Commentary ...

First, He says the people of 'Ad denied the Signs of their Lord obstinately, denying every sign sent as evidence of the authenticity of their prophet. The verse says: " And this was(the people of)'Ad; they rejected the Signs of their Lord, ..." Secondly, they opposed the prophets, with a roguish behavior and in an unruly manner. The verse continues: "... and disobeyed His Messengers, ..." Thirdly, they abandoned Allah's decree and followed the order of any despot instead. "...

and followed the command of every obstinate tyrant. " What a greater sin can be found that they abandoned faith, opposed their prophets and followed the obstinate tyrants. The Arabic word/ jabbar/ is a term used to denote a person who furiously strikes, kills, and destroys and does not follow the rule of reason. And the term/ 'anid/ refers to someone who is extraordinarily hostile towards the truth and never acknowledges it.

the 'Ad disbelieved in their Lord: so away with 'Ad, the people of Hud. " Commentary : In this verse which ends the story of Hud and the tribe of 'Ad, the Qur'an explains the consequences of their evil acts and falsehood saying that they were damned and cursed in this world for their evil deeds and were made infamous with a notorious history after their death. The verse says: " And they were pursued by a curse in this world, and on the Day of Resurrection. Behold!

the 'Ad disbelieved in their Lord: ..." It will be said on the Day of Resurrection: "Let it be known on the Day of Resurrection that the people of 'Ad refused to recognize their Lord and lost His favor upon them.