In this lesson on Sūrah Hūd, verses 69–83, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf discusses the visit of the angels to Prophet Ibrāhīm (AS) and the events that followed. The angels bring glad tidings of offspring and inform Ibrāhīm of the impending punishment for the people of Lūṭ (AS). Despite Ibrāhīm’s compassionate plea on behalf of Lūṭ’s nation, the divine decree is final. The lesson then moves to Lūṭ’s encounter with the angels, the aggressive behaviour of his people, and the eventual destruction of their town through a severe punishment. This passage highlights the mercy shown to the prophets and believers, and the certainty of divine justice.

In this lesson on Sūrah Hūd, verses 61–68, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf explores the story of the Prophet Ṣāliḥ (AS) and his mission to the people of Thamūd. The lesson highlights Ṣāliḥ’s sincere call to monotheism, the miraculous she-camel as a clear sign from Allah, and the arrogance and disbelief of his people. Despite repeated warnings, they defied the command and killed the she-camel, leading to their destruction by a mighty blast. The lecture reflects on the consequences of rejecting divine guidance and the mercy shown to the believers who stood firm.

In this lesson on Sūrah Hūd (verses 50–60), Shaykh Dr Aḥsan Ḥanīf explores the story of Prophet Hūd (ʿalayhis-salām) and his mission to the people of ʿĀd. Despite Hūd’s clear call to worship Allāh alone and his sincere warnings, the people arrogantly rejected his message, accusing him of madness and clinging to their false gods. Hūd firmly declared his reliance on Allāh and absolved himself from their shirk. The lecture highlights how ʿĀd’s persistent disobedience led to their destruction, while Hūd and the believers were saved by Allāh’s mercy - a powerful reminder of the consequences of arrogance and the importance of submitting to divine truth.