Surah Hud (11) — Ayah 59
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 {جَحَدُوْا بِاٰيٰتِ رَبِّهِمْ:’’ جَحَدُوْا ‘‘} means to deny something proven by evidence. By signs are meant the countless signs of the Oneness of the Lord Almighty in the universe, the verses revealed to Hud (peace be upon him), and his standing alone fearlessly before the entire nation, etc. In short, this unfortunate nation flatly denied the clear signs, miracles, and verses even after understanding them.
➌ { عَصَوْا رُسُلَهٗ :} Although they disobeyed only Hud (peace be upon him), since disobeying one prophet is like disobeying all prophets, it is said: “They disobeyed His messengers.” (Shawkani)
➍ {وَ اتَّبَعُوْۤا اَمْرَ كُلِّ جَبَّارٍ عَنِيْدٍ: ’’ عَنِيْدٍ ‘‘} One who is extremely stubborn; every person who does not accept the truth and opposes it with intensity, referring to the chiefs of the nation.
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.
59. 2 That is, they denied the messengers of Allah, but this nation followed those who were rebellious and disobedient to the commands of Allah.
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.
[67] That is, the tall, strong, and mighty nation that lived with such pomp and whose fame was widespread—look at their ruined remains and take a lesson from them, for this punishment befell them as a result of denying the signs of Allah. Only Hud ؑ was sent as a messenger to them, but Allah has used the word “messengers” here, probably because the call of all messengers has always been of the same nature, based on monotheism and the fundamentals of religion. Therefore, denying one messenger is, in reality, equivalent to denying all messengers.
