سُوْرَةُ الشُّعَرَآءِ
Surah Ash-Shu'araa (26) — Ayah 144
فَٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ وَأَطِيعُونِ ﴿144﴾
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
"So fear Allâh, keep your duty to Him, and obey me.
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
فَٱتَّقُوا۟
fa-ittaqū
So fear
ٱللَّهَ
l-laha
Allah
وَأَطِيعُونِ
wa-aṭīʿūni
and obey me
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.
144. So fear Allah [90] and obey me.
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The Lineage of Sayyiduna Salih (peace be upon him):
For the guidance of the people of Thamud, Allah Almighty appointed as a messenger one of their own, Sayyiduna Salih (peace be upon him). Thamud was the name of the forefather of this nation, and the lineage of Salih (peace be upon him) is as follows: Salih bin Ubaid bin Asif bin Mashih bin Ubaid bin Yawar bin Thamud. In this way, he was a brother to his people. The call of the prophets always begins with the message of Tawheed (the Oneness of Allah). He reminds his people of Allah’s favors—such favors that everyone acknowledges as being from Allah alone. Then the people are invited to reflect: when it is only Allah who showers blessings and favors, why do you associate others with Him in His worship? And if the people do not pay attention to the prophet’s words or begin to oppose his message, then he warns them of Allah’s grasp and punishment. This is exactly what Salih (peace be upon him) did, following this very approach.
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The Lineage of Sayyiduna Salih (peace be upon him):
For the guidance of the people of Thamud, Allah Almighty appointed as a messenger one of their own, Sayyiduna Salih (peace be upon him). Thamud was the name of the forefather of this nation, and the lineage of Salih (peace be upon him) is as follows: Salih bin Ubaid bin Asif bin Mashih bin Ubaid bin Yawar bin Thamud. In this way, he was a brother to his people. The call of the prophets always begins with the message of Tawheed (the Oneness of Allah). He reminds his people of Allah’s favors—such favors that everyone acknowledges as being from Allah alone. Then the people are invited to reflect: when it is only Allah who showers blessings and favors, why do you associate others with Him in His worship? And if the people do not pay attention to the prophet’s words or begin to oppose his message, then he warns them of Allah’s grasp and punishment. This is exactly what Salih (peace be upon him) did, following this very approach.
