سُوْرَةُ النَّمْلِ

Surah An-Naml (27) — Ayah 50

The Ant · Meccan · Juz 19 · Page 381

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وَمَكَرُوا۟ مَكْرًا وَمَكَرْنَا مَكْرًا وَهُمْ لَا يَشْعُرُونَ ﴿50﴾

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

So they plotted a plot, and We plotted a plot, while they perceived not.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَمَكَرُوا۟ wamakarū So they plotted
مَكْرًۭا makran a plot
وَمَكَرْنَا wamakarnā and We planned
مَكْرًۭا makran a plan
وَهُمْ wahum while they
لَا lā (did) not
يَشْعُرُونَ yashʿurūna perceive

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 51,50) {وَ مَكَرُوْا مَكْرًا وَّ مَكَرْنَا مَكْرًا … :} Their plot was the scheme upon which they had sworn mutual oaths, and Allah’s plan was that, just as with other prophets, He safely brought out Salih (peace be upon him) and his companions from there. No sooner had they left than a severe earthquake struck that city, in fact, the entire region of the people of Thamud, as He said: «{ فَاَخَذَتْهُمُ الرَّجْفَةُ }» [ الأعراف : ۷۸ ] “So the earthquake seized them.” Along with it was a terrifying shriek, as He said: «{ وَ اَخَذَ الَّذِيْنَ ظَلَمُوا الصَّيْحَةُ } » [ ھود : ۶۷۔ القمر : ۳۱ ] “And those who had wronged were seized by the shriek.” By which their settlements were destroyed, and those nine (9) mischief-makers and the people of their nation were all destroyed.

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.

50-1. Their scheme was precisely this: they swore among themselves that they would carry out this plan of murder in the darkness of night, and before three days were completed, they would finish off Salih (AS) and his household.

50-2. That is, We gave them the recompense for their conspiracy and destroyed them. This too has been described as مَكَرْنَا مَكْرًا.

50-3. They could not comprehend this plan (makr) of Allah.

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.

50. So they devised a plot, and We too devised a plan, but they were not aware [51].

[51] When these people were swearing oaths upon this scheme, Allah revealed to Prophet Salih ؑ that he should immediately migrate from this town with his family and the believers. Thus, he set out towards Palestine, taking 120 people with him, and reached near Ramla. No sooner had he left the town than a severe earthquake struck not only that city but the entire region of the people of Thamud, accompanied by terrifying sounds and screams. The earthquake was so intense that it turned their houses, which were built in the mountains, into ruins, and the people themselves were destroyed by this very punishment.
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