Surah Yunus (10) — Ayah 73
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim — Hafiz Abdus Salam Bin Muhammad Bhutvi
Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim is a 4-volume Quran commentary by Hafiz Abdus Salam bin Muhammad Bhutvi, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar and Sheikh ul-Hadith from Pakistan. Based on over 45 years of teaching and research, this tafsir follows the methodology of Tafsir bil-Ma'thur — interpreting the Quran through authentic Hadith, statements of the Companions, and the understanding of the early generations (Salaf). It is distinguished by its complete avoidance of Israeliyyat (Judeo-Christian narratives) and unverified reports. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.
➋ { وَ جَعَلْنٰهُمْ خَلٰٓىِٕفَ:} That is, after them, only those remained inhabiting the world. See Surah As-Saffat (77). That is why Noah (peace be upon him) is called the second Adam.
➌ {فَانْظُرْ كَيْفَ كَانَ عَاقِبَةُ الْمُنْذَرِيْنَ:} Here, {’’ فَانْظُرْ ‘‘} means to ponder and take a lesson as to how they were destroyed and ruined. In this, there is comfort for you (Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him), the noble companions (may Allah be pleased with them), and the believers, and a lesson for those who even today deny you (peace be upon him).
Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan — Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf
Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan is a well-known Quran commentary by Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. This tafsir explains the meanings of the Quran in accordance with the methodology of the Salaf (early righteous generations), relying on authentic sources and straightforward language. Due to its reliability and adherence to sound Islamic scholarship, the Saudi government publishes and distributes this tafsir among the Hujjaj (pilgrims) visiting the Haramain. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.
73. 2. That is, those who survived on earth were made successors of the people before them. Then the future generations of mankind continued from these people, especially from the three sons of Hazrat Nuh (AS). That is why Hazrat Nuh (AS) is called the second Adam.
Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran — Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani
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[86] One purpose of mentioning the events of Noah (peace be upon him) at this point is that Allah Almighty wants to console His Prophet ﷺ that if your people are denying you, this is nothing new. Previous prophets also faced similar circumstances and they demonstrated the utmost patience and endurance, therefore you should also act with patience and endurance. The second purpose is to warn the deniers that those who denied Our prophets—consider their fate carefully and understand well that if you do not desist from your stubbornness and obstinacy, your end will be the same.
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The Nature of the Flood of Noah:
That is, Allah’s punishment came upon the deniers in such a way that springs of water began to gush forth from the earth below, and torrential rain began to fall from above. According to the commentators, this continued for six months, and the water rose so high above the surface of the earth that even the mountains were submerged. How could the criminals possibly survive? Only those few people who had believed and boarded the ark with Noah (peace be upon him) were saved. After six months, the rains ceased and the earth began to absorb the water; some winds dried up the water. The ark had settled on Mount Judi. After forty days, when the surface of the earth had dried, these same believers who had boarded the ark disembarked onto the land and took possession of the lands of the disbelievers, and the future generations descended from them.
