Tafsir Ibn Kathir on At-Talaq 65:8

Surah At-Talaq 65:8

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ﲂ ﲃ ﲄ ﲅ ﲆ ﲇ ﲈ ﲉ ﲊ ﲋ ﲌ ﲍ ﲎ ﲏ

And how many a city was insolent toward the command of its Lord and His messengers, so We took it to severe account and punished it with a terrible punishment.

Punishment for defying Allah's Commandments Allah the Exalted threatens those who defy His commands, deny His Messengers and contradict His legislation, by informing them of the end that earlier nations met who did the same,

وكٲين من قرية عتت عن أمر ربها ورسله

And many a town revolted against the command of its Lord and His Messengers; meaning, they rebelled, rejected and arrogantly refused to obey Allah and they would not follow His Messengers,

فحاسبناها حسابا شديدا وعذبناها عذابا نكرا

and We called it to a severe account, and We shall punish it with a horrible torment. meaning, horrendous and terrifying,

Tafsir of At-Talaq 65:8

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