Hud · Ayah 12

فَلَعَلَّكَ تَارِكٌۢ بَعْضَ مَا يُوحَىٰٓ إِلَيْكَ وَضَآئِقٌۢ بِهِۦ صَدْرُكَ أَن يَقُولُوا۟ لَوْلَآ أُنزِلَ عَلَيْهِ كَنزٌ أَوْ جَآءَ مَعَهُۥ مَلَكٌ ۚ إِنَّمَآ أَنتَ نَذِيرٌ ۚ وَٱللَّهُ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ وَكِيلٌ 12

Translations

Then would you possibly leave [out] some of what is revealed to you, or is your breast constrained by it because they say, "Why has there not been sent down to him a treasure or come with him an angel?" But you are only a warner. And Allāh is Disposer of all things.

Transliteration

FalAAallaka tarikun baAAda ma yuhwa ilayka wadha'iqun bihi sadruqa an yaqooloo lawla onzila AAalayhi kanzun aw jaa maAAahu malakun innama anta nadheerun wallahu AAala kulli shay'in wakeel

Tafsir (Explanation)

This ayah addresses the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), reassuring him that he should not suppress or feel distressed about the revelation he receives out of fear that the disbelievers will demand material wealth (treasure) or visible miracles (an angel) as proof. The verse clarifies that the Prophet's role is solely to be a warner (messenger) who conveys Allah's message, while Allah alone is the guardian and disposer of all affairs. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir emphasize that this verse was revealed to console the Prophet against the emotional burden of rejection and the unreasonable demands of the Meccan polytheists.

Revelation Context

This ayah is part of Surah Hud, a Meccan surah revealed during a period of intense opposition to the Prophet in Mecca. It addresses the psychological and spiritual challenges the Prophet faced when communicating the message to a people who rejected him and made impossible demands. The broader context of Surah Hud discusses various prophets and their struggles with their peoples' disbelief, providing solace and historical perspective to Prophet Muhammad.

Related Hadiths

The hadith in Sahih Bukhari (3614) where Aisha asked the Prophet about the hardest day he faced, relates to the emotional weight referenced here. Additionally, Hadith Qudsi in Ahmad's Musnad illustrates Allah's instruction to the Prophet to focus on conveying the message regardless of acceptance or rejection.

Themes

Divine reassurance and consolation of the ProphetThe distinction between the Prophet's duty (conveyance) and results (belief)Rejection and unreasonable demands of disbelieversTrust in Allah's divine managementThe role of messenger as a warner, not a miracle-worker

Key Lesson

Believers should understand that their responsibility is to convey truth sincerely and with wisdom, not to force acceptance or meet every unreasonable objection. True reliance on Allah means focusing on one's duty while trusting Allah to manage outcomes, rather than being burdened by others' rejection or doubts.

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11:58Hud

وَلَمَّا جَآءَ أَمْرُنَا نَجَّيْنَا هُودًا وَٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ مَعَهُۥ بِرَحْمَةٍ مِّنَّا وَنَجَّيْنَـٰهُم مِّنْ عَذَابٍ غَلِيظٍ

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.

11:84Hud

۞ وَإِلَىٰ مَدْيَنَ أَخَاهُمْ شُعَيْبًا ۚ قَالَ يَـٰقَوْمِ ٱعْبُدُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ مَا لَكُم مِّنْ إِلَـٰهٍ غَيْرُهُۥ ۖ وَلَا تَنقُصُوا۟ ٱلْمِكْيَالَ وَٱلْمِيزَانَ ۚ إِنِّىٓ أَرَىٰكُم بِخَيْرٍ وَإِنِّىٓ أَخَافُ عَلَيْكُمْ عَذَابَ يَوْمٍ مُّحِيطٍ

And to Madyan [We sent] their brother Shuʿayb. He said, "O my people, worship Allāh; you have no deity other than Him. And do not decrease from the measure and the scale. Indeed, I see you in prosperity, but indeed, I fear for you the punishment of an all-encompassing Day.

11:17Hud

أَفَمَن كَانَ عَلَىٰ بَيِّنَةٍ مِّن رَّبِّهِۦ وَيَتْلُوهُ شَاهِدٌ مِّنْهُ وَمِن قَبْلِهِۦ كِتَـٰبُ مُوسَىٰٓ إِمَامًا وَرَحْمَةً ۚ أُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ يُؤْمِنُونَ بِهِۦ ۚ وَمَن يَكْفُرْ بِهِۦ مِنَ ٱلْأَحْزَابِ فَٱلنَّارُ مَوْعِدُهُۥ ۚ فَلَا تَكُ فِى مِرْيَةٍ مِّنْهُ ۚ إِنَّهُ ٱلْحَقُّ مِن رَّبِّكَ وَلَـٰكِنَّ أَكْثَرَ ٱلنَّاسِ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ

So is one who [stands] upon a clear evidence from his Lord [like the aforementioned]? And a witness from Him follows it, and before it was the Scripture of Moses to lead and as mercy. Those [believers in the former revelations] believe in it [i.e., the Qur’ān]. But whoever disbelieves in it from the [various] factions - the Fire is his promised destination. So be not in doubt about it. Indeed, it is the truth from your Lord, but most of the people do not believe.

11:93Hud

وَيَـٰقَوْمِ ٱعْمَلُوا۟ عَلَىٰ مَكَانَتِكُمْ إِنِّى عَـٰمِلٌ ۖ سَوْفَ تَعْلَمُونَ مَن يَأْتِيهِ عَذَابٌ يُخْزِيهِ وَمَنْ هُوَ كَـٰذِبٌ ۖ وَٱرْتَقِبُوٓا۟ إِنِّى مَعَكُمْ رَقِيبٌ

And O my people, work according to your position; indeed, I am working. You are going to know to whom will come a punishment that will disgrace him and who is a liar. So watch; indeed, I am with you a watcher, [awaiting the outcome]."