فَأَنجَيْنَـٰهُ وَمَن مَّعَهُۥ فِى ٱلْفُلْكِ ٱلْمَشْحُونِ 119
Translations
So We saved him and those with him in the laden ship.
Transliteration
Fa-anjaynahu wa-man ma'ahu fil-fulki al-mashḥun
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to Allah's salvation of Prophet Nuh (Noah) and the believers with him in the fully-laden ark during the Great Flood. Classical scholars like Al-Tabari and Ibn Kathir emphasize that 'al-fulk al-mashḥun' (the laden ship) was loaded with pairs of every creature, representing divine preservation of life and the fulfillment of Allah's promise to protect the righteous. The ayah demonstrates Allah's mercy toward those who believe and obey, while the disbelievers were drowned, serving as a pivotal sign of divine justice and protection.
Revelation Context
This ayah is part of Surah Ash-Shu'ara (a Meccan surah), which recounts stories of past prophets and their peoples. Ayah 119 specifically concludes the account of Prophet Nuh's mission, illustrating the consequence of belief versus disbelief. The narrative context shows how Nuh preached for 950 years, yet only a few believed, making the salvation of the faithful and destruction of the deniers a central theme in the surah's message to the Meccans.
Related Hadiths
The story of Nuh is referenced in Sahih Bukhari (Hadith 3156) where the Prophet Muhammad mentions that Nuh called his people for 950 years. Additionally, Surah Nuh (Chapter 71) contains extensive Quranic details about Nuh's story, supported by various ahadith in Jami' at-Tirmidhi about the signs of the Hour and past nations.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that Allah fulfills His promise to protect those who trust in Him and follow His guidance, regardless of worldly opposition or numerical weakness. It offers comfort that steadfastness in faith, even when facing overwhelming rejection, ultimately leads to divine salvation and vindication.