Al-Haqqah 69:9–10
Pharaoh and the overturned towns
وَجَآءَ فِرْعَوْنُ وَمَن قَبْلَهُۥ وَٱلْمُؤْتَفِكَٰتُ بِٱلْخَاطِئَةِ ٩ فَعَصَوْا۟ رَسُولَ رَبِّهِمْ فَأَخَذَهُمْ أَخْذَةًۭ رَّابِيَةً ١٠
The meaning, simply
Pharaoh came, and the disbelieving nations before him, and the people of Lut's towns, which were turned upside down because of their disbelief and their ugly deeds. They disobeyed the messenger of their Lord, so Allah seized them with a mighty grip.
Meaning from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, simplified for children. Reviewed by Sherif Alkady, 17 October 2026.
Words to understand
- وَٱلْمُؤْتَفِكَٰتُ
- the overturned towns of Lut's people
- بِٱلْخَاطِئَةِ
- their terrible wrongdoing
- رَّابِيَةً
- exceedingly severe
Think with me
Obeying the Messenger, peace be upon him, is safety. Which of his commands do you follow every day?