Surah Hud (11) — Ayah 60
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 {اَلَاۤ اِنَّ عَادًا كَفَرُوْا رَبَّهُمْ … : ’’ اَلَاۤ ‘‘} was used as a warning so that no one would say that these poor people were wronged. It was said: Listen! These people committed the greatest crime of all crimes, disbelief in the Lord Almighty. Then it was repeated: Listen! For ‘Ad there is every kind of deprivation and distance from Allah’s mercy, who were the people of Hud (peace be upon him). Remember, after {’’ كَفَرَ‘‘} generally the letter "ba" comes, for example {’’ كَفَرُوْا بِرَبِّهِمْ ‘‘}, which means ungratefulness and denial of the Lord’s blessings. Without "ba", { ’’ كَفَرُوْا رَبَّهُمْ ‘‘} means that the people of ‘Ad denied their Lord altogether, just as atheists do not believe in the Lord Almighty. This is an even greater crime than {’’ كَفَرُوْا رَبَّهُمْ ‘‘ ’’ كَفَرُوْا بِرَبِّهِمْ ‘‘}. According to some commentators, in {’’ كَفَرُوْا رَبَّهُمْ ‘‘} it is also possible that in {’’ كَفَرُوْا بِرَبِّهِمْ‘‘ } the "ba" was omitted for lightness, and both have the same meaning.
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.
60. 2 The word بُعْد here means distance from mercy, and carries the meanings of curse and destruction, as has already been explained before.
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.
[68] That is, whenever they are mentioned, it will not be in good words, and this curse will not leave them even on the Day of Resurrection.
[69] That is, the first ‘Ad were destroyed in this way, then after them, the people of Thamud became renowned in the world, who are also called the second ‘Ad, and to whom Salih ؑ was sent. The mention of this nation is coming up next. In this regard, also consider the footnotes of Surah Al-A‘raf, verses 73 to 79.
