سُوْرَةُ الْاَنْۣبِيَآءِ

Surah Al-Anbiyaa (21) — Ayah 6

The Prophets · Meccan · Juz 17 · Page 322

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مَآ ءَامَنَتْ قَبْلَهُم مِّن قَرْيَةٍ أَهْلَكْنَـٰهَآ ۖ أَفَهُمْ يُؤْمِنُونَ ﴿6﴾

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

Not one of the towns (populations), of those which We destroyed, believed before them (though We sent them signs): will they then believe?

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

مَآ mā Not
ءَامَنَتْ āmanat believed
قَبْلَهُم qablahum before them
مِّن min any
قَرْيَةٍ qaryatin town
أَهْلَكْنَـٰهَآ ۖ ahlaknāhā which We destroyed
أَفَهُمْ afahum so will they
يُؤْمِنُونَ yu'minūna believe

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.

(Ayah 6){ مَاۤ اٰمَنَتْ قَبْلَهُمْ مِّنْ قَرْيَةٍ … :} In this verse, three points have been stated with great brevity. ➊ The first is that you have demanded a miracle like the previous messengers as a condition for believing, but the previous nations were shown such miracles, and they did not believe. So how will you, who are even more rebellious and stubborn than them, believe? See Surah Bani Isra'il (59). ➋ The second is that the nations who did not believe after seeing miracles were destroyed, because a nation that does not believe after witnessing a clear miracle with their own eyes is destroyed. So why do you make such a demand, the result of which is your own destruction? ➌ The third is that not showing you a miracle is Allah Almighty’s mercy upon you, as He has granted you respite, and in His knowledge, it is destined that many generations among you will become Muslim. For details, see the commentary of Surah Al-Ankabut (48 to 51).

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.

6. 1. That is, among all the towns We destroyed before them, it never happened that they believed upon being shown a miracle as per their wishes; rather, even after witnessing the miracle, they did not believe, as a result of which destruction became their destiny. So, if the people of Makkah are shown any sign according to their wish, will they believe? No, never. They too will persist on the path of denial and stubbornness.

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.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).
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