وَلَمَّا جَآءَ أَمْرُنَا نَجَّيْنَا هُودًا وَٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ مَعَهُۥ بِرَحْمَةٍ مِّنَّا وَنَجَّيْنَـٰهُم مِّنْ عَذَابٍ غَلِيظٍ 58
Translations
And when Our command came, We saved Hūd and those who believed with him, by mercy from Us; and We saved them from a harsh punishment.
Transliteration
Wa-lamma jaa amruna najjayna Hudan wa-alladhina amanoo ma'ahu bi-rahmatim minna wa-najjaytnahum min adhabi ghaliz.
Tafsir (Explanation)
When Allah's command came (to destroy the people of 'Ad), He saved Hud and the believers with him through His mercy, delivering them from a severe punishment. Ibn Kathir explains that this refers to the violent windstorm that destroyed the disbelieving people of 'Ad while protecting Hud and those who believed in his message. Al-Tabari emphasizes that Allah's mercy encompasses both salvation from punishment and the protection of the righteous, demonstrating His justice in distinguishing between the believers and disbelievers.
Revelation Context
This ayah is part of the narrative of Prophet Hud within Surah Hud, which details the story of the 'Ad people's rejection of Hud's message and their subsequent destruction. The context describes the moment when Allah's judgment was executed against the arrogant disbelievers who rejected the monotheistic call, while simultaneously showing Allah's compassion toward the faithful believers.
Related Hadiths
The concept relates to the hadith in Sahih Muslim where the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Verily, Allah is merciful and loves mercy, and He grants through mercy what He does not grant through severity.' This echoes the Quranic theme of Allah's mercy protecting the believers.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reassures believers that steadfastness in faith and obedience to Allah's messengers ensures divine protection and mercy, even in the face of widespread disbelief and opposition. It teaches that ultimate victory and salvation come to those who remain faithful, while rejection of the truth leads to destruction.