promise to rescue and elevate the righteous.
Transliteration
Aliflamra kitabun ohkimat ayatuhu thumma fussilat min ladun hakeemin khabeerin
Translation
Alif, Lam, Ra. A Scripture whose Verses were perfected, then elaborated, from One who is Wise and Informed
These opening letters ('Alif-Lam-Ra') are disjointed letters (Huruf Muqatta'at) known only to Allah in their fullest reality. They highlight the divine origin of the Quran and present a literary challenge to humanity. Surah Hud was revealed during the difficult 'Year of Sorrow' in Mecca, and the Prophet ﷺ noted that this chapter turned his hair gray due to its stern demands for steadfast righteousness.
Transliteration
Alla taAAbudoo illa Allaha innanee lakum minhu natheerun wabasheerun
Translation
That you shall worship none but God. “I am a warner to you from Him, and a bearer of good news.”
Transliteration
Waani istaghfiroo rabbakum thumma tooboo ilayhi yumattiAAkum mataAAan hasanan ila ajalin musamman wayuti kulla thee fadlin fadlahu wain tawallaw fainee akhafu AAalaykum AAathaba yawmin kabeerin
Translation
“And ask your Lord for forgiveness, and repent to Him. He will provide you with good sustenance until a stated term, and will bestow His grace on every possessor of virtue. But if you turn away, then I fear for you the punishment of a grievous Day.”
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Ila Allahi marjiAAukum wahuwa AAala kulli shayin qadeerun
Translation
“To God is your return, and He is Capable of all things.”
Transliteration
Ala innahum yathnoona sudoorahum liyastakhfoo minhu ala heena yastaghshoona thiyabahum yaAAlamu ma yusirroona wama yuAAlinoona innahu AAaleemun bithati alssudoori
Translation
They wrap their chests to hide from Him. But even as they cover themselves with their clothes, He knows what they conceal and what they reveal. He knows what lies within the hearts
Describes Meccan disbelievers who would bend forward and fold their cloaks tightly over their chests, mistakenly believing they could physically hide their inner malice and conspiratorial thoughts from God.
Transliteration
Wama min dabbatin fee alardi illa AAala Allahi rizquha wayaAAlamu mustaqarraha wamustawdaAAaha kullun fee kitabin mubeenin
Translation
There is no moving creature on earth but its sustenance depends on God. And He knows where it lives and where it rests. Everything is in a Clear Book
Transliteration
Wahuwa allathee khalaqa alssamawati waalarda fee sittati ayyamin wakana AAarshuhu AAala almai liyabluwakum ayyukum ahsanu AAamalan walain qulta innakum mabAAoothoona min baAAdi almawti layaqoolanna allatheena kafaroo in hatha illa sihrun mubeenun
Translation
It is He who created the heavens and the earth in six days—and His Throne was upon the waters—in order to test you—which of you is best in conduct. And if you were to say, “You will be resurrected after death,” those who disbelieve would say, “This is nothing but plain witchcraft.”
Transliteration
Walain akhkharna AAanhumu alAAathaba ila ommatin maAAdoodatin layaqoolunna ma yahbisuhu ala yawma yateehim laysa masroofan AAanhum wahaqa bihim ma kanoo bihi yastahzioona
Translation
And if We postponed their punishment until a stated time, they would say, “What holds it back?” On the Day when it reaches them, it will not be averted from them, and what they used to ridicule will besiege them
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Walain athaqna alinsana minna rahmatan thumma nazaAAnaha minhu innahu layaoosun kafoorun
Translation
If We give the human being a taste of mercy from Us, and then withdraw it from him, he becomes despairing and ungrateful
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Walain athaqnahu naAAmaa baAAda darraa massathu layaqoolanna thahaba alssayyiatu AAannee innahu lafarihun fakhoorun
Translation
And if We give him a taste of prosperity, after some adversity has afflicted him, he will say, “Troubles have gone away from me.” He becomes excited and proud
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Illa allatheena sabaroo waAAamiloo alssalihati olaika lahum maghfiratun waajrun kabeerun
Translation
Except those who are patient and do good deeds—these will have forgiveness and a great reward
Transliteration
FalaAAallaka tarikun baAAda ma yooha ilayka wadaiqun bihi sadruka an yaqooloo lawla onzila AAalayhi kanzun aw jaa maAAahu malakun innama anta natheerun waAllahu AAala kulli shayin wakeelun
Translation
Perhaps you wish to disregard some of what is revealed to you, and you may be stressed because of it, since they say, “If only a treasure was sent down to him, or an angel came with him.” You are only a warner, and God is Responsible for all things
Comforts the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ during periods of intense rejection, when Meccan leaders cynically mocked him by demanding that angelic guards accompany him or that literal chests of gold descend from the sky.
Transliteration
Am yaqooloona iftarahu qul fatoo biAAashri suwarin mithlihi muftarayatin waodAAoo mani istataAAtum min dooni Allahi in kuntum sadiqeena
Translation
Or do they say, “He invented it?” Say, “Then produce ten chapters like it, invented, and call upon whomever you can, besides God, if you are truthful.”
A stage in the Quran's literary challenge: challenging skeptics who alleged the Quran was forged to produce just ten fabricated chapters of equal eloquence and wisdom.
Transliteration
Fai llam yastajeeboo lakum faiAAlamoo annama onzila biAAilmi Allahi waan la ilaha illa huwa fahal antum muslimoona
Translation
But if they fail to answer you, know that it was revealed with God’s knowledge, and that there is no god but He. Will you then submit
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Man kana yureedu alhayata alddunya wazeenataha nuwaffi ilayhim aAAmalahum feeha wahum feeha la yubkhasoona
Translation
Whoever desires the worldly life and its glitter—We will fully recompense them for their deeds therein, and therein they will not be defrauded
Transliteration
Olaika allatheena laysa lahum fee alakhirati illa alnnaru wahabita ma sanaAAoo feeha wabatilun ma kanoo yaAAmaloona
Translation
These—they will have nothing but the Fire in the Hereafter. Their deeds are in vain therein, and their works are null
Transliteration
Afaman kana AAala bayyinatin min rabbihi wayatloohu shahidun minhu wamin qablihi kitabu moosa imaman warahmatan olaika yuminoona bihi waman yakfur bihi mina alahzabi faalnnaru mawAAiduhu fala taku fee miryatin minhu innahu alhaqqu min rabbika walakinna akthara alnnasi la yuminoona
Translation
Is he who possesses a clear proof from his Lord, recited by a witness from Him, and before it the Book of Moses, a guide and a mercy? These believe in it. But whoever defies it from among the various factions, the Fire is his promise. So have no doubt about it. It is the truth from your Lord, but most people do not believe
Transliteration
Waman athlamu mimmani iftara AAala Allahi kathiban olaika yuAAradoona AAala rabbihim wayaqoolu alashhadu haolai allatheena kathaboo AAala rabbihim ala laAAnatu Allahi AAala alththalimeena
Translation
Who does greater wrong than he who fabricates lies about God? These will be presented before their Lord, and the witnesses will say, “These are they who lied about their Lord.” Indeed, the curse of God is upon the wrongdoers
Transliteration
Allatheena yasuddoona AAan sabeeli Allahi wayabghoonaha AAiwajan wahum bialakhirati hum kafiroona
Translation
Those who hinder others from the path of God, and seek to make it crooked; and regarding the Hereafter, they are in denial
Transliteration
Olaika lam yakoonoo muAAjizeena fee alardi wama kana lahum min dooni Allahi min awliyaa yudaAAafu lahumu alAAathabu ma kanoo yastateeAAoona alssamAAa wama kanoo yubsiroona
Translation
These will not escape on earth, and they have no protectors besides God. The punishment will be doubled for them. They have failed to hear, and they have failed to see
Transliteration
Olaika allatheena khasiroo anfusahum wadalla AAanhum ma kanoo yaftaroona
Translation
Those are the ones who lost their souls, and what they had invented has strayed away from them
Transliteration
La jarama annahum fee alakhirati humu alakhsaroona
Translation
Without a doubt, in the Hereafter, they will be the biggest losers
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Inna allatheena amanoo waAAamiloo alsalihati waakhbatoo ila rabbihim olaika ashabu aljannati hum feeha khalidoona
Translation
As for those who believe and do good deeds, and humble themselves before their Lord—these are the inhabitants of Paradise, where they will abide forever
Transliteration
Mathalu alfareeqayni kaalaAAma waalasammi waalbaseeri waalssameeAAi hal yastawiyani mathalan afala tathakkaroona
Translation
The parable of the two groups is that of the blind and the deaf, and the seeing and the hearing. Are they equal in comparison? Will you not reflect
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Walaqad arsalna noohan ila qawmihi innee lakum natheerun mubeenun
Translation
We sent Noah to his people, “I am to you a clear warner.”
Transliteration
An la taAAbudoo illa Allaha innee akhafu AAalaykum AAathaba yawmin aleemin
Translation
“That you shall worship none but God. I fear for you the agony of a painful Day.”
Transliteration
Faqala almalao allatheena kafaroo min qawmihi ma naraka illa basharan mithlana wama naraka ittabaAAaka illa allatheena hum arathiluna badiya alrrayi wama nara lakum AAalayna min fadlin bal nathunnukum kathibeena
Translation
The notables who disbelieved among his people said, “We see in you nothing but a man like us, and we see that only the worst among us have followed you, those of immature judgment. And we see that you have no advantage over us. In fact, we think you are liars.”
The arrogant chieftains of Noah's (Nuh) people ridiculed his early followers, pointing out that only the impoverished, humble, and socially marginalized members of their society believed in him.
Transliteration
Qala ya qawmi araaytum in kuntu AAala bayyinatin min rabbee waatanee rahmatan min AAindihi faAAummiyat AAalaykum anulzimukumooha waantum laha karihoona
Translation
He said, “O my people, Have you considered? If I stand on clear evidence from my Lord, and He has given me a mercy from Himself, but you were blind to it, can we compel you to accept it, even though you dislike it?”
Transliteration
Waya qawmi la asalukum AAalayhi malan in ajriya illa AAala Allahi wama ana bitaridi allatheena amanoo innahum mulaqoo rabbihim walakinnee arakum qawman tajhaloona
Translation
“O my people! I ask of you no money for it. My reward lies only with God. And I am not about to dismiss those who believed; they will surely meet their Lord. And I see that you are ignorant people.”
Transliteration
Waya qawmi man yansurunee mina Allahi in taradtuhum afala tathakkaroona
Translation
“O my people! Who will support me against God, if I dismiss them? Will you not give a thought?”
Transliteration
Wala aqoolu lakum AAindee khazainu Allahi wala aAAlamu alghayba wala aqoolu innee malakun wala aqoolu lillatheena tazdaree aAAyunukum lan yutiyahumu Allahu khayran Allahu aAAlamu bima fee anfusihim innee ithan lamina alththalimeena
Translation
“I do not say to you that I possess the treasures of God, nor do I know the future, nor do I say that I am an angel. Nor do I say of those who are despicable in your eyes that God will never give them any good. God is Aware of what lies in their souls. If I did, I would be one of the wrongdoers.”
Transliteration
Qaloo ya noohu qad jadaltana faaktharta jidalana fatina bima taAAiduna in kunta mina alssadiqeena
Translation
They said, “O Noah, you have argued with us, and argued a great deal. Now bring upon us what you threaten us with, if you are truthful.”
Transliteration
Qala innama yateekum bihi Allahu in shaa wama antum bimuAAjizeena
Translation
He said, “It is God who will bring it upon you, if He wills, and you will not be able to escape.”
Transliteration
Wala yanfaAAukum nushee in aradtu an ansaha lakum in kana Allahu yureedu an yughwiyakum huwa rabbukum wailayhi turjaAAoona
Translation
“My advice will not benefit you, much as I may want to advise you, if God desires to confound you. He is your Lord, and to Him you will be returned.”
Transliteration
Am yaqooloona iftarahu qul ini iftaraytuhu faAAalayya ijramee waana bareeon mimma tujrimoona
Translation
Or do they say, “He made it up?” Say, “If I made it up, upon me falls my crime, and I am innocent of the crimes you commit.”
Transliteration
Waoohiya ila noohin annahu lan yumina min qawmika illa man qad amana fala tabtais bima kanoo yafAAaloona
Translation
And it was revealed to Noah: “None of your people will believe, except those who have already believed, so do not grieve over what they do.”
Transliteration
WaisnaAAi alfulka biaAAyunina wawahyina wala tukhatibnee fee allatheena thalamoo innahum mughraqoona
Translation
“And build the Ark, under Our eyes, and with Our inspiration, and do not address Me regarding those who did wrong; they are to be drowned.”
Transliteration
WayasnaAAu alfulka wakullama marra AAalayhi malaon min qawmihi sakhiroo minhu qala in taskharoo minna fainna naskharu minkum kama taskharoona
Translation
As he was building the ark, whenever some of his people passed by him, they ridiculed him. He said, “If you ridicule us, we will ridicule you, just as you ridicule.”
Transliteration
Fasawfa taAAlamoona man yateehi AAathabun yukhzeehi wayahillu AAalayhi AAathabun muqeemun
Translation
“You will surely know upon whom will come a torment that will abase him, and upon whom will fall a lasting torment.”
Transliteration
Hatta itha jaa amruna wafara alttannooru qulna ihmil feeha min kullin zawjayni ithnayni waahlaka illa man sabaqa AAalayhi alqawlu waman amana wama amana maAAahu illa qaleelun
Translation
Until, when Our command came, and the volcano erupted, We said, “Board into it a pair of every kind, and your family—except those against whom the sentence has already been passed—and those who have believed.” But those who believed with him were only a few
Describes the start of the Great Flood: water miraculously surged from the 'Tannur' (a household clay bread-baking oven), which served as the divine sign for Noah to embark onto the Ark with believers and pairs of every creature.
Transliteration
Waqala irkaboo feeha bismi Allahi majraha wamursaha inna rabbee laghafoorun raheemun
Translation
He said, “Embark in it. In the name of God shall be its sailing and its anchorage. My Lord is indeed Forgiving and Merciful.”
Transliteration
Wahiya tajree bihim fee mawjin kaaljibali wanada noohunu ibnahu wakana fee maAAzilin ya bunayya irkab maAAana wala takun maAAa alkafireena
Translation
And so it sailed with them amidst waves like hills. And Noah called to his son, who had kept away, “On my son! Embark with us, and do not be with the disbelievers.”
As the floodwaters rise, Noah pleads with his rebellious son to leave the disbelievers and board the Ark of safety.
Transliteration
Qala saawee ila jabalin yaAAsimunee mina almai qala la AAasima alyawma min amri Allahi illa man rahima wahala baynahuma almawju fakana mina almughraqeena
Translation
He said, “I will take refuge on a mountain—it will protect me from the water.” He said, “There is no protection from God’s decree today, except for him on whom He has mercy.” And the waves surged between them, and he was among the drowned
Noah's son arrogantly refuses, claiming a high mountain will save him from the water. Noah warns that nothing can save from God's decree today, as a massive wave separates them and drowns him.
Transliteration
Waqeela ya ardu iblaAAee maaki waya samao aqliAAee wagheeda almao waqudiya alamru waistawat AAala aljoodiyyi waqeela buAAdan lilqawmi alththalimeena
Translation
And it was said, “O earth, swallow your waters,” and “O heaven, clear up.” And the waters receded, and the event was concluded, and it settled on Judi, and it was proclaimed: “Away with the wicked people.”
The Ark safely came to rest upon Mount Judi, located in the mountain range of modern southeastern Turkey near the borders of Syria and Iraq.
Transliteration
Wanada noohun rabbahu faqala rabbi inna ibnee min ahlee wainna waAAdaka alhaqqu waanta ahkamu alhakimeena
Translation
And Noah called to his Lord. He said, “O My Lord, my son is of my family, and Your promise is true, and You are the Wisest of the wise.”
In deep grief, Noah asks God about His promise to save his family, reminding him of God's perfect justice.
Transliteration
Qala ya noohu innahu laysa min ahlika innahu AAamalun ghayru salihin fala tasalni ma laysa laka bihi AAilmun innee aAAithuka an takoona mina aljahileena
Translation
He said, “O Noah, he is not of your family. It is an unrighteous deed. So do not ask Me about something you know nothing about. I admonish you, lest you be one of the ignorant.”
Noah pleaded for his drowning son because of their blood bond, but God clarified that true spiritual kinship is defined by faith and righteous conduct, not mere biological family ties.
Transliteration
Qala rabbi innee aAAoothu bika an asalaka ma laysa lee bihi AAilmun wailla taghfir lee watarhamnee akun mina alkhasireena
Translation
He said, “O My Lord, I seek refuge with You, from asking You about what I have no knowledge of. Unless You forgive me, and have mercy on me, I will be one of the losers.”
Transliteration
Qeela ya noohu ihbit bisalamin minna wabarakatin AAalayka waAAala omamin mimman maAAaka waomamun sanumattiAAuhum thumma yamassuhum minna AAathabun aleemun
Translation
It was said, “O Noah, disembark with peace from Us; and with blessings upon you, and upon communities from those with you. And other communities We will grant prosperity, and then a painful torment from Us will befall them.”
Transliteration
Tilka min anbai alghaybi nooheeha ilayka ma kunta taAAlamuha anta wala qawmuka min qabli hatha faisbir inna alAAaqibata lilmuttaqeena
Translation
These are some stories from the past that we reveal to you. Neither you, nor your people knew them before this. So be patient. The future belongs to the pious
Transliteration
Waila AAadin akhahum hoodan qala ya qawmi oAAbudoo Allaha ma lakum min ilahin ghayruhu in antum illa muftaroona
Translation
And to Aad, their brother Hud. He said, “O my people, worship God, you have no other god besides Him. You do nothing but invent lies.”
Transliteration
Ya qawmi la asalukum AAalayhi ajran in ajriya illa AAala allathee fataranee afala taAAqiloona
Translation
“O my people, I ask you no wage for it; my wage lies with Him who originated me. Do you not understand?”
Transliteration
Waya qawmi istaghfiroo rabbakum thumma tooboo ilayhi yursili alssamaa AAalaykum midraran wayazidkum quwwatan ila quwwatikum wala tatawallaw mujrimeena
Translation
“O my people, ask forgiveness from your Lord, and repent to Him. He will release the sky pouring down upon you, and will add strength to your strength. And do not turn away and be wicked.”
Transliteration
Qaloo ya hoodu ma jitana bibayyinatin wama nahnu bitarikee alihatina AAan qawlika wama nahnu laka bimumineena
Translation
They said, “O Hud, you did not bring us any evidence, and we are not about to abandon our gods at your word, and we are not believers in you.”
Transliteration
In naqoolu illa iAAtaraka baAAdu alihatina bisooin qala innee oshhidu Allaha waishhadoo annee bareeon mimma tushrikoona
Translation
“We only say that some of our gods have possessed you with evil.” He said, “I call God to witness, and you to witness, that I am innocent of what you associate
Transliteration
Min doonihi fakeedoonee jameeAAan thumma la tunthirooni
Translation
Besides Him. So scheme against me, all of you, and do not hesitate
Transliteration
Innee tawakkaltu AAala Allahi rabbee warabbikum ma min dabbatin illa huwa akhithun binasiyatiha inna rabbee AAala siratin mustaqeemin
Translation
I have placed my trust in God, my Lord and your Lord. There is not a creature but He holds it by the forelock. My Lord is on a straight path
Transliteration
Fain tawallaw faqad ablaghtukum ma orsiltu bihi ilaykum wayastakhlifu rabbee qawman ghayrakum wala tadurroonahu shayan inna rabbee AAala kulli shayin hafeethun
Translation
If you turn away, I have conveyed to you what I was sent to you with; and my Lord will replace you with another people, and you will not cause Him any harm. My Lord is Guardian over all things.”
Transliteration
Walamma jaa amruna najjayna hoodan waallatheena amanoo maAAahu birahmatin minna wanajjaynahum min AAathabin ghaleethin
Translation
And when Our decree came, We saved Hud and those who believed with him, by a mercy from Us, and We delivered them from a harsh punishment
Transliteration
Watilka AAadun jahadoo biayati rabbihim waAAasaw rusulahu waittabaAAoo amra kulli jabbarin AAaneedin
Translation
That was Aad; they denied the signs of their Lord, and defied His messengers, and followed the lead of every stubborn tyrant
Transliteration
WaotbiAAoo fee hathihi alddunya laAAnatan wayawma alqiyamati ala inna AAadan kafaroo rabbahum ala buAAdan liAAadin qawmi hoodin
Translation
And they were pursued by a curse in this world, and on the Day of Resurrection. Indeed, Aad blasphemed against their Lord—so away with Aad, the people of Hud
Transliteration
Waila thamooda akhahum salihan qala ya qawmi oAAbudoo Allaha ma lakum min ilahin ghayruhu huwa anshaakum mina alardi waistaAAmarakum feeha faistaghfiroohu thumma tooboo ilayhi inna rabbee qareebun mujeebun
Translation
And to Thamood, their brother Saleh. He said, “O my people, worship God, you have no god other than Him. He initiated you from the earth, and settled you in it. So seek His forgiveness, and repent to Him. My Lord is Near and Responsive.”
Transliteration
Qaloo ya salihu qad kunta feena marjuwwan qabla hatha atanhana an naAAbuda ma yaAAbudu abaona wainnana lafee shakkin mimma tadAAoona ilayhi mureebun
Translation
They said, “O Saleh, we had hopes in you before this. Are you trying to prevent us from worshiping what our parents worship? We are in serious doubt regarding what you are calling us to.”
Transliteration
Qala ya qawmi araaytum in kuntu AAala bayyinatin min rabbee waatanee minhu rahmatan faman yansurunee mina Allahi in AAasaytuhu fama tazeedoonanee ghayra takhseerin
Translation
He said, “O my people, have you considered? If I stand upon clear evidence from my Lord, and He has given me mercy from Him, who would protect me from God, if I disobeyed Him? You add nothing for me except loss.”
Transliteration
Waya qawmi hathihi naqatu Allahi lakum ayatan fatharooha takul fee ardi Allahi wala tamassooha bisooin fayakhuthakum AAathabun qareebun
Translation
“O my people, this is the she-camel of God, a sign for you. Let her graze on God’s land, and do not harm her, lest an imminent punishment overtakes you.”
Transliteration
FaAAaqarooha faqala tamattaAAoo fee darikum thalathata ayyamin thalika waAAdun ghayru makthoobin
Translation
But they hamstrung her, and so He said, “Enjoy yourselves in your homes for three days. This is a prophecy that is infallible.”
After the stubborn people of Thamud defiantly slaughtered the miraculous She-Camel, Prophet Salih warned them that they had only three days left to live before divine retribution arrived.
Transliteration
Falamma jaa amruna najjayna salihan waallatheena amanoo maAAahu birahmatin minna wamin khizyi yawmiithin inna rabbaka huwa alqawiyyu alAAazeezu
Translation
Then, when Our command came, We saved Saleh and those who believed with him, by a mercy from Us, from the disgrace of that day. Your Lord is the Strong, the Mighty
Transliteration
Waakhatha allatheena thalamoo alssayhatu faasbahoo fee diyarihim jathimeena
Translation
And the Scream struck those who transgressed, and they became motionless bodies in their homes
Transliteration
Kaan lam yaghnaw feeha ala inna thamooda kafaroo rabbahum ala buAAdan lithamooda
Translation
As if they had never prospered therein. Indeed, Thamood rejected their Lord, so away with Thamood
Transliteration
Walaqad jaat rusuluna ibraheema bialbushra qaloo salaman qala salamun fama labitha an jaa biAAijlin haneethin
Translation
Our messengers came to Abraham with good news. They said, “Peace.” He said, “Peace.” Soon after, he came with a roasted calf
Transliteration
Falamma raa aydiyahum la tasilu ilayhi nakirahum waawjasa minhum kheefatan qaloo la takhaf inna orsilna ila qawmi lootin
Translation
But when he saw their hands not reaching towards it, he became suspicious of them, and conceived a fear of them. They said, “Do not fear, we were sent to the people of Lot.”
Transliteration
Waimraatuhu qaimatun fadahikat fabashsharnaha biishaqa wamin warai ishaqa yaAAqooba
Translation
His wife was standing by, so she laughed. And We gave her good news of Isaac; and after Isaac, Jacob
Sarah, the elderly wife of Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim), laughed in astonished joy when angels visiting in human form gave her the glad tidings of giving birth to Isaac (Ishaq), and after him, Jacob (Ya'qub).
Transliteration
Qalat ya waylata aalidu waana AAajoozun wahatha baAAlee shaykhan inna hatha lashayon AAajeebun
Translation
She said, “Alas for me. Shall I give birth, when I am an old woman, and this, my husband, is an old man? This is truly a strange thing.”
Transliteration
Qaloo ataAAjabeena min amri Allahi rahmatu Allahi wabarakatuhu AAalaykum ahla albayti innahu hameedun majeedun
Translation
They said, “Do you marvel at the decree of God? The mercy and blessings of God are upon you, O people of the house. He is Praiseworthy and Glorious.”
Transliteration
Falamma thahaba AAan ibraheema alrrawAAu wajaathu albushra yujadiluna fee qawmi lootin
Translation
When Abraham's fear subsided, and the good news had reached him, he started pleading with Us concerning the people of Lot
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Inna ibraheema lahaleemun awwahun muneebun
Translation
Abraham was gentle, kind, penitent
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Ya ibraheemu aAArid AAan hatha innahu qad jaa amru rabbika wainnahum ateehim AAathabun ghayru mardoodin
Translation
“O Abraham, refrain from this. The command of your Lord has come; they have incurred an irreversible punishment.”
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Walamma jaat rusuluna lootan seea bihim wadaqa bihim tharAAan waqala hatha yawmun AAaseebun
Translation
And when Our envoys came to Lot, he was anxious for them, and concerned for them. He said, “This is a dreadful day.”
Angels arrived in Sodom disguised as handsome youths. Prophet Lot (Lut) felt severe distress and helplessness, anticipating that his city's depraved mob would attempt to assault and violate his guests.
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Wajaahu qawmuhu yuhraAAoona ilayhi wamin qablu kanoo yaAAmaloona alssayyiati qala ya qawmi haolai banatee hunna atharu lakum faittaqoo Allaha wala tukhzooni fee dayfee alaysa minkum rajulun rasheedun
Translation
And his people came rushing towards him—they were in the habit of committing sins. He said, “O my people, these are my daughters; they are purer for you. So fear God, and do not embarrass me before my guests. Is there not one reasonable man among you?”
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Qaloo laqad AAalimta ma lana fee banatika min haqqin wainnaka lataAAlamu ma nureedu
Translation
They said, “You know well that we have no right to your daughters, and you know well what we want.”
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Qala law anna lee bikum quwwatan aw awee ila ruknin shadeedin
Translation
He said, “If only I had the strength to stop you, or could rely on some strong support.”
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Qaloo ya lootu inna rusulu rabbika lan yasiloo ilayka faasri biahlika biqitAAin mina allayli wala yaltafit minkum ahadun illa imraataka innahu museebuha ma asabahum inna mawAAidahumu alssubhu alaysa alssubhu biqareebin
Translation
They said, “O Lot, we are the envoys of your Lord; they will not reach you. So set out with your family during the cover of the night, and let none of you look back, except for your wife. She will be struck by what will strike them. Their appointed time is the morning. Is not the morning near?”
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Falamma jaa amruna jaAAalna AAaliyaha safilaha waamtarna AAalayha hijaratan min sijjeelin mandoodin
Translation
And when Our command came about, We turned it upside down, and We rained down on it stones of baked clay
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Musawwamatan AAinda rabbika wama hiya mina alththalimeena bibaAAeedin
Translation
Marked from your Lord, and never far from the wrongdoers
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Waila madyana akhahum shuAAayban qala ya qawmi oAAbudoo Allaha ma lakum min ilahin ghayruhu wala tanqusoo almikyala waalmeezana innee arakum bikhayrin wainnee akhafu AAalaykum AAathaba yawmin muheetin
Translation
And to Median, their brother Shuaib. He said, “O my people, worship God; you have no god other than Him. And do not short measure or short weight. I see you in good circumstances, but I fear for you the agony of an encompassing Day.”
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Waya qawmi awfoo almikyala waalmeezana bialqisti wala tabkhasoo alnnasa ashyaahum wala taAAthaw fee alardi mufsideena
Translation
“O my people! Give full measure and full weight, in all fairness, and do not cheat the people out of their rights, and do not spread corruption in the land
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Baqiyyatu Allahi khayrun lakum in kuntum mumineena wama ana AAalaykum bihafeethin
Translation
What is left by God is best for you, if you are believers. And I am not a guardian over you.”
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Qaloo ya shuAAaybu asalatuka tamuruka an natruka ma yaAAbudu abaona aw an nafAAala fee amwalina ma nashao innaka laanta alhaleemu alrrasheedu
Translation
They said, “O Shuaib, does your prayer command you that we abandon what our ancestors worshiped, or doing with our wealth what we want? You are the one who is intelligent and wise.”
The corrupt merchants of Midian mocked Prophet Shu'ayb, questioning why religious faith should place moral limits on how they conducted business, cheated scales, and accumulated personal wealth.
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Qala ya qawmi araaytum in kuntu AAala bayyinatin min rabbee warazaqanee minhu rizqan hasanan wama oreedu an okhalifakum ila ma anhakum AAanhu in oreedu illa alislaha ma istataAAtu wama tawfeeqee illa biAllahi AAalayhi tawakkaltu wailayhi oneebu
Translation
He said, “O my people, have you considered? What if I have clear evidence from my Lord, and He has given me good livelihood from Himself? I have no desire to do what I forbid you from doing. I desire nothing but reform, as far as I can. My success lies only with God. In Him I trust, and to Him I turn.”
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Waya qawmi la yajrimannakum shiqaqee an yuseebakum mithlu ma asaba qawma noohin aw qawma hoodin aw qawma salihin wama qawmu lootin minkum bibaAAeedin
Translation
“O my people, let not your hostility towards me cause you to suffer what was suffered by the people of Noah, or the people of Hud, or the people of Saleh. The people of Lot are not far away from you.”
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Waistaghfiroo rabbakum thumma tooboo ilayhi inna rabbee raheemun wadoodun
Translation
“And ask your Lord for forgiveness, and repent to Him. My Lord is Merciful and Loving.”
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Qaloo ya shuAAaybu ma nafqahu katheeran mimma taqoolu wainna lanaraka feena daAAeefan walawla rahtuka larajamnaka wama anta AAalayna biAAazeezin
Translation
They said, “O Shuaib, we do not understand much of what you say, and we see that you are weak among us. Were it not for your tribe, we would have stoned you. You are of no value to us.”
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Qala ya qawmi arahtee aAAazzu AAalaykum mina Allahi waittakhathtumoohu waraakum thihriyyan inna rabbee bima taAAmaloona muheetun
Translation
He said, “O my people, is my tribe more important to you than God? And you have turned your backs on Him? My Lord comprehends everything you do.”
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Waya qawmi iAAmaloo AAala makanatikum innee AAamilun sawfa taAAlamoona man yateehi AAathabun yukhzeehi waman huwa kathibun wairtaqiboo inne maAAakum raqeebun
Translation
“O my people, do as you may, and so will I. You will know to whom will come a punishment that will shame him, and who is a liar. So look out; I am on the lookout with you.”
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Walamma jaa amruna najjayna shuAAayban waallatheena amanoo maAAahu birahmatin minna waakhathati allatheena thalamoo alssayhatu faasbahoo fee diyarihim jathimeena
Translation
And when Our command came, We saved Shuaib and those who believed with him, by mercy from Us, and the Blast struck the wrongdoers, and they became motionless bodies in their homes
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Kaan lam yaghnaw feeha ala buAAdan limadyana kama baAAidat thamoodu
Translation
As though they never flourished therein. Away with Median, as was done away with Thamood
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Walaqad arsalna moosa biayatina wasultanin mubeenin
Translation
And We sent Moses with Our signs and a clear mandate
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Ila firAAawna wamalaihi faittabaAAoo amra firAAawna wama amru firAAawna birasheedin
Translation
To Pharaoh and his nobles, but they followed the command of Pharaoh, and the command of Pharaoh was not wise
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Yaqdumu qawmahu yawma alqiyamati faawradahumu alnnara wabisa alwirdu almawroodu
Translation
He will precede his people on the Day of Resurrection, and will lead them into the Fire. Miserable is the place he placed them in
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WaotbiAAoo fee hathihi laAAnatan wayawma alqiyamati bisa alrrifdu almarfoodu
Translation
They were followed by a curse in this, and on the Day of Resurrection. Miserable is the path they followed
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Thalika min anbai alqura naqussuhu AAalayka minha qaimun wahaseedun
Translation
These are of the reports of the towns—We relate them to you. Some are still standing, and some have withered away
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Wama thalamnahum walakin thalamoo anfusahum fama aghnat AAanhum alihatuhumu allatee yadAAoona min dooni Allahi min shayin lamma jaa amru rabbika wama zadoohum ghayra tatbeebin
Translation
We did not wrong them, but they wronged themselves. Their gods, whom they invoked besides God, availed them nothing when the command of your Lord arrived. In fact, they added only to their ruin
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Wakathalika akhthu rabbika itha akhatha alqura wahiya thalimatun inna akhthahu aleemun shadeedun
Translation
Such is the grip of your Lord when He seizes the towns in the midst of their sins. His grip is most painful, most severe
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Inna fee thalika laayatan liman khafa AAathaba alakhirati thalika yawmun majmooAAun lahu alnnasu wathalika yawmun mashhoodun
Translation
In that is a sign for whoever fears the punishment of the Hereafter. That is a Day for which humanity will be gathered together—that is a Day to be witnessed
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Wama nuakhkhiruhu illa liajalin maAAdoodin
Translation
We only postpone it until a predetermined time
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Yawma yati la takallamu nafsun illa biithnihi faminhum shaqiyyun wasaAAeedin
Translation
On the Day when it arrives, no soul will speak without His permission. Some will be miserable, and some will be happy
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Faamma allatheena shaqoo fafee alnnari lahum feeha zafeerun washaheequn
Translation
As for those who are miserable, they will be in the Fire. They will have therein sighing and wailing
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Khalideena feeha ma damati alssamawatu waalardu illa ma shaa rabbuka inna rabbaka faAAAAalun lima yureedu
Translation
Remaining therein for as long as the heavens and the earth endure, except as your Lord wills. Your Lord is Doer of whatever He wills
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Waamma allatheena suAAidoo fafee aljannati khalideena feeha ma damati alssamawatu waalardu illa ma shaa rabbuka AAataan ghayra majthoothin
Translation
And as for those who are happy, they will be in Paradise, remaining therein for as long as the heavens and the earth endure, except as your Lord wills—a reward without end
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Fala taku fee miryatin mimma yaAAbudu haolai ma yaAAbudoona illa kama yaAAbudu abaohum min qablu wainna lamuwaffoohum naseebahum ghayra manqoosin
Translation
So be not in doubt regarding what these people worship. They worship only as their ancestors worshiped before. We will pay them their due in full, without any reduction
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Walaqad atayna moosa alkitaba faikhtulifa feehi walawla kalimatun sabaqat min rabbika laqudiya baynahum wainnahum lafee shakkin minhu mureebun
Translation
We gave Moses the Scripture, but it was disputed. Were it not for a prior word from your Lord, it would have been settled between them. They are in serious doubt concerning it
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Wainna kullan lamma layuwaffiyannahum rabbuka aAAmalahum innahu bima yaAAmaloona khabeerun
Translation
Your Lord will repay each one of them in full for their deeds. He is Aware of everything they do
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Faistaqim kama omirta waman taba maAAaka wala tatghaw innahu bima taAAmaloona baseerun
Translation
So be upright, as you are commanded, along with those who repented with you, and do not transgress. He is Seeing of everything you do
The pivotal verse of the Surah: 'So remain steadfast as you have been commanded.' The heavy spiritual burden of this command to maintain perfect consistency without compromise was cited by the Prophet ﷺ as turning his hair gray.
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Wala tarkanoo ila allatheena thalamoo fatamassakumu alnnaru wama lakum min dooni Allahi min awliyaa thumma la tunsaroona
Translation
And do not incline towards those who do wrong, or the Fire may touch you; and you will have no protectors besides God, and you will not be saved
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Waaqimi alssalata tarafayi alnnahari wazulafan mina allayli inna alhasanati yuthhibna alssayyiati thalika thikra lilththakireena
Translation
Perform the prayer at the borders of the day, and during the approaches of the night. The good deeds take away the bad deeds. This is a reminder for those who remember
Revealed when a remorseful companion confessed to committing a minor indiscretion with a woman in the marketplace. The Prophet ﷺ recited this verse to reassure him that sincere regular prayers and good deeds actively wash away minor mistakes.
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Waisbir fainna Allaha la yudeeAAu ajra almuhsineena
Translation
And be patient. God will not waste the reward of the virtuous
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Falawla kana mina alqurooni min qablikum oloo baqiyyatin yanhawna AAani alfasadi fee alardi illa qaleelan mimman anjayna minhum waittabaAAa allatheena thalamoo ma otrifoo feehi wakanoo mujrimeena
Translation
If only there were, among the generations before you, people with wisdom, who spoke against corruption on earth—except for the few whom We saved. But the wrongdoers pursued the luxuries they were indulged in, and thus became guilty
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Wama kana rabbuka liyuhlika alqura bithulmin waahluha muslihoona
Translation
Your Lord would never destroy the towns wrongfully, while their inhabitants are righteous
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Walaw shaa rabbuka lajaAAala alnnasa ommatan wahidatan wala yazaloona mukhtalifeena
Translation
Had your Lord willed, He could have made humanity one community, but they continue to differ
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Illa man rahima rabbuka walithalika khalaqahum watammat kalimatu rabbika laamlaanna jahannama mina aljinnati waalnnasi ajmaAAeena
Translation
Except those on whom your Lord has mercy—for that reason He created them. The Word of your Lord is final: “I will fill Hell with jinn and humans, altogether.”
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Wakullan naqussu AAalayka min anbai alrrusuli ma nuthabbitu bihi fuadaka wajaaka fee hathihi alhaqqu wamawAAithatun wathikra lilmumineena
Translation
Everything We narrate to you of the history of the messengers is to strengthen your heart therewith. The truth has come to you in this, and a lesson, and a reminder for the believers
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Waqul lillatheena la yuminoona iAAmaloo AAala makanatikum inna AAamiloona
Translation
And say to those who do not believe, “Act according to your ability; and so will we.”
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Waintathiroo inna muntathiroona
Translation
“And wait; we too are waiting.”
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Walillahi ghaybu alssamawati waalardi wailayhi yurjaAAu alamru kulluhu faoAAbudhu watawakkal AAalayhi wama rabbuka bighafilin AAamma taAAmaloona
Translation
To God belongs the future of the heavens and the earth, and to Him all authority goes back. So worship Him, and rely on Him. Your Lord is never unaware of what you do