Hûd (Surah 11)
Hûd (Hûd)
Makki SurahIntroduction
This Meccan sûrah is named after Prophet Hûd (ﷺ), whose story is mentioned in verses 50-60. More details are given about Noah (ﷺ) in this sûrah than the previous sûrah and Sûrah 7. Just like the previous sûrah, the stories of destroyed disbelievers are meant to deter the Arab pagans and reassure the Prophet (ﷺ) of his ultimate triumph, and a reference is made to the reward of the believers and the punishment of the disbelievers in the Hereafter. In the Name of Allah—the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
In the Name of Allah—the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful.
Message of the Quran
1. Alif-Lãm-Ra. (This is) a Book whose verses are well perfected and then fully explained. (It is) from the One (Who is) All-Wise, All-Aware. 2. (Tell them, O Prophet,) “Worship none but Allah. Surely I am a warner and deliverer of good news to you from Him. 3. And seek your Lord’s forgiveness and turn to Him in repentance. He will grant you a good provision for an appointed term and graciously reward the doers of good. But if you turn away, then I truly fear for you the torment of a formidable Day. 4. To Allah is your return. And He is Most Capable of everything.”
Surah 11 - Hûd (Hûd) - Verses 1-4
Hiding Disbelief
5. Indeed, they enfold (what is in) their hearts, (trying) to hide it from Him! But even when they cover themselves with their clothes, He knows what they conceal and what they reveal. Surely He knows best what is (hidden) in the heart.
Surah 11 - Hûd (Hûd) - Verses 5-5
Allah’s Might
6. There is no moving creature on earth whose provision is not guaranteed by Allah. And He knows where it lives and where it is laid to rest. All is (written) in a perfect Record. 7. He is the One Who created the heavens and the earth in six Days —and His Throne was upon the waters—in order to test which of you is best in deeds. And if you (O Prophet) say, “Surely you will (all) be raised up after death,” the disbelievers will certainly say, “That is nothing but pure magic!” 8. And if We delay their punishment until an appointed time, they will definitely say, “What is holding it back?” Indeed, on the Day it overtakes them, it will not be averted from them, and they will be overwhelmed by what they used to ridicule.
Surah 11 - Hûd (Hûd) - Verses 6-8
Adversity and Prosperity
9. If We give people a taste of Our mercy then take it away from them, they become utterly desperate, ungrateful. 10. But if We give them a taste of prosperity after being touched with adversity, they say, “My ills are gone,” and become totally prideful and boastful, 11. except those who patiently endure and do good. It is they who will have forgiveness and a mighty reward.