Surah Hud Ayat 24 in Arabic Text
English Translation
Here you can read various translations of verse 24
The example of the two parties is like the blind and deaf, and the seeing and hearing. Are they equal in comparison? Then, will you not remember?
These two kinds (of men) may be compared to the blind and deaf, and those who can see and hear well. Are they equal when compared? Will ye not then take heed?
The example of the two parties is that one is blind and deaf, and the other capable of seeing and hearing. Can the two be equals? Will you, then, not heed?’
The likeness of the two parties is as the blind and the deaf and the seer and the hearer. Are they equal when compared? Will you not then take heed?
The similitude of the two parties is as the blind and the deaf and the seer and the hearer. Are they equal in similitude? Will ye not then be admonished?
The likeness of the two groups is like the man blind and deaf, and the man beholding and hearer; (i.e., seeing and hearing) are the two equal in likeness? Will you then not be mindful?
These two groups are like the blind and the deaf as compared with those who can see and hear well: can they be alike? How can you not take heed?
ان دونوں فرقوں کی مثال اندھے، بہرے اور دیکھنے، سننے والے جیسی ہے۔ کیا یہ دونوں مثال میں برابر ہیں؟ کیا پھر بھی تم نصیحت حاصل نہیں کرتے؟
Quran 11 Verse 24 Explanation
For those looking for commentary to help with the understanding of Surah Hud ayat 24, we’ve provided two Tafseer works below. The first is the tafseer of Abul Ala Maududi, the second is of Ibn Kathir.
Ala-Maududi
(11:24) The example of the two parties is that one is blind and deaf, and the other capable of seeing and hearing. Can the two be equals?[28] Will you, then, not heed?’
28. Can the attitude and ultimate end of both these types of people be the same? Obviously, he who fails to see the right way and ignores the instruction of the guide who directs him to the right way will necessarily stumble and meet with some terrible mishap. However, he who perceives the right way and follows the instructions of his guide will reach his destination, and reach it safely.
The same difference is found between the two parties mentioned here. One of these carefully observes the realities of the universe and pays heed to the teachings of God’s Messengers. The other party, however, neither uses their eyes properly to perceive God’s signs nor pays heed to His Messengers. The behavior of the two parties is, therefore, bound to be different. And when their behavior is different, there is no reason to believe that their ultimate end will be identical.
Ibn-Kathir
The tafsir of Surah Hud verse 24 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Hud ayat 23 which provides the complete commentary from verse 23 through 24.
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