530 Page Notes

 54 Surah Al-Qamar (continued)

Page 530 - Related Hadith/Sunnah

Translation of the meaning by Sahih International.

Page 530 - Related Hadiths and Sunnah

Surah Al-Qamar (Chapter 54), Verses 28 through 49 covers the entirety of page 530 in the standard Madinah mushaf (Quran). This section concludes the historical accounts of the destroyed nations—detailing the final destruction of the tribe of Thamud, the rescue of the family of Lot (Lut), and the drowning of the People of Pharaoh—before issuing a sharp warning to the contemporary Quraysh polytheists. The passage concludes with a fundamental theological declaration regarding Al-Qadr (Divine Decree).

The authentic Hadiths and prophetic traditions linked to this specific page provide critical contextual definitions for these historical punishments and the mechanics of divine destiny.

1. The Day of Destruction for Thamud (Verses 29–31)

“But they called their companion, and he took [a sword] and hamstrung [the she-camel]. And how [severe] was My punishment and warning? Indeed, We sent upon them one shriek, and they became like the dry twig fragments of an innkeeper.”

The Sunnah explicitly names the primary antagonist referenced in Verse 29 ("their companion") who led the slaughter of the miraculous she-camel, characterizing him as an archetype of societal evil.

The Most Wretched Man of the Nation (Sahih al-Bukhari & Sahih Muslim)

Abdullah ibn Zam'ah narrated that the Prophet delivered a sermon and mentioned the she-camel and the man who hamstrung her.

The Prophet recited: “When the most wretched of them was sent forth...” [Surah Ash-Shams 91:12] and explained: "A powerful, wicked, and malicious man among them—who was highly influential and protected in his tribe like Abu Zam'ah—stepped forward to kill her." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 65, Hadith 4942; Sahih Muslim, Book 51, Hadith 49).

The Prophet historically identified this man in other authentic traditions as Qudar ibn Salif, cementing his identity as the "companion" mentioned on page 530.

2. The Stone-Storm and the Rescue of Lot's Family (Verses 34–35)

“Indeed, We sent upon them a storm of stones, except the family of Lot; We saved them before dawn—as favor from Us. Thus do We reward he who is grateful.”

• Sunnah Link on the Timing of Istighfar (Seeking Forgiveness): The phrasing of Verse 35 notes that Lot's family was saved “before dawn” (Sahar). The Prophet established that the Sahar (the final third of the night just before the break of dawn) is the most spiritually potent window for rescue and acceptance of prayer.

• In Sahih al-Bukhari, Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah said: "Our Lord descends every night to the nearest heaven when one-third of the night remains and says: 'Who is saying a prayer to Me that I may answer it? Who is asking Something of Me that I may give it to him? Who is asking forgiveness of Me that I may forgive him?'" (Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 19, Hadith 1145).

3. The Divine Decree: Everything Created by Measure (Verse 49)

“Indeed, all things We created with predestination (Qadr).”

This particular verse serves as one of the primary textual pillars for the sixth Article of Islamic Faith: belief in Al-Qadr (Divine Decree). The historical reason for the revelation of this verse, as well as its theological boundaries, are thoroughly mapped out in the Sunnah.

The Occasion of Revelation (Sahih Muslim)

Abu Hurairah reported the direct historical catalyst for why Verse 49 was sent down to the Prophet:

"The polytheists of the Quraysh came to the Messenger of Allah arguing with him concerning the Divine Decree (Al-Qadr). Then this verse was revealed: 'On the Day they are dragged into the Fire on their faces [it will be said], "Taste the touch of Saqar." Indeed, all things We created with Qadr.'" (Sahih Muslim, Book 46, Hadith 2643).

The Writing of the Universe (Sahih Muslim)

The Prophet utilized the absolute reality of Verse 49 to explain the cosmic timeline of creation to his companions, establishing that everything in existence has a predetermined scope.

Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-Aas reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah say: "Allah ordained the measures of creation (al-Maqadir) fifty thousand years before He created the heavens and the earth, while His Throne was over the water." (Sahih Muslim, Book 46, Hadith 2653).

References

• Al-Bukhari, M. I. Sahih al-Bukhari. (Hadiths on the identity and traits of the man who destroyed the she-camel of Thamud, and the spiritual status of the pre-dawn Sahar period).

• Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj. Sahih Muslim. (Hadiths regarding the pagan disputes over free will/destiny that caused the revelation of Verse 49, and the timeline of the writing of cosmic decrees).