الاعراف — Al-A'raf Ayat 155
وَاخْتَارَ مُوْسٰى قَوْمَهٗ سَبْعِيْنَ رَجُلًا لِّمِيْقَاتِنَا ۚفَلَمَّآ اَخَذَتْهُمُ الرَّجْفَةُ قَالَ رَبِّ لَوْ شِئْتَ اَهْلَكْتَهُمْ مِّنْ قَبْلُ وَاِيَّايَۗ اَتُهْلِكُنَا بِمَا فَعَلَ السُّفَهَاۤءُ مِنَّاۚ اِنْ هِيَ اِلَّا فِتْنَتُكَۗ تُضِلُّ بِهَا مَنْ تَشَاۤءُ وَتَهْدِيْ مَنْ تَشَاۤءُۗ اَنْتَ وَلِيُّنَا فَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَارْحَمْنَا وَاَنْتَ خَيْرُ الْغٰفِرِيْنَ
Wakhtāra mūsā qaumahū sab‘īna rajulal limīqātinā, falammā akhażathumur-rajfatu qāla rabbi lau syi'ta ahlaktahum min qablu wa iyyāy(a), atuhlikunā bimā fa‘alas-sufahā'u minnā, in hiya illā fitnatuk(a), tuḍillu bihā man tasyā'u wa tahdī man tasyā'(u), anta waliyyunā fagfir lanā warḥamnā wa anta khairul-gāfirīn(a).
"And Moses chose from his people seventy men for Our appointment. And when the earthquake seized them, he said, "My Lord, if You had willed, You could have destroyed them before and me [as well]. Would You destroy us for what the foolish among us have done? This is not but Your trial by which You send astray whom You will and guide whom You will. You are our Protector, so forgive us and have mercy upon us; and You are the best of forgivers."
Study Notes for الاعراف — Al-A'raf Ayat 155
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The translation presented here says: "And Moses chose from his people seventy men for Our appointment. And when the earthquake seized them, he said, "My Lord, if You had willed, You could have destroyed them before and me [as well]. Would You destroy us for what the foolish among us have done? This is not but Your trial by which You send astray whom You will and guide whom You will. You are our Protector, so forgive us and have mercy upon us; and You are the best of forgivers." Translation helps non-Arabic readers approach the meaning, while the Arabic text remains the foundation of the Quran. Readers are encouraged to compare trusted translations and consult qualified teachers when studying legal, theological, or historical questions.
Reflection and Practical Meaning
This verse invites readers to slow down, remember Allah, and connect the message of the Quran with daily life. A useful way to approach Al-A'raf ayah 155 is to ask three questions: what does this verse teach about Allah, what does it reveal about human character, and what small action can be practiced today? This method keeps reflection grounded and practical.
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Context for Quran Learners
Al-A'raf is part of the wider Quranic message of guidance, remembrance, mercy, accountability, and worship. Every ayah should be treated with respect for its surrounding passage and the broader teachings of the Quran. This page highlights one verse, but readers benefit most when they also read the nearby verses and the full surah.
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