Surah An-Naml Verse 10 - Read, Listen, Translation, English : And [he was told], "Throw down your staff." But when…

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Translation Transliteration — An-Naml

وَأَلْقِ عَصَاكَ ۚ فَلَمَّا رَآهَا تَهْتَزُّ كَأَنَّهَا جَانٌّ وَلَّىٰ مُدْبِرًا وَلَمْ يُعَقِّبْ ۚ يَا مُوسَىٰ لَا تَخَفْ إِنِّي لَا يَخَافُ لَدَيَّ الْمُرْسَلُونَ ۝١٠

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Wa alqi `asaak; falammmaa ra aahaa tahtazzu ka annahaa jaaannunw wallaa mudbiranw wa lam yu`aqqib; yaa Moosaa laa takhaf innee laa yakhaafu ladaiyal mursaloon

📖 Translation (English Meaning)

📖 English Meaning

And [he was told], "Throw down your staff." But when he saw it writhing as if it were a snake, he turned in flight and did not return. [Allah said], "O Moses, fear not. Indeed, in My presence the messengers do not fear.

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Translation — Tafsir

Word Meanings:

تَهْتَزُّ: Moves and sways rapidly with motion.
جَانٌّ: A snake that moves swiftly and lightly, often a small or young serpent.
وَلَّى مُدْبِرًا: Turned away fleeing in haste.
وَلَمْ يُعَقِّبْ: Did not turn back or return.

Tafsir (Explanation):

When Musa (Moses, peace be upon him) reached the sacred fire, Allah called out to him, informing him that this was a blessed and sanctified place, chosen for the honor of speaking to him and appointing him as a Messenger. Allah then commanded him: "Cast down your staff." Musa obeyed, and in an instant, the staff transformed into a living serpent, moving with swift, darting motions like a fast-moving snake. Overcome by natural human fear, Musa turned and fled without looking back.

Then Allah, in His infinite mercy and gentleness, called out to him: "O Musa, do not fear. Indeed, in My presence, the Messengers do not fear." This was a profound reassurance—a reminder that those whom Allah has chosen and honored with His message are protected and should not be afraid of His signs or His creation. The fear Musa felt was instinctive, but Allah immediately calmed his heart, teaching him that true security lies in trust in Allah alone.

This moment also carries a beautiful lesson for believers: Allah does not abandon His chosen servants in moments of fear or uncertainty. He calms their hearts, strengthens their resolve, and reminds them of His constant care. And for those who err and then turn back to Him in sincere repentance, His mercy is vast and all-encompassing—He forgives and welcomes them with open arms, never leaving them in despair.

Da'wah Reflection:

This verse is a timeless reminder of Allah's closeness to His servants and His gentle way of guiding them through fear to faith. Just as He reassured Musa, He reassures every believer who turns to Him with a sincere heart: "Do not fear." Allah is always with you, protecting you, and His mercy is greater than any trial you may face. Let this inspire you to draw nearer to Him, to trust Him in every moment, and to know that no matter how overwhelming life's challenges may seem, His peace is within your reach when you place your reliance in Him.

📜 Verse 8-12 — An-Naml

8فَلَمَّا جَاءَهَا نُودِيَ أَن بُورِكَ مَن فِي النَّارِ وَمَنْ حَوْلَهَا وَسُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ

But when he came to it, he was called, "Blessed is whoever is at the fire and whoever is around it. And exalted is Allah, Lord of the worlds.

9يَا مُوسَىٰ إِنَّهُ أَنَا اللَّهُ الْعَزِيزُ الْحَكِيمُ

O Moses, indeed it is I - Allah, the Exalted in Might, the Wise."

10وَأَلْقِ عَصَاكَ ۚ فَلَمَّا رَآهَا تَهْتَزُّ كَأَنَّهَا جَانٌّ وَلَّىٰ مُدْبِرًا وَلَمْ يُعَقِّبْ ۚ يَا مُوسَىٰ لَا تَخَفْ إِنِّي لَا يَخَافُ لَدَيَّ الْمُرْسَلُونَ

11إِلَّا مَن ظَلَمَ ثُمَّ بَدَّلَ حُسْنًا بَعْدَ سُوءٍ فَإِنِّي غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ

Otherwise, he who wrongs, then substitutes good after evil - indeed, I am Forgiving and Merciful.

12وَأَدْخِلْ يَدَكَ فِي جَيْبِكَ تَخْرُجْ بَيْضَاءَ مِنْ غَيْرِ سُوءٍ ۖ فِي تِسْعِ آيَاتٍ إِلَىٰ فِرْعَوْنَ وَقَوْمِهِ ۚ إِنَّهُمْ كَانُوا قَوْمًا فَاسِقِينَ

And put your hand into the opening of your garment [at the breast]; it will come out white without disease. [These are] among the nine signs [you will take] to Pharaoh and his people. Indeed, they have been a people defiantly disobedient."

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