The Holy Quran 11:53 — Surah Hud

Arabic text

قَالُوا۟ يَـٰهُودُ مَا جِئْتَنَا بِبَيِّنَةٍ وَمَا نَحْنُ بِتَارِكِىٓ ءَالِهَتِنَا عَن قَوْلِكَ وَمَا نَحْنُ لَكَ بِمُؤْمِنِينَ

Translation

They replied, "O Hood! You have not brought forth a proof (a miracle to prove that you are a Nabi). We will not leave our gods merely on your word (without proof), nor shall we believe in you (without proof)."

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The refusal of the people of ‘Ad to believe: this was their open obstinacy when they said that you have not brought any clear credential or proof of your truthfulness. Whomever Allah appoints to the office of prophethood, He must surely grant him a credential and warrant of appointment.

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