سُوْرَةُ الْحِجْرِ

Surah Al-Hijr (15) — Ayah 79

The Rock · Meccan · Juz 14 · Page 266

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فَٱنتَقَمْنَا مِنْهُمْ وَإِنَّهُمَا لَبِإِمَامٍ مُّبِينٍ ﴿79﴾

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

So, We took vengeance on them. They are both on an open highway, plain to see.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

فَٱنتَقَمْنَا fa-intaqamnā So We took retribution
مِنْهُمْ min'hum from them
وَإِنَّهُمَا wa-innahumā and indeed, they both
لَبِإِمَامٍۢ labi-imāmin (were) on a highway
مُّبِينٍۢ mubīnin clear

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.

(Ayah79){وَ اِنَّهُمَا لَبِاِمَامٍ مُّبِيْنٍ : ’’اِمَامٌ‘‘} has several meanings; here it means a clear path, just as one follows behind an imam, similarly, by walking on a clear and obvious path, a traveler reaches the destination. (Tantawi) "Both of them" refers to the towns of the people of Lot and the companions of the thicket, as they are located close to each other on the same route. It can also refer to Madyan and the thicket. (Qurtubi)

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.

79. 1. The meaning of امام مُبِیْنٍ is also "the main highway," from where people pass day and night. By "both cities" is meant the city of the people of Lot and the dwelling place of the people of Shu'ayb, i.e., Madyan. These two were close to each other.

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.

79. So We took retribution from them as well, and both these towns are situated on a clear highway [41].

[41]
The People of Madyan and the Region of Madyan:

The trade route from Hijaz to Syria and Palestine, as well as from Iraq to Egypt, passes through this area. The destroyed region of the people of Lot lies along this route. Just a little further down was the dwelling place of the people of Shu‘ayb. The traces of both are visible to travelers on this route.
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