Surah Al-Ankaboot (29) — Ayah 35
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
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35-2 Because only they reflect on matters, analyze causes and factors, and observe results and effects. But what concern do those who are devoid of intellect and consciousness have with these things? They are like animals being led to the slaughterhouse, but they are not even aware of it. In this, there is also an allusion to the polytheists of Makkah, that they too are displaying denial, which is the habit of people lacking intellect and wisdom.
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The Nature of the Punishment:
The most severe punishment among all nations was inflicted upon this wretched people. First, the angels lifted the entire region on their wings. Then, after raising it high, they overturned it and hurled it down upon the earth. They struck it with such force that the whole region sank well below the surface of the earth. Then, stones were rained down upon this unfortunate people. And now, this entire area has come under water. The name of this sea is the Dead Sea, in whose depths this wicked nation was buried. And this incident is a sign in the sense that this area is located on the trade route that goes from Makkah to Syria, and the disbelievers of Makkah, both while coming and going on their trade journeys, could see with their own eyes what fate befell this disobedient, wicked, and rebellious nation.
