informs us about the People of Nuh who disobeyed their Messenger; Nuh (Noah, peace be upon him), Because of their sins they were drowned, then were made to enter the Fire. And they found none to help them instead of Allâh. i.e., they drowned and in the Hereafter they will enter Hellfire because of their sins.
These Noble Ayahs as well as the other Ayahs and Hadith to the same effect indicate that all the trials and tribulation that servants suffer from, and which only Allah knows, are the result of their mistakes and sins, and the deeds which contradict the Truth.
Allah reminds us so that we will receive admonition, and thus repent to Allah and obey Him and refrain from whatever He has prohibited. This is why Allah states in the previous Ayah: that He (Allâh) may make them taste a part of that which they have done, in order that they may return (by repenting to Allâh, and begging His Pardon).
And if Allâh were to punish men for that which they earned, He would not leave a moving (living) creature on the surface of the earth
And indeed We punished the people of Fir'aun (Pharaoh) with years of drought and shortness of fruits (crops), that they might remember (take heed).
Allah punished the people of Fir'aun with drought and the scarcity of crops so they would remember their bad deeds, repent to Allah, obey Him and become steadfast to the Commands of Allah. Thus, He would reform their conditions, fill their hearts with Tawqa, send rain and bestow blessings upon them.
And if the people of the towns had believed and had the Taqwâ (piety), certainly, We should have opened for them blessings from the heaven and the earth
And if only they had acted according to the Taurât (Torah), the Injeel (Gospel), and what has (now) been sent down to them from their Lord (the Qur'ân), they would surely have gotten provision from above them and from underneath their feet.
O you who believe! Keep your duty to Allâh and fear Him, and speak (always) the truth. He will direct you to do righteous good deeds and will forgive you your sins.
And whosoever fears Allâh and keeps his duty to Him, He will make a way for him to get out (from every difficulty). And He will provide him from (sources) he never could imagine.
and whosoever fears Allâh and keeps his duty to Him, He will make his matter easy for him.
Verily, We sent (Messengers) to many nations before you (O Muhammad ﺻﻠﻰ ﺍﷲ ﻋﻠﻴـﻪ ﻭﺳـﻠﻢ). And We seized them with extreme poverty (or loss in wealth) and loss in health (with calamities) so that they might humble themselves (believe with humility).
When Our Torment reached them, why then did they not humble themselves (believe with humility)? But their hearts became hardened, and Shaitân (Satan) made fairseeming to them that which they used to do.
If they (nonMuslims) had believed in Allâh, and went on the Right Way (i.e. Islâm) We would surely have bestowed on them water (rain) in abundance.
That We might try them thereby. And whosoever turns away from the Reminder of his Lord (i.e. this Qur'ân, and practise not its laws and orders), He will cause him to enter in a severe torment (i.e. Hell).
In these Noble Ayahs, Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) says that if servants believe in Him, obey His Commands, fear Him as He should be feared, and supplicate to Him sincerely in times of ordeals and afflictions, Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) will bestow upon them whatever they ask, protect them aganist whatever they fear, forgive their sins, remove their hardships, and send down rain and blessings to them.
O Muslims! Fear Allah and hasten to seek His pleasure. You must strive against your lower selves for the sake of Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) and force yourselves to sincerely repent of all your sins. Fight against your whims, Satan, and the evil of your souls. Prepare yourself for the Hereafter and supplicate to Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) often and seek His forgiveness. Thus, He will set right your affairs, facilitate your matters, suffice you out of His bounty, eliminate your adversities, save you from the plots of your enemies, and protect you from punishment in this life and in the Hereafter.
As for those who strive hard in Us (Our Cause), We will surely guide them to Our Paths (i.e. Allâh's religion Islâmic Monotheism). And verily, Allâh is with the Muhsinûn (good doers).
Allâh has promised those among you who believe and do righteous good deeds, that He will certainly grant them succession to (the present rulers) in the land, as He granted it to those before them, and that He will grant them the authority to practise their religion which He has chosen for them (i.e. Islâm). And He will surely give them in exchange a safe security after their fear (provided) they (believers) worship Me and do not associate anything (in worship) with Me.
But if you remain patient and become AlMuttaqûn [the pious See V.2:2], not the least harm will their cunning do to you. Surely, Allâh surrounds all that they do.
Verily, for the Muttaqûn (the pious See V.2:2) are Gardens of delight (Paradise) with their Lord.
Having mercy on the poor and the needy and showing kindness to them is one of the good deeds which we should do nowadays and at all times. Sadaqah (charity) is one of the best deeds that repels evil and brings mercy.
and do good. Truly, Allâh loves AlMuhsinûn (the gooddoers).
Surely, Allâh's Mercy is (ever) near unto the gooddoers.
but if you remit it by way of charity, that is better for you if you did but know.
Believe in Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad ﺻﻠﻰ ﺍﷲ ﻋﻠﻴﻪ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ), and spend of that whereof He has made you trustees. And such of you as believe and spend (in Allâh's Way), theirs will be a great reward.
It was authentically reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) stated, "Sadaqah and QiyamulLayl (standing for optional Prayer at night)
extinguish (the fire of sin) just as water extinguishes a fire ." The Prophet (peace be upon him) then recited the following Ayah:
Their sides forsake their beds, to invoke their Lord in fear and hope, and they spend (in charity in Allâh's Cause) out of what We have bestowed on them.
No person knows what is kept hidden for them of joy as a reward for what they used to do. He (peace be upon him) said: "The Merciful shows mercy to those who show mercy. Show mercy to those on Earth and the One Who is in Heaven will show mercy to you." and "Anyone who does not show mercy, will not be shown mercy."
I ask Allah to set right the affairs of all Muslims, fill their hearts with Taqwa, and guide their rulers. May Allah bestow on us sincere Tawbah (repentance to Allah) of all our sins and to help us follow His Shari`ah (Islamic law). I ask Him to protect all Muslims from the plots of their enemies. He is Able to do all things and peace and blessings be upon His servant and Messenger Muhammad, his family, and Companions!