Essence of the Holy Qur’an — Page 29
H u d 29 has been told not to worry about the threatened destruction of those of his people who will not believe, for the people of many a Prophet before him had met with a similar fate when they opposed and rejected the Truth. So many instances of Divine punishment have been cited in this S u rah and such emphasis laid on the Holy Prophet’s great responsibilities that he is reported to have said, ' S u rah H u d has prematurely aged me' (Manth u r), meaning that the contents of the S u rah weighed so heavily on his mind that he felt the impact of premature old age. Lastly, however, the Holy Prophet is cheered and comforted with the prophecy that great progress and prosperity await his followers.