Nuh | Noah
[71:1] We sent Nuh to his people (and said to him), ‘Warn your people before a painful punishment comes to them’.
[71:2] He said, ‘O my people, I openly warn you
[71:3] that you must worship Allah, and fear Him, and obey me,
[71:4] and Allah will forgive you your sins, and will respite you to an appointed term. Indeed when Allah‘s term comes, it is not deferred, if you only know!’
[71:5] He said, ‘My Lord, I have called my people night and day,
[71:6] but my call added only to their flight (from the truth).
[71:7] Whenever I called them, so that You might forgive them, they put their fingers into their ears, and wrapped their clothes around themselves, and grew obstinate, and waxed proud in extreme arrogance.
[71:8] Then I called them loudly,
[71:9] and then I spoke to them in public and spoke to them in private.
[71:10] So I said, Pray to your Lord for your forgiveness, Indeed He is Very-Forgiving,
[71:11] and He will cause the heavens to rain upon you in abundance,
[71:12] and will help you with riches and sons, and will cause gardens to grow for you, and cause rivers to flow for you.
[71:13] What has happened to you that you do not appreciate the Majesty of Allah,
[71:14] while He has created you in different phases?
[71:15] Did you not see how Allah has created seven heavens one upon another,
[71:16] and has made the moon a light therein, and made the sun a lamp?
[71:17] And Allah has caused you to grow well out of the earth,
[71:18] then He will send you back into it, and will bring you forth once again.
[71:19] And Allah has made the earth a spread for you,
[71:20] so that you may go about its broad ways’.
[71:21] And said Nuh, ‘My Lord, they disobeyed me, and followed him whose wealth and children added nothing to him but loss,
[71:22] and they devised a mighty plot,
[71:23] and said (to their people), ‘Never forsake your gods, and never forsake Wadd, nor Suwa, nor Yaghuth and Yauq and Nasr.
[71:24] And they have led many astray. And (O my Lord,) let not the wrongdoers progress in anything but deviation from the right path’.
[71:25] Because of their sins they were drowned, and then admitted into the Fire. So they found no helpers for them besides Allah.
[71:26] And said Nuh, ‘My Lord, do not leave on earth even a single inhabitant (surviving) out of the disbelievers.
[71:27] If You leave them (surviving), they will lead Your servants astray, and will beget none but a sinful disbeliever.
[71:28] My Lord, grant pardon to me, and to my parents, and to everyone who enters my home as a believer, and to all the believing men and believing women, and do not increase the wrongdoers but in ruin’.
[71:1] We sent Nuh to his people (and said to him), ‘Warn your people before a painful punishment comes to them’.
[71:2] He said, ‘O my people, I openly warn you
[71:3] that you must worship Allah, and fear Him, and obey me,
[71:4] and Allah will forgive you your sins, and will respite you to an appointed term. Indeed when Allah‘s term comes, it is not deferred, if you only know!’
[71:5] He said, ‘My Lord, I have called my people night and day,
[71:6] but my call added only to their flight (from the truth).
[71:7] Whenever I called them, so that You might forgive them, they put their fingers into their ears, and wrapped their clothes around themselves, and grew obstinate, and waxed proud in extreme arrogance.
[71:8] Then I called them loudly,
[71:9] and then I spoke to them in public and spoke to them in private.
[71:10] So I said, Pray to your Lord for your forgiveness, Indeed He is Very-Forgiving,
[71:11] and He will cause the heavens to rain upon you in abundance,
[71:12] and will help you with riches and sons, and will cause gardens to grow for you, and cause rivers to flow for you.
[71:13] What has happened to you that you do not appreciate the Majesty of Allah,
[71:14] while He has created you in different phases?
[71:15] Did you not see how Allah has created seven heavens one upon another,
[71:16] and has made the moon a light therein, and made the sun a lamp?
[71:17] And Allah has caused you to grow well out of the earth,
[71:18] then He will send you back into it, and will bring you forth once again.
[71:19] And Allah has made the earth a spread for you,
[71:20] so that you may go about its broad ways’.
[71:21] And said Nuh, ‘My Lord, they disobeyed me, and followed him whose wealth and children added nothing to him but loss,
[71:22] and they devised a mighty plot,
[71:23] and said (to their people), ‘Never forsake your gods, and never forsake Wadd, nor Suwa, nor Yaghuth and Yauq and Nasr.
[71:24] And they have led many astray. And (O my Lord,) let not the wrongdoers progress in anything but deviation from the right path’.
[71:25] Because of their sins they were drowned, and then admitted into the Fire. So they found no helpers for them besides Allah.
[71:26] And said Nuh, ‘My Lord, do not leave on earth even a single inhabitant (surviving) out of the disbelievers.
[71:27] If You leave them (surviving), they will lead Your servants astray, and will beget none but a sinful disbeliever.
[71:28] My Lord, grant pardon to me, and to my parents, and to everyone who enters my home as a believer, and to all the believing men and believing women, and do not increase the wrongdoers but in ruin’.
Tafsir
Overview of Surah Nuh
- Title and Position: Surah Nuh is the 71st chapter of the Quran. The title “Nuh” is the name of Prophet Noah, to whom the surah is dedicated, focusing on his mission to his people, his call to worship God alone, and the subsequent rejection by his community.
- Verses and Structure: This surah contains 28 verses. It recounts the story of Prophet Noah, his prolonged efforts to guide his people to monotheism, their persistent denial, and the eventual divine punishment of the flood.
- Themes and Messages: Major themes include the steadfastness of Prophet Noah in his mission, the rejection and punishment of his people, the nature of prophetic warnings, and the importance of seeking forgiveness from God.
- Significance in Islamic Thought: Surah Nuh is significant for illustrating the challenges faced by prophets, the consequences of denying God’s messages, and the mercy and justice of God in dealing with humanity.
Detailed Explanation
- Prophetic Mission of Noah: The surah details Noah’s mission to call his people to worship God alone, urging them to abandon idolatry and wickedness, emphasizing his role as a patient and determined messenger.
- Rejection by the People: Despite Noah’s earnest efforts and clear warnings, his people dismiss his call, cling to their ancestral traditions, and continue to reject the message of monotheism.
- Noah’s Prayer and Divine Response: The surah presents Noah’s prayer to God, expressing his frustration with his people’s rejection and asking God to not leave any disbelievers on earth. God responds by instructing Noah to build the ark in preparation for the flood that would destroy the unbelievers.
- The Flood: While the surah does not detail the event of the flood, it implies the destruction of Noah’s people as a consequence of their disbelief and highlights the salvation of Noah and those who believed with him.
- Moral and Spiritual Lessons: Surah Nuh emphasizes the importance of sincere repentance, the futility of idolatry, the inevitability of divine justice, and the role of prophets as warners and guides for humanity.
FAQs
- Why is Surah Nuh named after Prophet Noah?
- The surah is named after Prophet Noah because it focuses on his mission, the response of his people, and the lessons to be drawn from his story, serving as a reminder of the themes of prophecy, warning, and redemption.
- What is the main message of Surah Nuh to its readers?
- The main message is the importance of heeding prophetic warnings, the necessity of worshiping God alone, the power of repentance, and the reality of divine retribution for persistent disbelief.
- How does the surah portray the character of Prophet Noah?
- Prophet Noah is portrayed as a dedicated, patient, and compassionate messenger who tirelessly invites his people to the path of righteousness and is deeply concerned for their spiritual well-being.
- What lessons can be learned from the rejection of Noah’s people?
- The rejection illustrates the dangers of blind adherence to tradition, the consequences of ignoring divine guidance, and the broader theme of accountability that transcends time, applicable to all communities throughout history.
- The surah is named after Prophet Noah because it focuses on his mission, the response of his people, and the lessons to be drawn from his story, serving as a reminder of the themes of prophecy, warning, and redemption.
- The main message is the importance of heeding prophetic warnings, the necessity of worshiping God alone, the power of repentance, and the reality of divine retribution for persistent disbelief.
- Prophet Noah is portrayed as a dedicated, patient, and compassionate messenger who tirelessly invites his people to the path of righteousness and is deeply concerned for their spiritual well-being.
- The rejection illustrates the dangers of blind adherence to tradition, the consequences of ignoring divine guidance, and the broader theme of accountability that transcends time, applicable to all communities throughout history.
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