سُوْرَةُ الْاَحْقَافِ

Surah Al-Ahqaf (46) — Ayah 27

The Dunes · Meccan · Juz 26 · Page 505

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وَلَقَدْ أَهْلَكْنَا مَا حَوْلَكُم مِّنَ ٱلْقُرَىٰ وَصَرَّفْنَا ٱلْـَٔايَـٰتِ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَرْجِعُونَ ﴿27﴾

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

And indeed We have destroyed towns (populations) round about you, and We have (repeatedly) shown (them) the Ayât (proofs, evidence, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) in various ways that they might return (to the truth and believe in the Oneness of Allâh - Islâmic Monotheism).

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَلَقَدْ walaqad And certainly
أَهْلَكْنَا ahlaknā We destroyed
مَا mā what
حَوْلَكُم ḥawlakum surrounds you
مِّنَ mina of
ٱلْقُرَىٰ l-qurā the towns
وَصَرَّفْنَا waṣarrafnā and We have diversified
ٱلْـَٔايَـٰتِ l-āyāti the Signs
لَعَلَّهُمْ laʿallahum that they may
يَرْجِعُونَ yarjiʿūna return

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 27) ➊ { وَ لَقَدْ اَهْلَكْنَا مَا حَوْلَكُمْ مِّنَ الْقُرٰى:} It is human nature to take heed by observing others, therefore Allah Almighty addressed the people of Makkah and said: Look at the towns around you and see how many nations have been destroyed and how they have received the consequences of their deeds. By "around you" is meant Ahqaf, which is in the region of Hadramaut in Yemen; look at the fate of the people of 'Ad who lived there. See what happened to Thamud between you and Syria at the place of Hijr. Reflect on the fate of the people of Saba in Yemen. Madyan, which is between you and Gaza, you pass by there, and the towns of the people of Lut also fall on your route. All these incidents were well-known and famous in Arabia. (Ibn Kathir)
➋ { وَ صَرَّفْنَا الْاٰيٰتِ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَرْجِعُوْنَ:} Its explanation can be in two ways: one is that We have repeatedly and in various ways explained the signs to the inhabitants of these towns, so that they may turn back. The second is that Allah Almighty is saying about the disbelievers of Makkah that We have repeatedly explained the signs to them, so that they may turn away from disbelief and polytheism. In this case, there is a shift in address, that in the previous sentence {’’ وَ لَقَدْ اَهْلَكْنَا مَا حَوْلَكُمْ مِّنَ الْقُرٰى ‘‘} the disbelievers of Makkah were addressed, then in {’’ وَ صَرَّفْنَا الْاٰيٰتِ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَرْجِعُوْنَ ‘‘} their mention is made in the third person to express displeasure.

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.

27. 1. The surrounding areas refer to the settlements of 'Ad, Thamud, and Lot, which were near Hijaz; when traveling towards Yemen, Syria, and Palestine, they would pass by them.

27. 2. That is, We presented before them various styles and different kinds of arguments so that perhaps they might repent. But they did not budge at all.

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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