Al-Fajr 89:9–10
Thamud and Pharaoh
وَثَمُودَ ٱلَّذِينَ جَابُوا۟ ٱلصَّخْرَ بِٱلْوَادِ ٩ وَفِرْعَوْنَ ذِى ٱلْأَوْتَادِ ١٠
The meaning, simply
And with Thamud, the people of Salih, peace be upon him, who carved homes out of the rock in the valley? And with Pharaoh, king of Egypt, owner of the armies that held up his rule?
Meaning from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, simplified for children. Reviewed by Sherif Alkady, 17 October 2026.
Words to understand
- جَابُوا۟ ٱلصَّخْرَ
- carved the rocks
- ذِى ٱلْأَوْتَادِ
- owner of the armies that held up his rule
Think with me
What is left of their strong houses? And what lasts for us?