Hud 11:65
Hud · ayah 65 of 123
FaAAaqarooha faqalatamattaAAoo fee darikum thalathata ayyamin thalikawaAAdun ghayru makthoob
Saheeh International translation
Other English translations
Abdel Haleem (Oxford)+
"But they hamstrung it, so he said, ‘Enjoy life for another three days:"
Pickthall (classic)+
"But they hamstrung her, and then he said: Enjoy life in your dwelling-place three days! This is a threat that will not be belied."
Yusuf Ali (classic)+
"But they did ham-string her. So he said: "Enjoy yourselves in your homes for three days: (Then will be your ruin): (Behold) there a promise not to be belied!""
Tafsīr · classical commentary
Ibn Kathir
Abridged English, public domain
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Ibn Kathir
Abridged English, public domain
The Conversation between Salih and the People of Thamud
Allah, the Exalted, mentions what transpired in the discussion between Salih and his people. Allah informs of their ignorance and obstinacy in their statement,
(You have been among us as a figure of good hope till this!) They were saying in this, "We had hope in your strong intellect before you began saying what you have said."
(Do you (now) forbid us the worship of what our fathers have worshipped) "what those who were before us were upon."
(But we are really in grave doubt as to that which you invite us.) This alludes to the great amount of doubt that they had.
(He said: "O my people! Tell me, if I have a clear proof from my Lord...") `In reference to what He (Allah) has sent me with to you, I am upon conviction and sure evidence.'
(and there has come to me a mercy from Him, who then can help me against Allah, if I were to disobey Him) `and abandon calling you to the truth and the worship of Allah alone. If I did so, you would not be able to bring me any benefit, nor increase me
(but in loss.)' This means loss and ruin.
Tafsir Saʿdi
English translation, public domain
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Tafsir Saʿdi
English translation, public domain