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Surah Hud (11) — Ayah 10

Hud · Meccan · Juz 12 · Page 222

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وَلَئِنْ أَذَقْنَـٰهُ نَعْمَآءَ بَعْدَ ضَرَّآءَ مَسَّتْهُ لَيَقُولَنَّ ذَهَبَ ٱلسَّيِّـَٔاتُ عَنِّىٓ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ لَفَرِحٌ فَخُورٌ ﴿10﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

But if We let him taste good (favour) after evil (poverty and harm) has touched him, he is sure to say: "Ills have departed from me." Surely, he is exultant, and boastful (ungrateful to Allâh).

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَلَئِنْ wala-in But if
أَذَقْنَـٰهُ adhaqnāhu We give him a taste
نَعْمَآءَ naʿmāa (of) favor
بَعْدَ baʿda after
ضَرَّآءَ ḍarrāa hardship
مَسَّتْهُ massathu (has) touched him
لَيَقُولَنَّ layaqūlanna surely, he will say
ذَهَبَ dhahaba Have gone
ٱلسَّيِّـَٔاتُ l-sayiātu the evils
عَنِّىٓ ۚ ʿannī from me
إِنَّهُۥ innahu Indeed, he
لَفَرِحٌۭ lafariḥun (is) exultant
فَخُورٌ fakhūrun (and) boastful

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.

(Ayah 10) {وَ لَىِٕنْ اَذَقْنٰهُ نَعْمَآءَ بَعْدَ ضَرَّآءَ …: ’’ نَعْمَآءَ ‘‘} A blessing whose effect is apparent on the one who receives it. Similarly, {’’ ضَرَّآءَ ‘‘} is a calamity whose adverse effect becomes apparent on a person. (Tantawi) {’’ اِنَّهٗ لَفَرِحٌ فَخُوْرٌ ‘‘} That is, he becomes very exultant and boastful and thinks that now all hardships and difficulties have been removed.

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.

10. 1. That is, he thinks that the period of hardships has passed, and now no difficulty will come to him. Different meanings of "Ummah": In verse number 8, the word "Ummah" has appeared. In the Quran, it is used in different places with different meanings. It is derived from "Umm," which means intention. Here, its meaning is the time and period intended for the descent of punishment. (Fath al-Qadeer) In Surah Yusuf, verse 45 (وَادْكُرْ بَعْدَ أُمَّةٍ), it has the same meaning. Apart from this, the meanings in which it is used include: a leader or guide, as in (إِنَّ إِبْرَاهِيمَ كَانَ أُمَّةً); creed and religion, as in (إِنَّا وَجَدْنَا آبَاءَنَا عَلَى أُمَّةٍ); group and party, as in (وَلَمَّا وَرَدَ مَاءَ مَدْيَنَ وَجَدَ عَلَيْهِ أُمَّةً مِّنَ النَّاسِ) and (وَمِن قَوْمِ مُوسَىٰ أُمَّةٌ) and others. It is that specific group or nation to whom a messenger is sent. (وَلِكُلِّ أُمَّةٍ رَّسُولٌ) This is also called "Ummah Da'wah," and similarly, those who believe in the Prophet are also called "Ummah" or "Ummah Ittiba'" or "Ummah Ijabah." (Ibn Kathir)

10. 2. That is, he boasts about what he has and expresses pride and arrogance over others. However, the people of faith and those who do righteous deeds are exempt from these blameworthy qualities, as is clear from the next verse.

Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran — Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani

Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran (Facilitation of the Quran) is a comprehensive Quran commentary by Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. Known for his eloquent and accessible writing style, Kilani authored this tafsir with a focus on clarity — making Quranic meanings understandable to the common reader. The tafsir provides detailed historical context for verses related to battles and expeditions, and firmly refutes modernist ideologies using strong scriptural evidence. It is widely regarded as an invaluable resource for understanding the Quran and countering deviant interpretations. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

10. And if, after adversity has touched someone, We grant him blessings, he says, "My troubles have left me," and then he becomes boastful and arrogant [13].

[13]
The Narrow-mindedness and Ingratitude of Man:

In this verse and the previous one, the picture is drawn of a worldly and God-forgetting person’s lack of endurance and narrow-mindedness, which is that if Allah’s blessings are available throughout life and then at some point a calamity befalls, he immediately starts lamenting over the calamity and begins to utter harsh words about Allah, completely forgetting how long Allah had kept him in comfort, for which he never even expressed gratitude. And if We deliver him from the calamity, even then he does not thank Allah; rather, at that time too, he becomes heedless of Allah and arrogant, boasting and swelling with pride as if no calamity will ever befall him again. Whereas he should have not forgotten his previous state, expressed gratitude to Allah, and humbled himself before His favors.
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