Dua 46 Protection from Evil 2 min read

Deliverance from Danger

The Prophet Musa (peace be upon him) 28:21
Arabic text

رَبِّ نَجِّنِي مِنَ الْقَوْمِ الظَّالِمِينَ.

رَبِّ نَجِّنِي مِنَ الْقَوْمِ الظَّالِمِينَ

The Arabic text follows the Quran with full vocalisation. القصص 28:21
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Voice
Transliteration Rabbi najjinee mina l-qawmi z-zalimeen.
Meaning
MeaningEN

“My Lord! Save me from the wrongdoing people!”

Meaning and significance

Form: the imperative “najjini” (نجني — save me). Musa’s supplication during his flight from Egypt to Madyan without supplies of food or provision.

Commentary and lessons

Tafsir of Sheikh Abd al-Rahman al-Saadi

Sheikh as-Saadi writes: “Musa fled alone on foot through the desert, fearing pursuit by the soldiers of Pharaoh. His only stronghold and protection was supplication to the Lord.”

Tafsir of Imam Ibn Kathir

Ibn Kathir states: “Allah protected Musa from his pursuers and directed his steps to Madyan, where he found shelter, work, and a righteous family.”

Tafsir al-Baghawi

“…And then he left it…” Musa “…fearful and cautious…” that is, expecting to be pursued.

“…(And Musa) said: ‘My Lord, save me from the people who are wrongdoers!’…” the unbelievers

Supporting hadith

In “Sahih Muslim” (No. 2699) the words of the Prophet (peace be upon him) about reliance upon Allah during flight from danger are narrated.

Tags
  • #musa
  • #flight
  • #fear
  • #deliverance
  • #madyan
  • #wrongdoers
  • #oppression

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