Surah Ghafir Verse 27 - Read, Listen, Translation, English : But Moses said, "Indeed, I have sought refuge in my…

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Translation Transliteration — Ghafir

وَقَالَ مُوسَىٰ إِنِّي عُذْتُ بِرَبِّي وَرَبِّكُم مِّن كُلِّ مُتَكَبِّرٍ لَّا يُؤْمِنُ بِيَوْمِ الْحِسَابِ ۝٢٧

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Wa qaala Moosaaaa innee `uztu bi Rabbee wa Rabbikum min kulli mutakabbiril laayu`minu bi Yawmil Hisaab

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📖 English Meaning

But Moses said, "Indeed, I have sought refuge in my Lord and your Lord from every arrogant one who does not believe in the Day of Account."

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Translation — Tafsir

Word Meanings:

ʿudhtu (عُذْتُ): I sought refuge and protection.
Mutakabbir (مُتَكَبِّرٍ): One who is arrogant and haughty, refusing to submit to the truth.
Yawm al-Ḥisāb (يَوْمِ الْحِسَابِ): The Day of Reckoning, when Allah will call all of creation to account for their deeds.

Explanation of the Verse:

When Prophet Musa (Moses, peace be upon him) heard Pharaoh’s threat against him—Pharaoh having declared his intention to kill him—Musa did not respond with fear or despair. Instead, he turned to his Lord with complete trust and reliance, saying: "Indeed, I have sought refuge with my Lord and your Lord—O people—from every arrogant one who does not believe in the Day of Reckoning."

In this powerful statement, Musa declares that his protection comes not from any human power, but from Allah—the Creator and Sustainer of all. He addresses Pharaoh and his people directly, reminding them that the Lord he seeks refuge with is also their Lord, the One who created them, sustains them, and will one day bring them back for judgment. By specifying "every arrogant one who does not believe in the Day of Reckoning," Musa identifies the root of all tyranny: arrogance before Allah and denial of accountability. The one who does not believe he will be held accountable feels free to oppress others, while the believer finds true security in Allah’s protection.

This verse teaches us a profound lesson: when faced with the threats of oppressors, the believer’s first and greatest defense is turning to Allah. No matter how powerful the tyrant may seem, Allah’s protection is far greater. Musa’s words also carry a gentle but firm call to Pharaoh and his people—reminding them that the same Lord who protects Musa is their Lord too, and that they should reflect on their arrogance before it is too late.

A Call to Reflection:

Dear reader, reflect on the beauty of this moment. A single man, standing before the mightiest tyrant of his time, declares with unwavering certainty: "I have sought refuge with my Lord and your Lord." This is the essence of true faith—a heart so connected to Allah that no earthly power can shake it. If you find yourself facing difficulties, oppression, or fear, know that this same refuge is open to you. Allah, the Lord of Musa, is also your Lord. Turn to Him, seek His protection, and let your heart find peace in His care. For the arrogant will surely fall, but those who place their trust in Allah will never be forsaken.

📜 Verse 25-29 — Ghafir

25فَلَمَّا جَاءَهُم بِالْحَقِّ مِنْ عِندِنَا قَالُوا اقْتُلُوا أَبْنَاءَ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا مَعَهُ وَاسْتَحْيُوا نِسَاءَهُمْ ۚ وَمَا كَيْدُ الْكَافِرِينَ إِلَّا فِي ضَلَالٍ

And when he brought them the truth from Us, they said, "Kill the sons of those who have believed with him and keep their women alive." But the plan of the disbelievers is not except in error.

26وَقَالَ فِرْعَوْنُ ذَرُونِي أَقْتُلْ مُوسَىٰ وَلْيَدْعُ رَبَّهُ ۖ إِنِّي أَخَافُ أَن يُبَدِّلَ دِينَكُمْ أَوْ أَن يُظْهِرَ فِي الْأَرْضِ الْفَسَادَ

And Pharaoh said, "Let me kill Moses and let him call upon his Lord. Indeed, I fear that he will change your religion or that he will cause corruption in the land."

27وَقَالَ مُوسَىٰ إِنِّي عُذْتُ بِرَبِّي وَرَبِّكُم مِّن كُلِّ مُتَكَبِّرٍ لَّا يُؤْمِنُ بِيَوْمِ الْحِسَابِ

But Moses said, "Indeed, I have sought refuge in my Lord and your Lord from every arrogant one who does not believe in the Day of Account."

28وَقَالَ رَجُلٌ مُّؤْمِنٌ مِّنْ آلِ فِرْعَوْنَ يَكْتُمُ إِيمَانَهُ أَتَقْتُلُونَ رَجُلًا أَن يَقُولَ رَبِّيَ اللَّهُ وَقَدْ جَاءَكُم بِالْبَيِّنَاتِ مِن رَّبِّكُمْ ۖ وَإِن يَكُ كَاذِبًا فَعَلَيْهِ كَذِبُهُ ۖ وَإِن يَكُ صَادِقًا يُصِبْكُم بَعْضُ الَّذِي يَعِدُكُمْ ۖ إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يَهْدِي مَنْ هُوَ مُسْرِفٌ كَذَّابٌ

And a believing man from the family of Pharaoh who concealed his faith said, "Do you kill a man [merely] because he says, 'My Lord is Allah' while he has brought you clear proofs from your Lord? And if he should be lying, then upon him is [the consequence of] his lie; but if he should be truthful, there will strike you some of what he promises you. Indeed, Allah does not guide one who is a transgressor and a liar.

29يَا قَوْمِ لَكُمُ الْمُلْكُ الْيَوْمَ ظَاهِرِينَ فِي الْأَرْضِ فَمَن يَنصُرُنَا مِن بَأْسِ اللَّهِ إِن جَاءَنَا ۚ قَالَ فِرْعَوْنُ مَا أُرِيكُمْ إِلَّا مَا أَرَىٰ وَمَا أَهْدِيكُمْ إِلَّا سَبِيلَ الرَّشَادِ

O my people, sovereignty is yours today, [your being] dominant in the land. But who would protect us from the punishment of Allah if it came to us?" Pharaoh said, "I do not show you except what I see, and I do not guide you except to the way of right conduct."

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