The Holy Quran 22:44 — Surah Al-Hajj

Arabic text

وَأَصْحَـٰبُ مَدْيَنَ ۖ وَكُذِّبَ مُوسَىٰ فَأَمْلَيْتُ لِلْكَـٰفِرِينَ ثُمَّ أَخَذْتُهُمْ ۖ فَكَيْفَ كَانَ نَكِيرِ

Translation

...and the people of Madyan (who also rejected the message of Shu'ayb عليه الصلاة والسلام). Moosa عليه الصلاة والسلام was also rejected. (However), We granted respite to the Kuffaar, after which we seized (punished) them. How (severe) was My punishment?

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

To whom Shu'ayb ﵇ was sent. That is, the Copts of Egypt. A Warning to the Disbelievers from the Past: that is, let not the disbelievers, looking at their present numbers and strength, deny the promises being made of victory and help for the Muslims: this is merely a respite from Allah.

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