SURAH 11 — Hūd — هود — “Hūd”

• Revelation Order: 52
• Event Anchor: Mid-to-late Meccan intensification of warnings through stories of past nations (c. 616–619 CE)

Explanation:
Surah Hūd recounts the destruction or deliverance of numerous past communities—those of Noah, Hūd, Ṣāliḥ, Abraham, Lot, Shu‘ayb, and Moses—highlighting that divine judgment is both just and inevitable. Its tone is notably severe, and the Prophet reportedly said that Surah Hūd and its sisters “made my hair turn gray,” indicating its heavy emotional burden. The surah’s vivid warnings and emphasis on steadfastness reflect a period of sharpening opposition in Mecca, when the gap between believers and rejecters had widened and revelation addressed that widening gulf with escalating gravity.

Verse	Verse #	Meccan v Medinan	General Index
Alif, Lam, Ra. [This is] a Book whose verses are perfected and then presented in detail from [one who is] Wise and Acquainted.	1	Meccan	1474
[Through a messenger, saying], “Do not worship except Allah. Indeed, I am to you from Him a warner and a bringer of good tidings,”	2	Meccan	1475
And [saying], “Seek forgiveness of your Lord and repent to Him, [and] He will let you enjoy a good provision for a specified term and give every doer of favor his favor. But if you turn away, then indeed, I fear for you the punishment of a great Day.	3	Meccan	1476
To Allah is your return, and He is over all things competent.”	4	Meccan	1477
Unquestionably, they the disbelievers turn away their breasts to hide themselves from Him. Unquestionably, [even] when they cover themselves in their clothing, Allah knows what they conceal and what they declare. Indeed, He is Knowing of that within the breasts.	5	Meccan	1478
And there is no creature on earth but that upon Allah is its provision, and He knows its place of dwelling and place of storage. All is in a clear register.	6	Meccan	1479
And it is He who created the heavens and the earth in six days – and His Throne had been upon water – that He might test you as to which of you is best in deed. But if you say, “Indeed, you are resurrected after death,” those who disbelieve will surely say, “This is not but obvious magic.”	7	Meccan	1480
And if We hold back from them the punishment for a limited time, they will surely say, “What detains it?” Unquestionably, on the Day it comes to them, it will not be averted from them, and they will be enveloped by what they used to ridicule.	8	Meccan	1481
And if We give man a taste of mercy from Us and then We withdraw it from him, indeed, he is despairing and ungrateful.	9	Meccan	1482
But if We give him a taste of favor after hardship has touched him, he will surely say, “Bad times have left me.” Indeed, he is exultant and boastful –	10	Meccan	1483
Except for those who are patient and do righteous deeds; those will have forgiveness and great reward.	11	Meccan	1484
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 Allah is Disposer of all things.	12	Meccan	1485
Or do they say, “He invented it”? Say, “Then bring ten surahs like it that have been invented and call upon [for assistance] whomever you can besides Allah, if you should be truthful.”	13	Meccan	1486
And if they do not respond to you – then know that the Qur’an was revealed with the knowledge of Allah and that there is no deity except Him. Then, would you [not] be Muslims?	14	Meccan	1487
Whoever desires the life of this world and its adornments – We fully repay them for their deeds therein, and they therein will not be deprived.	15	Meccan	1488
Those are the ones for whom there is not in the Hereafter but the Fire. And lost is what they did therein, and worthless is what they used to do.	16	Meccan	1489
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 the Qur’an. 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.	17	Meccan	1490
And who is more unjust than he who invents a lie about Allah? Those will be presented before their Lord, and the witnesses will say, “These are the ones who lied against their Lord.” Unquestionably, the curse of Allah is upon the wrongdoers.	18	Meccan	1491
Who averted [people] from the way of Allah and sought to make it [seem] deviant while they, concerning the Hereafter, were disbelievers.	19	Meccan	1492
Those were not causing failure [to Allah] on earth, nor did they have besides Allah any protectors. For them the punishment will be multiplied. They were not able to hear, nor did they see.	20	Meccan	1493
Those are the ones who will have lost themselves, and lost from them is what they used to invent.	21	Meccan	1494
Assuredly, it is they in the Hereafter who will be the greatest losers.	22	Meccan	1495
Indeed, they who have believed and done righteous deeds and humbled themselves to their Lord – those are the companions of Paradise; they will abide eternally therein.	23	Meccan	1496
The example of the two parties is like the blind and deaf, and the seeing and hearing. Are they equal in comparison? Then, will you not remember?	24	Meccan	1497
And We had certainly sent Noah to his people, [saying], “Indeed, I am to you a clear warner	25	Meccan	1498
That you not worship except Allah. Indeed, I fear for you the punishment of a painful day.”	26	Meccan	1499
So the eminent among those who disbelieved from his people said, “We do not see you but as a man like ourselves, and we do not see you followed except by those who are the lowest of us [and] at first suggestion. And we do not see in you over us any merit; rather, we think you are liars.”	27	Meccan	1500
He said, “O my people have you considered: if I should be upon clear evidence from my Lord while He has given me mercy from Himself but it has been made unapparent to you, should we force it upon you while you are averse to it?	28	Meccan	1501
And O my people, I ask not of you for it any wealth. My reward is not but from Allah. And I am not one to drive away those who have believed. Indeed, they will meet their Lord, but I see that you are a people behaving ignorantly.	29	Meccan	1502
And O my people, who would protect me from Allah if I drove them away? Then will you not be reminded?	30	Meccan	1503
And I do not tell you that I have the depositories [containing the provision] of Allah or that I know the unseen, nor do I tell you that I am an angel, nor do I say of those upon whom your eyes look down that Allah will never grant them any good. Allah is most knowing of what is within their souls. Indeed, I would then be among the wrongdoers.”	31	Meccan	1504
They said, “O Noah, you have disputed us and been frequent in dispute of us. So bring us what you threaten us, if you should be of the truthful.”	32	Meccan	1505
He said, “Allah will only bring it to you if He wills, and you will not cause [Him] failure.	33	Meccan	1506
And my advice will not benefit you – although I wished to advise you – If Allah should intend to put you in error. He is your Lord, and to Him you will be returned.”	34	Meccan	1507
Or do they say [about Prophet Muhammad], “He invented it”? Say, “If I have invented it, then upon me is [the consequence of] my crime; but I am innocent of what [crimes] you commit.”	35	Meccan	1508
And it was revealed to Noah that, “No one will believe from your people except those who have already believed, so do not be distressed by what they have been doing.	36	Meccan	1509
And construct the ship under Our observation and Our inspiration and do not address Me concerning those who have wronged; indeed, they are [to be] drowned.”	37	Meccan	1510
And he constructed the ship, and whenever an assembly of the eminent of his people passed by him, they ridiculed him. He said, “If you ridicule us, then we will ridicule you just as you ridicule.	38	Meccan	1511
And you are going to know who will get a punishment that will disgrace him [on earth] and upon whom will descend an enduring punishment [in the Hereafter].”	39	Meccan	1512
[So it was], until when Our command came and the oven overflowed, We said, “Load upon the ship of each [creature] two mates and your family, except those about whom the word has preceded, and [include] whoever has believed.” But none had believed with him, except a few.	40	Meccan	1513
And [Noah] said, “Embark therein; in the name of Allah is its course and its anchorage. Indeed, my Lord is Forgiving and Merciful.”	41	Meccan	1514
And it sailed with them through waves like mountains, and Noah called to his son who was apart [from them], “O my son, come aboard with us and be not with the disbelievers.”	42	Meccan	1515
[But] he said, “I will take refuge on a mountain to protect me from the water.” [Noah] said, “There is no protector today from the decree of Allah, except for whom He gives mercy.” And the waves came between them, and he was among the drowned.	43	Meccan	1516
And it was said, “O earth, swallow your water, and O sky, withhold [your rain].” And the water subsided, and the matter was accomplished, and the ship came to rest on the [mountain of] Judiyy. And it was said, “Away with the wrongdoing people.”	44	Meccan	1517
And Noah called to his Lord and said, “My Lord, indeed my son is of my family; and indeed, Your promise is true; and You are the most just of judges!”	45	Meccan	1518
He said, “O Noah, indeed he is not of your family; indeed, he is [one whose] work was other than righteous, so ask Me not for that about which you have no knowledge. Indeed, I advise you, lest you be among the ignorant.”	46	Meccan	1519
[Noah] said, “My Lord, I seek refuge in You from asking that of which I have no knowledge. And unless You forgive me and have mercy upon me, I will be among the losers.”	47	Meccan	1520
It was said, “O Noah, disembark in security from Us and blessings upon you and upon nations [descending] from those with you. But other nations [of them] We will grant enjoyment; then there will touch them from Us a painful punishment.”	48	Meccan	1521
That is from the news of the unseen which We reveal to you, [O Muhammad]. You knew it not, neither you nor your people, before this. So be patient; indeed, the [best] outcome is for the righteous.	49	Meccan	1522
And to ‘Aad [We sent] their brother Hud. He said, “O my people, worship Allah; you have no deity other than Him. You are not but inventors [of falsehood].	50	Meccan	1523
O my people, I do not ask you for it any reward. My reward is only from the one who created me. Then will you not reason?	51	Meccan	1524
And O my people, ask forgiveness of your Lord and then repent to Him. He will send [rain from] the sky upon you in showers and increase you in strength [added] to your strength. And do not turn away, [being] criminals.”	52	Meccan	1525
They said, “O Hud, you have not brought us clear evidence, and we are not ones to leave our gods on your say-so. Nor are we believers in you.	53	Meccan	1526
We only say that some of our gods have possessed you with evil.” He said, “Indeed, I call Allah to witness, and witness [yourselves] that I am free from whatever you associate with Allah	54	Meccan	1527
Other than Him. So plot against me all together; then do not give me respite.	55	Meccan	1528
Indeed, I have relied upon Allah, my Lord and your Lord. There is no creature but that He holds its forelock. Indeed, my Lord is on a path [that is] straight.”	56	Meccan	1529
But if they turn away, [say], “I have already conveyed that with which I was sent to you. My Lord will give succession to a people other than you, and you will not harm Him at all. Indeed my Lord is, over all things, Guardian.”	57	Meccan	1530
And when Our command came, We saved Hud and those who believed with him, by mercy from Us; and We saved them from a harsh punishment.	58	Meccan	1531
And that was ‘Aad, who rejected the signs of their Lord and disobeyed His messengers and followed the order of every obstinate tyrant.	59	Meccan	1532
And they were [therefore] followed in this world with a curse and [as well] on the Day of Resurrection. Unquestionably, ‘Aad denied their Lord; then away with ‘Aad, the people of Hud.	60	Meccan	1533
And to Thamud [We sent] their brother Salih. He said, “O my people, worship Allah; you have no deity other than Him. He has produced you from the earth and settled you in it, so ask forgiveness of Him and then repent to Him. Indeed, my Lord is near and responsive.”	61	Meccan	1534
They said, “O Salih, you were among us a man of promise before this. Do you forbid us to worship what our fathers worshipped? And indeed we are, about that to which you invite us, in disquieting doubt.”	62	Meccan	1535
He said, “O my people, have you considered: if I should be upon clear evidence from my Lord and He has given me mercy from Himself, who would protect me from Allah if I disobeyed Him? So you would not increase me except in loss.	63	Meccan	1536
And O my people, this is the she-camel of Allah – [she is] to you a sign. So let her feed upon Allah ‘s earth and do not touch her with harm, or you will be taken by an impending punishment.”	64	Meccan	1537
But they hamstrung her, so he said, “Enjoy yourselves in your homes for three days. That is a promise not to be denied.”	65	Meccan	1538
So when Our command came, We saved Salih and those who believed with him, by mercy from Us, and [saved them] from the disgrace of that day. Indeed, it is your Lord who is the Powerful, the Exalted in Might.	66	Meccan	1539
And the shriek seized those who had wronged, and they became within their homes [corpses] fallen prone	67	Meccan	1540
As if they had never prospered therein. Unquestionably, Thamud denied their Lord; then, away with Thamud.	68	Meccan	1541
And certainly did Our messengers come to Abraham with good tidings; they said, “Peace.” He said, “Peace,” and did not delay in bringing [them] a roasted calf.	69	Meccan	1542
But when he saw their hands not reaching for it, he distrusted them and felt from them apprehension. They said, “Fear not. We have been sent to the people of Lot.”	70	Meccan	1543
And his Wife was standing, and she smiled. Then We gave her good tidings of Isaac and after Isaac, Jacob.	71	Meccan	1544
She said, “Woe to me! Shall I give birth while I am an old woman and this, my husband, is an old man? Indeed, this is an amazing thing!”	72	Meccan	1545
They said, “Are you amazed at the decree of Allah? May the mercy of Allah and His blessings be upon you, people of the house. Indeed, He is Praiseworthy and Honorable.”	73	Meccan	1546
And when the fright had left Abraham and the good tidings had reached him, he began to argue with Us concerning the people of Lot.	74	Meccan	1547
Indeed, Abraham was forbearing, grieving and [frequently] returning [to Allah].	75	Meccan	1548
[The angels said], “O Abraham, give up this [plea]. Indeed, the command of your Lord has come, and indeed, there will reach them a punishment that cannot be repelled.”	76	Meccan	1549
And when Our messengers, [the angels], came to Lot, he was anguished for them and felt for them great discomfort and said, “This is a trying day.”	77	Meccan	1550
And his people came hastening to him, and before [this] they had been doing evil deeds. He said, “O my people, these are my daughters; they are purer for you. So fear Allah and do not disgrace me concerning my guests. Is there not among you a man of reason?”	78	Meccan	1551
They said, “You have already known that we have not concerning your daughters any claim, and indeed, you know what we want.”	79	Meccan	1552
He said, “If only I had against you some power or could take refuge in a strong support.”	80	Meccan	1553
The angels said, “O Lot, indeed we are messengers of your Lord; [therefore], they will never reach you. So set out with your family during a portion of the night and let not any among you look back – except your wife; indeed, she will be struck by that which strikes them. Indeed, their appointment is [for] the morning. Is not the morning near?”	81	Meccan	1554
So when Our command came, We made the highest part [of the city] its lowest and rained upon them stones of layered hard clay, [which were]	82	Meccan	1555
Marked from your Lord. And Allah ‘s punishment is not from the wrongdoers [very] far.	83	Meccan	1556
And to Madyan [We sent] their brother Shu’ayb. He said, “O my people, worship Allah; 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.	84	Meccan	1557
And O my people, give full measure and weight in justice and do not deprive the people of their due and do not commit abuse on the earth, spreading corruption.	85	Meccan	1558
What remains [lawful] from Allah is best for you, if you would be believers. But I am not a guardian over you.”	86	Meccan	1559
They said, “O Shu’ayb, does your prayer command you that we should leave what our fathers worship or not do with our wealth what we please? Indeed, you are the forbearing, the discerning!”	87	Meccan	1560
He said, “O my people, have you considered: if I am upon clear evidence from my Lord and He has provided me with a good provision from Him…? And I do not intend to differ from you in that which I have forbidden you; I only intend reform as much as I am able. And my success is not but through Allah. Upon him I have relied, and to Him I return.	88	Meccan	1561
And O my people, let not [your] dissension from me cause you to be struck by that similar to what struck the people of Noah or the people of Hud or the people of Salih. And the people of Lot are not from you far away.	89	Meccan	1562
And ask forgiveness of your Lord and then repent to Him. Indeed, my Lord is Merciful and Affectionate.”	90	Meccan	1563
They said, “O Shu’ayb, we do not understand much of what you say, and indeed, we consider you among us as weak. And if not for your family, we would have stoned you [to death]; and you are not to us one respected.”	91	Meccan	1564
He said, “O my people, is my family more respected for power by you than Allah? But you put Him behind your backs [in neglect]. Indeed, my Lord is encompassing of what you do.	92	Meccan	1565
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].”	93	Meccan	1566
And when Our command came, We saved Shu’ayb and those who believed with him, by mercy from Us. And the shriek seized those who had wronged, and they became within their homes [corpses] fallen prone	94	Meccan	1567
As if they had never prospered therein. Then, away with Madyan as Thamud was taken away.	95	Meccan	1568
And We did certainly send Moses with Our signs and a clear authority	96	Meccan	1569
To Pharaoh and his establishment, but they followed the command of Pharaoh, and the command of Pharaoh was not [at all] discerning.	97	Meccan	1570
He will precede his people on the Day of Resurrection and lead them into the Fire; and wretched is the place to which they are led.	98	Meccan	1571
And they were followed in this [world] with a curse and on the Day of Resurrection. And wretched is the gift which is given.	99	Meccan	1572
That is from the news of the cities, which We relate to you; of them, some are [still] standing and some are [as] a harvest [mowed down].	100	Meccan	1573
And We did not wrong them, but they wronged themselves. And they were not availed at all by their gods which they invoked other than Allah when there came the command of your Lord. And they did not increase them in other than ruin.	101	Meccan	1574
And thus is the seizure of your Lord when He seizes the cities while they are committing wrong. Indeed, His seizure is painful and severe.	102	Meccan	1575
Indeed in that is a sign for those who fear the punishment of the Hereafter. That is a Day for which the people will be collected, and that is a Day [which will be] witnessed.	103	Meccan	1576
And We do not delay it except for a limited term.	104	Meccan	1577
The Day it comes no soul will speak except by His permission. And among them will be the wretched and the prosperous.	105	Meccan	1578
As for those who were [destined to be] wretched, they will be in the Fire. For them therein is [violent] exhaling and inhaling.	106	Meccan	1579
[They will be] abiding therein as long as the heavens and the earth endure, except what your Lord should will. Indeed, your Lord is an effecter of what He intends.	107	Meccan	1580
And as for those who were [destined to be] prosperous, they will be in Paradise, abiding therein as long as the heavens and the earth endure, except what your Lord should will – a bestowal uninterrupted.	108	Meccan	1581
So do not be in doubt, [O Muhammad], as to what these [polytheists] are worshipping. They worship not except as their fathers worshipped before. And indeed, We will give them their share undiminished.	109	Meccan	1582
And We had certainly given Moses the Scripture, but it came under disagreement. And if not for a word that preceded from your Lord, it would have been judged between them. And indeed they are, concerning the Qur’an, in disquieting doubt.	110	Meccan	1583
And indeed, each [of the believers and disbelievers] – your Lord will fully compensate them for their deeds. Indeed, He is Acquainted with what they do.	111	Meccan	1584
So remain on a right course as you have been commanded, [you] and those who have turned back with you [to Allah], and do not transgress. Indeed, He is Seeing of what you do.	112	Meccan	1585
And do not incline toward those who do wrong, lest you be touched by the Fire, and you would not have other than Allah any protectors; then you would not be helped.	113	Meccan	1586
And establish prayer at the two ends of the day and at the approach of the night. Indeed, good deeds do away with misdeeds. That is a reminder for those who remember.	114	Meccan	1587
And be patient, for indeed, Allah does not allow to be lost the reward of those who do good.	115	Meccan	1588
So why were there not among the generations before you those of enduring discrimination forbidding corruption on earth – except a few of those We saved from among them? But those who wronged pursued what luxury they were given therein, and they were criminals.	116	Meccan	1589
And your Lord would not have destroyed the cities unjustly while their people were reformers.	117	Meccan	1590
And if your Lord had willed, He could have made mankind one community; but they will not cease to differ.	118	Meccan	1591
Except whom your Lord has given mercy, and for that He created them. But the word of your Lord is to be fulfilled that, “I will surely fill Hell with jinn and men all together.”	119	Meccan	1592
And each [story] We relate to you from the news of the messengers is that by which We make firm your heart. And there has come to you, in this, the truth and an instruction and a reminder for the believers.	120	Meccan	1593
And say to those who do not believe, “Work according to your position; indeed, we are working.	121	Meccan	1594
And wait, indeed, we are waiting.”	122	Meccan	1595
And to Allah belong the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth and to Him will be returned the matter, all of it, so worship Him and rely upon Him. And your Lord is not unaware of that which you do.	123	Meccan	1596