Yusuf Ali. โThey followed what the evil ones gave out (falsely) against the power of Solomon: the blasphemers Were, not Solomon, but the evil ones, teaching men Magic, and such things as came down at babylon to the angels Harut and Marut. But neither of these taught anyone (Such things) without saying: โWe are only for trial; so do not
Read Surah Hud Ayat 42 (11:42) with translation. Included verse by verse commentary with tafsir for those looking to learn about this ayah in detail.
The Power of Allah to create the Clouds and that which comes from Them. Allah tells us that He drives the clouds from the beginning, when they are formed and are still weak. This is the "Gentle driving." ุซูู
ูู ููุคูููููู ุจููููููู. (then joins them together,) means, He brings them together after they have been scattered.
Surah Fatir Ayat 43 with English Translation. (Shown in their) behaving arrogantly in the land and plotting evil; and the evil plot encloseth but the men who make it. Then, can they expect aught save the treatment of the folk of old? Thou wilt not find for Allah's way of treatment any substitute, nor wilt thou find for Allah's way of treatment
This was a preliminary step designed to prepare the minds of people for the acceptance of their prohibition. The injunction prohibiting the performance of Prayer when in a state of intoxication came later, and ultimately alcohol, gambling and the like were categorically prohibited see (Surah An-Nisa, ayat 43) and (Surah Al-Maidah, ayat 90).
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