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Translation Transliteration — Hud

قَالَ يَا قَوْمِ أَرَأَيْتُمْ إِن كُنتُ عَلَىٰ بَيِّنَةٍ مِّن رَّبِّي وَآتَانِي رَحْمَةً مِّنْ عِندِهِ فَعُمِّيَتْ عَلَيْكُمْ أَنُلْزِمُكُمُوهَا وَأَنتُمْ لَهَا كَارِهُونَ ۝٢٨

🔤 Transliteration

Qaala yaa qawmi ara`aitum in kuntu `alaa baiyinatim mir Rabbee wa aataanee rahmatam min `indihee fa`um miyat `alaikum anulzimuku moohaa wa antum lahaa kaarihoon

📖 Translation (English Meaning)

📖 English Meaning

He said, "O my people have you considered: if I should be upon clear evidence from my Lord while He has given me mercy from Himself but it has been made unapparent to you, should we force it upon you while you are averse to it?

🌐 Additional reference in Français

📖 Ayah 📜 Tafsir 📚 Al-Waseet 🔤 Ayah (I'rab)

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Translation — Tafsir

Word Meanings:

Bayyinah (بَيِّنَةٍ): A clear, decisive proof or evidence that leaves no room for doubt.
Rahmah (رَحْمَةً): Mercy; here, it refers to the gift of prophethood and the divine message.
Fa'ummiyat (فَعُمِّيَتْ): It was concealed or obscured; meaning the truth was hidden from them due to their own ignorance and arrogance.
Nulzimukum (أَنُلْزِمُكُمُوهَا): Shall we force it upon you; i.e., compel you to accept it against your will.
Karihoon (كَارِهُونَ): Detesting, unwilling, or averse to something.

Explanation of the Verse:

In this profound verse, Prophet Nuh (peace be upon him) addresses his people with wisdom and patience, saying: "O my people, tell me—if I am upon a clear proof from my Lord, a decisive evidence that confirms the truth of what I call you to, and He has granted me mercy from His own presence—that mercy being prophethood and the divine message—yet this truth has been obscured from you because of your ignorance and pride, then shall we force it upon you while you detest it?"

This is a rhetorical question that carries a deep meaning: it is not the role of a prophet to compel people to believe by force. Faith is a matter of the heart, and true belief cannot be imposed. Prophet Nuh is making it clear that he does not possess the power to force guidance into their hearts—that power belongs to Allah alone. He is simply a warner and a bearer of good news, delivering the message with clarity and sincerity. If they reject it, their affair is with Allah, who will judge between them with perfect justice.

The verse teaches us a timeless lesson in da'wah (calling to Allah): the prophet's duty is to convey the message with clear evidence and gentle wisdom, not to coerce or overpower. The response to the message is a matter of free will, and the ultimate guidance is in Allah's hands. This reflects the beauty of Islam—it respects human intellect and choice, inviting people to the truth through reason, evidence, and compassion, not through compulsion.

A Da'wah Reflection:

This verse is a shining example of the noble character of the prophets. Despite the rejection and mockery of his people, Nuh (peace be upon him) responds with calmness, logic, and mercy. He does not insult them or lose hope; instead, he appeals to their reason and reminds them that he has nothing to gain but their welfare. This is the essence of Islamic calling—to be patient, clear, and compassionate, leaving the results to Allah. For every Muslim, this is a beautiful model: speak the truth with kindness, back it with evidence, and trust Allah with the outcome. Indeed, the path to Allah is paved with wisdom and beautiful exhortation, not with force or harshness.

📜 Verse 26-30 — Hud

26أَن لَّا تَعْبُدُوا إِلَّا اللَّهَ ۖ إِنِّي أَخَافُ عَلَيْكُمْ عَذَابَ يَوْمٍ أَلِيمٍ

That you not worship except Allah. Indeed, I fear for you the punishment of a painful day."

27فَقَالَ الْمَلَأُ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا مِن قَوْمِهِ مَا نَرَاكَ إِلَّا بَشَرًا مِّثْلَنَا وَمَا نَرَاكَ اتَّبَعَكَ إِلَّا الَّذِينَ هُمْ أَرَاذِلُنَا بَادِيَ الرَّأْيِ وَمَا نَرَىٰ لَكُمْ عَلَيْنَا مِن فَضْلٍ بَلْ نَظُنُّكُمْ كَاذِبِينَ

So the eminent among those who disbelieved from his people said, "We do not see you but as a man like ourselves, and we do not see you followed except by those who are the lowest of us [and] at first suggestion. And we do not see in you over us any merit; rather, we think you are liars."

28قَالَ يَا قَوْمِ أَرَأَيْتُمْ إِن كُنتُ عَلَىٰ بَيِّنَةٍ مِّن رَّبِّي وَآتَانِي رَحْمَةً مِّنْ عِندِهِ فَعُمِّيَتْ عَلَيْكُمْ أَنُلْزِمُكُمُوهَا وَأَنتُمْ لَهَا كَارِهُونَ

29وَيَا قَوْمِ لَا أَسْأَلُكُمْ عَلَيْهِ مَالًا ۖ إِنْ أَجْرِيَ إِلَّا عَلَى اللَّهِ ۚ وَمَا أَنَا بِطَارِدِ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا ۚ إِنَّهُم مُّلَاقُو رَبِّهِمْ وَلَٰكِنِّي أَرَاكُمْ قَوْمًا تَجْهَلُونَ

And O my people, I ask not of you for it any wealth. My reward is not but from Allah. And I am not one to drive away those who have believed. Indeed, they will meet their Lord, but I see that you are a people behaving ignorantly.

30وَيَا قَوْمِ مَن يَنصُرُنِي مِنَ اللَّهِ إِن طَرَدتُّهُمْ ۚ أَفَلَا تَذَكَّرُونَ

And O my people, who would protect me from Allah if I drove them away? Then will you not be reminded?

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