سُوْرَةُ الْحِجْرِ

Surah Al-Hijr (15) — Ayah 62

The Rock · Meccan · Juz 14 · Page 265

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قَالَ إِنَّكُمْ قَوْمٌ مُّنكَرُونَ ﴿62﴾

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

He said: "Verily! You are people unknown to me."

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

قَالَ qāla He said
إِنَّكُمْ innakum Indeed, you
قَوْمٌۭ qawmun (are) a people
مُّنكَرُونَ munkarūna unknown

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.

(Ayah62){قَالَ اِنَّكُمْ قَوْمٌ مُّنْكَرُوْنَ :} Those whom one does not know, strangers, unfamiliar. Just as Ibrahim (peace be upon him) did not recognize them, likewise Lut (peace be upon him) also could not recognize them. This clearly proves that, like all other creatures, these two great Prophets were also not ‘Alim al-Ghayb’ (knowers of the unseen), otherwise they would have known them before their arrival and would have been aware of their coming. In fact, Ibrahim (peace be upon him) would have already known that he would be granted Ishaq at such an old age, and Lut (peace be upon him) would have already known the fate of his people. But the result of this would be that Ibrahim’s (peace be upon him) patience in sacrificing Ismail (peace be upon him), his steadfastness when thrown into the fire, his patience in the trial of the oppression of the tyrant of Egypt, his patience in leaving Hajar and Ismail in a barren valley—all of these would not remain trials at all. Because if one already knows that nothing will harm him, then anyone could jump into the fire and be ready to put a knife to his son’s neck. The Shia, in fact, have declared not only the Prophets but also their twelve Imams as those who know every past and future matter. See the index of their book “Al-Kafi,” which they consider as authentic as the Ahl al-Sunnah consider Sahih Bukhari.

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.

62. 1 These angels came in the form of handsome young men and were completely unknown to Prophet Lut (عليه السلام), so he expressed strangeness and unfamiliarity towards 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.

So Lot said to them: "You seem to be a group of strangers [32]."

[32]
The Command and Instructions for Sayyiduna Lut and the Family of Lut to Leave:

When these angels came to Lut (peace be upon him), they came in the form of handsome, beardless young men. These guests of Sayyiduna Lut (peace be upon him) were completely unfamiliar. He also sensed danger from their arrival, but the nature of his fear was entirely different. He knew the condition of his people, and these young men were very handsome, so inwardly he was extremely fearful of the situation that might arise. The angels informed him of the real situation and removed his fear. Along with this, they also told him that the measure of this criminal people’s sins had now overflowed. Therefore, we have been sent for their complete destruction. Now you should do this: when the deep night falls, take your family and the believing people with you and leave from here. However, your wife will not go with you, because she is equally involved in the sins of these people. At dawn, punishment will descend upon them, and when you leave, you yourself should remain at the rear, and none of your people should look back, because this is neither the time to watch the spectacle nor to shed tears over the destruction of the criminal people. Rather, if anyone remains behind, it is possible that he may also suffer some harm.
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