The Holy Quran 46:24 — Surah Al-Ahqaf

Arabic text

فَلَمَّا رَأَوْهُ عَارِضًا مُّسْتَقْبِلَ أَوْدِيَتِهِمْ قَالُوا۟ هَـٰذَا عَارِضٌ مُّمْطِرُنَا ۚ بَلْ هُوَ مَا ٱسْتَعْجَلْتُم بِهِۦ ۖ رِيحٌ فِيهَا عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ

Translation

(However, despite his tireless efforts, the people refused to accept Imaan. Eventually, Allaah's punishment came to them. Referring to the approach of the punishment, Allaah says,) When they observed it (the punishment) as a cloud approaching their valleys they exclaimed, "This is a cloud that will bring us rain." Rather, it was the thing they sought to hasten, a fierce wind bearing a painful punishment.

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The cloud of punishment: that is, a cloud was seen rising before them. They thought that all the rivers and streams would be filled, and began to say: “A heavily raining cloud has risen; now things will go well.” At that time, because of a long drought, they were in great need of water.

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