Tafsir Ibn Kathir on Ghafir 40:22

Surah Ghafir 40:22

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ﲜ ﲝ ﲞ ﲟ ﲠ ﲡ ﲢ ﲣ ﲤ ﲥ ﲦ ﲧ ﲨ ﲩ

That was because their messengers were coming to them with clear proofs, but they disbelieved, so Allah seized them. Indeed, He is Powerful and severe in punishment.

ذلك بٲنهم كانت تٲتيهم رسلهم بالبينات

That was because there came to them their Messengers with clear evidences, meaning with clear proof and definitive evidence.

فكفروا

but they disbelieved. means, despite all these signs, they disbelieved and rejected the Message.

فٲخذهم الله

So Allah seized them. means, He destroyed them utterly, and a similar fate awaits the disbelievers.

إنه قوي شديد العقاب

Verily, He is All-Strong, Severe in punishment. means, He is possessed of great strength and might

شديد العقاب

(Severe in punishment), means, His punishment is severe and agonizing; we seek refuge with Allah, may He be blessed and exalted, from that

Tafsir of Ghafir 40:22

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