Surah Ad-Dukhaan
Chapter 44 · Verse 17 · Revealed in Makkah
“And We had already tried before them the people of Pharaoh, and there came to them a noble messenger,”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
The Story of Musa and Fir`awn, and how the Children of Israel were saved
Allah tells us, `before these idolators, We tested the people of Fir`awn, the copts of Egypt.'
وَجَآءَهُمْ رَسُولٌ كَرِيمٌ
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
Commentary
دُخَانٍ مُّبِينٍ...visible smoke" in verse (10) embodies a prophecy and the Prophet ﷺ was asked to watch for the Day when the sky will bring forth a manifest smoke covering the people. There are three opinions recorded about this from the Companions and their pupils.
What does this verse bring up for you today?