Dua 35 Protection from Evil 2 min read

Divine Help Against Denial

The Prophet Nuh (peace be upon him) 23:26
Arabic text

رَبِّ انْصُرْنِي بِمَا كَذَّبُونِ.

رَبِّ انْصُرْنِي بِمَا كَذَّبُونِ

The Arabic text follows the Quran with full vocalisation. المؤمنون 23:26
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Voice
Transliteration Rabbi-nsurnee bimaa kadhdhaboon.
Meaning
MeaningEN

“My Lord, help me for they have denied me.”

Meaning and significance

Form: The imperative “unsurnee” (انصُرْنِي — help me). A short and powerful supplication of the Prophet Nuh for support against the obstinate pagans after 950 years of calling.

Commentary and lessons

Tafsir of Sheikh Abd al-Rahman al-Saadi

Sheikh as-Saadi explains: “When the people of Nuh finally rejected the truth and displayed arrogance, Nuh turned for help to Allah, asking for a clear decision and for protection.”

Tafsir of Imam Ibn Kathir

Ibn Kathir points out: “Allah answered Nuh, commanding him to build the Ark under Our supervision and according to Our revelation.”

Tafsir al-Baghawi

“…He said: ‘My Lord, help me, for they have called me a liar!…’ That is, help me by destroying them because they called me a liar.

Supporting hadith

In Sahih al-Bukhari (No. 3337) a detailed account is reported of Nuh, his Ark and the salvation of the believers from the Great Flood.

Tags
  • #nuh
  • #help
  • #victory
  • #calling_to_allah
  • #ark
  • #denial

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