Deliverance from Danger
رَبِّ نَجِّنِي مِنَ الْقَوْمِ الظَّالِمِينَ.
رَبِّ نَجِّنِي مِنَ الْقَوْمِ الظَّالِمِينَ
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“My Lord! Save me from the wrongdoing people!”
Form: the imperative “najjini” (نجني — save me). Musa’s supplication during his flight from Egypt to Madyan without supplies of food or provision.
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
In “Sahih Muslim” (No. 2699) the words of the Prophet (peace be upon him) about reliance upon Allah during flight from danger are narrated.