Transliteration:( In naqoolu illa' taraaka ba'du aalihatinaa bisooo'; qaala inneee ushhidul laaha wash hadooo annee bareee'um mimmaa tushrikoon )
"They said, 'We only say that one of our gods has afflicted you with evil [114].' He replied, 'I call Allah to witness, and you too bear witness [115] that I am free from what you associate with Him.'"
✅ [114] The Effect of Devils and Evil on Prophets
The disbelievers accuse Hazrat Hud (peace be upon him) of being afflicted by evil from their gods. This accusation reveals the ignorance and arrogance of the disbelievers. They attempt to undermine the Prophet by associating his message with evil forces. However, the response from Hazrat Hud (peace be upon him) makes it clear that devils have no power over the intelligence or integrity of a Prophet. No form of evil eye or magic can affect the Prophets of Allah, as they are divinely protected. Allah confirms this in Surah Al-Isra (17:65), where He declares that the devils have no control over His true servants. The accusations of the disbelievers are thus baseless and false.
✅ [115] Testifying Against the Prophet
Hazrat Hud (peace be upon him) calls upon Allah as a witness and challenges the disbelievers to bear witness as well, showing the utter ridicule of their claims. The testimony here is not a religious one, for an infidel cannot testify on behalf of a believer. It is a form of rebuke—the enemy cannot be a credible witness against the Prophet. The challenge to the disbelievers highlights their dishonesty and the injustice they are committing against Hazrat Hud (peace be upon him).
The tafsir of Surah Hud verse 54 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Hud ayat 53 which provides the complete commentary from verse 53 through 56.
(11:54) All we can say is that some god of ours has afflicted you with evil.[59] .Hud said: ‘Indeed I take Allah as my witness,[60] and you too to be my witnesses that I have nothing to do[61] with your associating with Allah
59. That is, it appears that you had behaved rudely towards a god or goddess or saint: Consequently you have been smitten with madness and are being abused, dishonored and pelted with stones in the same streets in which you were respected and honored before this.
60. This was the refutation of their charge that he had not brought any clear evidence to them. It implied: You say that I have brought no evidence to prove that I have been sent by Allah who is a standing witness everywhere in His universe and giving evidence with the phenomena of nature to show that the truth I have stated before you is absolutely correct. This also proves conclusively that there is no sign of truth in what you falsely ascribe to your gods.
61. This is the answer of Prophet Houd (peace be upon him) to their assertion: We are not going to give up our gods at your word. (Surah Hud, ayat 53). His reply implied: Note it well that I, too, feel a strong disgust at the gods you have set up beside Allah.
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