But the people persisted in their disbelief and so were destroyed by a single shout. One man believed from among them and urged his people to accept the message of the prophets, who were not asking for any compensation in return and it was only right to worship Allaah (SWT) as He was the Creator of everyone and we will be returned to Him. Narrating the story of the town that was sent three messengers from Allaah (SWT), it is stated how they rejected all three saying that they were ordinary men like them. The warning will only benefit who are sincere in seeking guidance and willing to submit to Allaah (SWT). Swearing by the Qur’an, Allaah (SWT) reaffirms that indeed the Prophet ﷺ has been sent as a warner to his people and he is on the right path, thereby comforting him against the allegations of the disbelievers calling him either insane or a fabricator.
are found at the beginning of twenty-nine surahs in the Qur’an, and only Allaah (SWT) knows their true meaning, albeit scholars have offered possible explanations to their underlying wisdom. These disjointed letters, such as Alif Laam Meem Raa, Haa Meem, Saad etc. This is a middle Makki Surah and derives its name from the Huroof Muqattaat that begin this surah.
