Surah Hud (11) — Ayah 82
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 {سِجِّيْلٍ:} Stones of clay (clods made of stone and clay) or clay stones (stones of clay, i.e., pieces of baked bricks or rubble); as an additional punishment, after overturning the town, such a continuous rain of bricks and stones was sent down upon it that layers were formed.
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.
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.
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Was the Punishment on the People of Lut a Volcanic Explosion?
This was the command of divine punishment upon which the angels were appointed. Jibreel ؑ lifted the city of Sodom and the surrounding towns, which were the dwelling places of these wicked people, along with the entire region of land, on his wings. Then, after raising it high into the sky, he overturned that region and hurled it down to the earth. Then, upon that region, stones were rained down continuously from above, and these were not ordinary stones but stones marked with specific signs. This double punishment was given to them due to the intensity of divine wrath. Some people present a rational explanation of this divine punishment, saying that it was a volcanic explosion. Lava erupted from the earth with great force, which lifted that region of land upwards, which later fell down. Then, the molten material of that same lava reached the atmosphere, solidified, and rained down upon that region in the form of stones. This explanation, although it seems plausible, we hesitate to accept it, for this was not merely a natural event, because Allah Almighty sent His angels specifically for this purpose, as is clearly stated in these verses. However, the punishments that befell other nations can be considered as occurring through natural causes, although those events too took place only by the command and will of Allah.
