سُوْرَةُ الْقَمَرِ
Surah Al-Qamar (54) — Ayah 29
فَنَادَوْا۟ صَاحِبَهُمْ فَتَعَاطَىٰ فَعَقَرَ ﴿29﴾
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
But they called their comrade and he took (a sword) and killed (her).
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
فَنَادَوْا۟
fanādaw
But they called
صَاحِبَهُمْ
ṣāḥibahum
their companion
فَتَعَاطَىٰ
fataʿāṭā
and he took
فَعَقَرَ
faʿaqara
and hamstrung
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.
29. But they called their companion, who took action and hamstrung her [23].
[23]
The People Wounding Allah's She-Camel:
Respecting this she-camel became a calamity for the people, because their own animals would only get fodder and water every other day. Yet, they were afraid to touch it. They knew well that although Salihؑ was alone and only a few weak people were with him, some unseen power was supporting him. However, they could not remain patient for long, and secretly, plans were made to kill the she-camel. Eventually, an immoral woman persuaded her lover to kill the she-camel. He was a strong, robust young man of the people, but morally the most corrupt and wretched person. He cut the tendons of the she-camel's legs. The she-camel let out a cry and ran, disappearing into the very mountain from which she had emerged.
[23]
The People Wounding Allah's She-Camel:
Respecting this she-camel became a calamity for the people, because their own animals would only get fodder and water every other day. Yet, they were afraid to touch it. They knew well that although Salihؑ was alone and only a few weak people were with him, some unseen power was supporting him. However, they could not remain patient for long, and secretly, plans were made to kill the she-camel. Eventually, an immoral woman persuaded her lover to kill the she-camel. He was a strong, robust young man of the people, but morally the most corrupt and wretched person. He cut the tendons of the she-camel's legs. The she-camel let out a cry and ran, disappearing into the very mountain from which she had emerged.
