Dua 37 Protection from Evil 2 min read

Not Among the Wrongdoers

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) 23:94
Arabic text

رَبِّ فَلَا تَجْعَلْنِي فِي الْقَوْمِ الظَّالِمِينَ.

رَبِّ فَلَا تَجْعَلْنِي فِي الْقَوْمِ الظَّالِمِينَ

The Arabic text follows the Quran with full vocalisation. المؤمنون 23:94
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Voice
Transliteration Rabbi fa-la taj‘alnee fi l-qawmi z-zalimeen.
Meaning
MeaningEN

“My Lord, so do not place me among the wrongdoing people.”

Meaning and significance

Form: The prohibitive construction “la taj‘alni” (لَا تَجْعَلْنِي). A supplication for deliverance from the punishment that overtakes the sinners and the oppressors.

Commentary and lessons

Tafsir of Sheikh Abd al-Rahman al-Saadi

Sheikh al-Saadi writes: “Allah commanded the Prophet to pray for deliverance from the general punishment that punishes sinful settlements, so that the believer would not suffer for the sins of others.”

Tafsir of Imam Ibn Kathir

Ibn Kathir explains: “When the punishment of Allah comes, it may encompass both the wicked and those who were near them. Therefore the believers ask for deliverance.”

Tafsir al-Baghawi

“…My Lord…” that is, O Lord.

“…then do not place me (in that case) among the people who are oppressors!…” that is, do not punish me with destruction when they are punished.

Supporting hadith

In the Musnad of Imam Ahmad (No. 22125) the supplication of the Prophet is reported: “O Allah! If You wish to subject a people to trial, take me to Yourself untried!”

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  • #prophet
  • #protection
  • #punishment
  • #wrongdoers
  • #deliverance
  • #divine punishment

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