وَلَقَدْ نَادَىٰنَا نُوحٌ فَلَنِعْمَ ٱلْمُجِيبُونَ 75
Translations
And Noah had certainly called Us, and [We are] the best of responders.
Transliteration
Wa-laqad nādā-nā Nūḥun fa-la-ni'ma al-mujībūn
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah affirms that Prophet Nuh (Noah) called upon Allah, and Allah was the best of those who respond to prayers. The ayah emphasizes Allah's responsiveness to the supplication of His messenger despite the rejection he faced from his people for 950 years. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, this demonstrates Allah's mercy and the certainty of His answer to sincere prayers, particularly those of the righteous prophets.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears within Surah As-Saffat, which praises various prophets and their steadfastness. The context specifically celebrates Nuh's perseverance in calling his people to monotheism and his patience through centuries of rejection, culminating in his sincere supplication to Allah, which was answered with salvation for the believers and destruction for the disbelievers.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: 'The supplication of the oppressed is never rejected, even if he is a sinner, for his sin is only against himself.' (Tirmidhi) This relates to Nuh's answered prayer despite his people's overwhelming rejection.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers that sincere supplication to Allah is never in vain and that Allah is the most responsive to those who call upon Him with faith and patience, even when facing prolonged hardship or rejection from others.