Transliteration:( Wa zuroo'inw wa maqaa min kareem )
"And sown fields and nice houses [26]."
This verse highlights the earthly splendour that the people of Pharaoh once enjoyed—vast fields, richly cultivated lands, and beautifully adorned houses and palaces. According to historical narrations, the gardens of Pharaoh stretched from Rashid (Rosetta) to Aswan, covering a region that would take twenty days' journey to cross. These lands were abundant with fruits, showcasing the luxuries and resources Pharaoh’s nation possessed.
Their ornate homes and majestic buildings reflected a civilisation deeply rooted in material wealth, yet spiritually bankrupt. Despite such blessings, they rebelled against Allah, showing that worldly prosperity is no guarantee of righteousness or divine favour.
After Pharaoh and his army were destroyed, these gardens, fields, and homes were left behind and eventually utilised by the Israelites—the very people they had once enslaved. This shift in ownership serves as a clear manifestation of Allah’s justice, transferring earthly power from the oppressors to the oppressed as a sign for all of mankind.
The tafsir of Surah Ad-Dukhan verse 26 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Dukhan ayat 17 which provides the complete commentary from verse 17 through 33.
(44:26) and sown fields and splendid mansions,
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
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