سُوْرَةُ الْحِجْرِ

Surah Al-Hijr (15) — Ayah 81

The Rock · Meccan · Juz 14 · Page 266

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وَءَاتَيْنَـٰهُمْ ءَايَـٰتِنَا فَكَانُوا۟ عَنْهَا مُعْرِضِينَ ﴿81﴾

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

And We gave them Our Signs, but they were averse to them.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَءَاتَيْنَـٰهُمْ waātaynāhum And We gave them
ءَايَـٰتِنَا āyātinā Our Signs
فَكَانُوا۟ fakānū but they were
عَنْهَا ʿanhā from them
مُعْرِضِينَ muʿ'riḍīna turning away

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.

(Ayah81) ➊ {وَ اٰتَيْنٰهُمْ اٰيٰتِنَا : ’’ اٰيٰتِنَا ‘‘ } Our signs—the miracle of the she-camel itself comprised many miracles. The verses revealed to the Prophet, the excellent arrangement of agriculture in their valley, and the skill of carving houses out of mountains, which is mentioned in Surah Ash-Shu'ara, are all included. The rational arguments that guide towards monotheism are also among these signs.

➋ { فَكَانُوْا عَنْهَا مُعْرِضِيْنَ :} That is, they did not take any lesson; rather, they hamstrung the she-camel and challenged Salih (peace be upon him), saying, "Bring upon us the punishment you threaten us with."

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.

81. 1. Among those signs was also the she-camel which, at their request, was manifested from a rock as a miracle, but the wrongdoers killed her.

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.

81. We gave them Our signs [43], but they kept turning away.

[43] These signs were Allah’s she-camel and its offspring. And this miracle was granted to them at their request. Besides this, the divinely revealed teachings brought by the messengers are also referred to as “the signs of Allah” in these words. The story of their denial has already been mentioned earlier in Surah al-A‘raf and Surah Hud.
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