Surah Al-Baqarah Verse 250 - Read, Listen, Translation, English : And when they went forth to [face] Goliath and his…

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Translation Transliteration — Al-Baqarah

وَلَمَّا بَرَزُوا لِجَالُوتَ وَجُنُودِهِ قَالُوا رَبَّنَا أَفْرِغْ عَلَيْنَا صَبْرًا وَثَبِّتْ أَقْدَامَنَا وَانصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ ۝٢٥٠

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Wa lammaa barazoo liJaaloota wa junoodihee qaaloo Rabbanaaa afrigh `alainaa sabranw wa sabbit aqdaamanaa wansurnaa `alal qawmil kaafireen

📖 Translation (English Meaning)

📖 English Meaning

And when they went forth to [face] Goliath and his soldiers, they said, "Our Lord, pour upon us patience and plant firmly our feet and give us victory over the disbelieving people."

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Translation — Tafsir

Key Words and Meanings:

Barazū (بَرَزُوا): They came out into the open plain, facing the enemy directly in the battlefield.
Afrig (أَفْرِغْ): Pour down or shower upon us—implying an abundant, overwhelming outpouring.
Sabr (صَبْرًا): Patience, steadfastness, and self-control in the face of hardship.
Thabbit aqdāmanā (ثَبِّتْ أَقْدَامَنَا): Make our feet firm—meaning to keep us steadfast in battle, not fleeing or wavering.
Al-Qawm al-Kāfirīn (الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ): The people who reject faith in Allah and His commandments.

Explanation of the Verse:

When the faithful believers under the command of Talut (Saul) came face to face with Goliath (Jalut) and his mighty, well-equipped army, and they saw the terrifying reality of the battle before their very eyes, they did not rely on their own strength or numbers. Instead, they turned to their Lord with humility and sincere supplication, saying: "Our Lord, pour down upon us abundant patience—a patience that fills our hearts and calms our fears. Make our feet firm and steadfast on the battlefield, so that we do not flee or falter in the face of the enemy. And grant us victory over the disbelieving people, not by our own might, but by Your power and support."

This prayer reflects the essence of true faith: recognizing human weakness and turning to Allah, the All-Powerful, in times of greatest need. The believers understood that victory comes only from Allah, and so they combined their physical preparation with spiritual reliance, asking for patience to endure, firmness to stand, and divine aid to overcome.

A Call to Reflection and Action:

This beautiful supplication teaches us a timeless lesson for every challenge we face in life. Just as those believers faced a formidable enemy, we too encounter difficulties—whether in our personal struggles, our families, or our communities. The Qur'an presents this scene to inspire us: when trials seem overwhelming, our first resort should be to Allah. Patience is not passive resignation; it is active endurance with trust in Allah's plan. Firmness means holding onto our principles and faith without compromise. And victory—whether in this world or the Hereafter—belongs to Allah alone, who never abandons those who sincerely call upon Him.

Let this verse be a source of strength for you. Whenever you face a daunting task, remember the words of these believers and make them your own: "Our Lord, pour down upon us patience, make our feet firm, and grant us victory over those who reject the truth." For indeed, Allah hears the supplication of His servants and answers them in the way that is best for them.

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📜 Verse 248-252 — Al-Baqarah

248وَقَالَ لَهُمْ نَبِيُّهُمْ إِنَّ آيَةَ مُلْكِهِ أَن يَأْتِيَكُمُ التَّابُوتُ فِيهِ سَكِينَةٌ مِّن رَّبِّكُمْ وَبَقِيَّةٌ مِّمَّا تَرَكَ آلُ مُوسَىٰ وَآلُ هَارُونَ تَحْمِلُهُ الْمَلَائِكَةُ ۚ إِنَّ فِي ذَٰلِكَ لَآيَةً لَّكُمْ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِينَ

And their prophet said to them, "Indeed, a sign of his kingship is that the chest will come to you in which is assurance from your Lord and a remnant of what the family of Moses and the family of Aaron had left, carried by the angels. Indeed in that is a sign for you, if you are believers."

249فَلَمَّا فَصَلَ طَالُوتُ بِالْجُنُودِ قَالَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ مُبْتَلِيكُم بِنَهَرٍ فَمَن شَرِبَ مِنْهُ فَلَيْسَ مِنِّي وَمَن لَّمْ يَطْعَمْهُ فَإِنَّهُ مِنِّي إِلَّا مَنِ اغْتَرَفَ غُرْفَةً بِيَدِهِ ۚ فَشَرِبُوا مِنْهُ إِلَّا قَلِيلًا مِّنْهُمْ ۚ فَلَمَّا جَاوَزَهُ هُوَ وَالَّذِينَ آمَنُوا مَعَهُ قَالُوا لَا طَاقَةَ لَنَا الْيَوْمَ بِجَالُوتَ وَجُنُودِهِ ۚ قَالَ الَّذِينَ يَظُنُّونَ أَنَّهُم مُّلَاقُو اللَّهِ كَم مِّن فِئَةٍ قَلِيلَةٍ غَلَبَتْ فِئَةً كَثِيرَةً بِإِذْنِ اللَّهِ ۗ وَاللَّهُ مَعَ الصَّابِرِينَ

And when Saul went forth with the soldiers, he said, "Indeed, Allah will be testing you with a river. So whoever drinks from it is not of me, and whoever does not taste it is indeed of me, excepting one who takes [from it] in the hollow of his hand." But they drank from it, except a [very] few of them. Then when he had crossed it along with those who believed with him, they said, "There is no power for us today against Goliath and his soldiers." But those who were certain that they would meet Allah said, "How many a small company has overcome a large company by permission of Allah. And Allah is with the patient."

250وَلَمَّا بَرَزُوا لِجَالُوتَ وَجُنُودِهِ قَالُوا رَبَّنَا أَفْرِغْ عَلَيْنَا صَبْرًا وَثَبِّتْ أَقْدَامَنَا وَانصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ

And when they went forth to [face] Goliath and his soldiers, they said, "Our Lord, pour upon us patience and plant firmly our feet and give us victory over the disbelieving people."

251فَهَزَمُوهُم بِإِذْنِ اللَّهِ وَقَتَلَ دَاوُودُ جَالُوتَ وَآتَاهُ اللَّهُ الْمُلْكَ وَالْحِكْمَةَ وَعَلَّمَهُ مِمَّا يَشَاءُ ۗ وَلَوْلَا دَفْعُ اللَّهِ النَّاسَ بَعْضَهُم بِبَعْضٍ لَّفَسَدَتِ الْأَرْضُ وَلَٰكِنَّ اللَّهَ ذُو فَضْلٍ عَلَى الْعَالَمِينَ

So they defeated them by permission of Allah, and David killed Goliath, and Allah gave him the kingship and prophethood and taught him from that which He willed. And if it were not for Allah checking [some] people by means of others, the earth would have been corrupted, but Allah is full of bounty to the worlds.

252تِلْكَ آيَاتُ اللَّهِ نَتْلُوهَا عَلَيْكَ بِالْحَقِّ ۚ وَإِنَّكَ لَمِنَ الْمُرْسَلِينَ

These are the verses of Allah which We recite to you, [O Muhammad], in truth. And indeed, you are from among the messengers.

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Surah Al-Baqarah Verse 250 - Read, Listen, Translation, English : And when they went forth to [face] Goliath and his…

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