سُوْرَةُ النَّجْمِ

Surah An-Najm (53) — Ayah 50

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وَأَنَّهُۥٓ أَهْلَكَ عَادًا ٱلْأُولَىٰ ﴿50﴾

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

And that it is He (Allâh) Who destroyed the former ‘Âd (people),

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَأَنَّهُۥٓ wa-annahu And that He
أَهْلَكَ ahlaka destroyed
عَادًا ʿādan Aad
ٱلْأُولَىٰ l-ūlā the first

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 اَنَّهٗۤ اَهْلَكَ عَادًا الْاُوْلٰى … :} "‘Aad al-Oola" refers to the ancient people to whom Hud (peace be upon him) was sent. They are called "Oola" either because of their ancientness, as it is said: « وَ لَا تَبَرَّجْنَ تَبَرُّجَ الْجَاهِلِيَّةِ الْاُوْلٰى » [ الأحزاب : ۳۳ ] "Do not display your adornment as the display of the former times of ignorance," or because those who survived when the punishment came upon them, their descendants were called ‘Aad al-Ukhra or ‘Aad Thaniyah. According to most, the people of Hud (peace be upon him) are called ‘Aad al-Oola, and the people of Salih (peace be upon him), the Thamud, are called ‘Aad al-Ukhra. For details of the destruction of the people of ‘Aad, see Surah Al-A’raf (72), Al-Haqqah (6 to 8), Ha Mim Sajdah (15, 16), Al-Qamar (18 to 20), Adh-Dhariyat (41, 42), and Al-Ahqaf (21 to 25); and for the introduction of the people of Thamud, see Surah Al-A’raf (73 to 79).

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. The people of ‘Ad are called 'the First' because they came before Thamud, or because after the people of Nuh, this was the first nation to be destroyed. Some say that there were two nations named ‘Ad; this is the first one, which was destroyed by a violent wind, while the second continued to exist under various names, scattered and dispersed through the passage of time.

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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