سُوْرَةُ هُوْدٍ

Surah Hud (11) — Ayah 36

Hud · Meccan · Juz 12 · Page 225

‹
›
وَأُوحِىَ إِلَىٰ نُوحٍ أَنَّهُۥ لَن يُؤْمِنَ مِن قَوْمِكَ إِلَّا مَن قَدْ ءَامَنَ فَلَا تَبْتَئِسْ بِمَا كَانُوا۟ يَفْعَلُونَ ﴿36﴾

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

And it was revealed to Nûh (Noah): "None of your people will believe except those who have believed already. So be not sad because of what they used to do.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَأُوحِىَ waūḥiya And it was revealed
إِلَىٰ ilā to
نُوحٍ nūḥin Nuh
أَنَّهُۥ annahu That
لَن lan will never
يُؤْمِنَ yu'mina believe
مِن min from
قَوْمِكَ qawmika your people
إِلَّا illā except
مَن man (those) who
قَدْ qad have already
ءَامَنَ āmana believed
فَلَا falā So (do) not
تَبْتَئِسْ tabta-is (be) distressed
بِمَا bimā by what
كَانُوا۟ kānū they have been
يَفْعَلُونَ yafʿalūna doing

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 36){وَ اُوْحِيَ اِلٰى نُوْحٍ اَنَّهٗ لَنْ يُّؤْمِنَ … :} If we take an overall look at all the verses of the Noble Quran related to Nuh (peace be upon him), it becomes clear that despite his unparalleled patience and inviting his people continuously for centuries, his people did not lessen in their denial and causing him harm. Rather, every generation would make a will to its children before dying that, “See, never abandon your idols and never obey Nuh (peace be upon him).” (Surah Nuh) Despite this, Nuh (peace be upon him) remained hopeful and continued to invite them to monotheism with great steadfastness. But when Allah Almighty informed him that now no one from your people will believe, he supplicated against them for punishment. This is mentioned in Surah Qamar (10), where it is said: «{ اَنِّيْ مَغْلُوْبٌ فَانْتَصِرْ }» “Indeed, I am overpowered, so take revenge.” And in Surah Nuh, the words of his supplication are: «{ رَبِّ لَا تَذَرْ عَلَى الْاَرْضِ مِنَ الْكٰفِرِيْنَ دَيَّارًا }» “My Lord, do not leave upon the earth from among the disbelievers an inhabitant.” See from Ayah (26) to the end of the Surah.

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.

36. 1. This was said when the people of Nuh ؑ demanded punishment and Nuh ؑ prayed in the court of Allah, "O Lord! Do not leave a single disbeliever dwelling on the earth." Allah said, "Now no one else will believe, so do not grieve over them."

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.

36. And it was revealed to Noah that none of your people will believe except those who have already believed [43], so do not grieve over what they have been doing.

[43]
Punishment Only Befalls the Corrupt Element:

From this verse, it is understood that as a result of the Prophet’s call and the nation’s rejection, punishment does not descend until there remains a possibility that some good people may still emerge from among them. When those who are to believe have already believed, and only the corrupt element remains, then that is precisely the time for punishment. This very reality was mentioned by Sayyiduna Nuh ؑ himself in Surah Nuh when he prayed, “O Allah, now destroy this nation, for there is no longer any hope that anyone among them will believe. Rather, even the offspring they will produce will be wicked and immoral, so do not leave even a single household of them alive.” [71: 26، 27]
← Previous All Surahs Next →
Telegram
Facebook