Surah Hud
Chapter 11 · Verse 32 · Revealed in Makkah
“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."”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
The People's Request of Nuh to bring the Torment and His Response to Them
Allah, the Exalted, informs that the people of Nuh sought to hasten Allah's vengeance, torment, anger and the trial (His punishment). This is based on their saying,
قَالُواْ ينُوحُ قَدْ جَادَلْتَنَا فَأَكْثَرْتَ جِدَالَنَا
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
Fourthly, it was stated: In your sight these poor people may appear lowly and disgraceful. But, I cannot say as you say that Allah Ta'ala will not bless them with what is good, because good relates to one's heart, not wealth, and only Allah knows the secrets of hearts and He knows whose heart is worthy of receiving good and whose heart is not.
Then, it was said: If I too were to start calling them lowly and disgraceful, I too would become unjust.
What does this verse bring up for you today?