28-40
So We caught him and his armies, then We threw them in the flowing water of (the sea), then see how the end of the unjust was (brought about).
“Same to Verse No.3”
Al-Qasas (The Narrative)
So We caught him and his armies, then We threw them in the flowing water of (the sea), then see how the end of the unjust was (brought about).
28-41
And We made them leaders inviting towards the fire, and on the day of resurrection they will not be helped.
“Same to Verse No.3”
28-42
And We made a curse to follow them in this world, and on the day of resurrection they will be among those who are disgracefully hated. (R 4)
“Same to Verse No.3”
28-43
And We gave the book to Musa after We had destroyed the earlier generations, visual proofs for mankind and a guidance and a mercy that they may be mindful.
“Same to Verse No.3”
28-44
And you were not on the western side when We decreed the commandment to Musa and you were not among the witnesses.
“Same to Verse No.3”
28-45
But We produced generations and life lasted on them, and you were not dwelling among the people of Midian reciting to them Our signs, but We were the senders (of messengers).
“Same to Verse No.3”
28-46
And you were not at the side of the Mount Toor when We called out (to Musa), but (this information is) a mercy from your Fosterer that you may warn a people to whom no warner came before you that they may be mindful.
“Same to Verse No.3”
28-47
And had (you) not been (sent and had) they been afflicted with a disaster because of what their hands had sent before, then they would have said, “”Our Fosterer! why did You not send a messenger to us, so that we could follow Your signs (instructions) and be among the believers.””
“Same to Verse No.3”
28-48
But when the truth came to them from Us, they said, “”Why is he not given the like of what was given to Musa?”” Did they not reject that which was given to Musa earlier? They say, “”Two magicians helping each other,”” and they say, “”We certainly do not believe in all.””
“Same to Verse No.3”
28-49
Say, “”Then bring a book from Allah which is a better guide than these two (that) I may follow it, if you are truthful.””
“Same to Verse No.3”
28-50
But if they do not respond to you, then know that they follow only their desires, and who is more astray than one who follows his desire without guidance from Allah, Allah certainly does not guide the unjust people. (R 5)
“Same to Verse No.3”
28-51
And We indeed made the word to reach them that they may be mindful.
The condition of those who believed in the Quran from among those who had received Divine messages earlier is described.
28-52
Those to whom We gave the book before it, they believe in it. (P 19 ½)
“Same to Verse No.51”
28-53
And when it is read to them, they say, “”We believe in it, it is certainly the truth from our Fosterer, (even) before it (came) we were of those who had submitted (as Muslims).””
“Same to Verse No.51”
28-54
Those will be given twice the reward due to them, because they were patient and they turn off evil with good and spend from that which We have provided them.
“Same to Verse No.51”
28-55
And when they hear vain talk they keep away from it and say, “”For us our deeds and for you your deeds, peace be on you, we do not desire (to be involved) with those who are ignorant.””
“Same to Verse No.51”
28-56
You certainly cannot guide (him) whom you love, but Allah guides whom He wills and He knows best those who are capable of receiving guidance.
Guidance solely depends on the will of Allah (SWT).
28-57
And they say, “”If we follow the guidance with you, we will be snatched away from our land.”” Have We not established (the Kaaba as) a secure sanctuary for them, to which fruits of all kinds are brought (as) a provision from Us? But the majority of them does not know.
Some people were afraid to accept Islam because of its enemies. Allah (SWT) convences them that He has provided them safety and food in Makkah, it is He Who destroys the towns if people do not accept His message. Therefore instead of preferring the glamour of this world they should prefer the hereafter.
28-58
And how many towns have We destroyed which were boastful in their livelihood? So those are their houses, they have not been dwelt in after them except a little, and We were the inheritors.
“Same to Verse No.57”
28-59
And your Fosterer did not destroy the towns unless He had raised in their capital a messenger who read to them Our signs, and We do not destroy the towns unless their people are unjust.
“Same to Verse No.57”