The Holy Quran 16:53 — Surah An-Nahl

Arabic text

وَمَا بِكُم مِّن نِّعْمَةٍ فَمِنَ ٱللَّهِ ۖ ثُمَّ إِذَا مَسَّكُمُ ٱلضُّرُّ فَإِلَيْهِ تَجْـَٔرُونَ

Translation

Every bounty that you possess is from Allaah. Thereafter, (after realising this) when any difficulty afflicts you, you appeal only to Him (to assist you even though you believe in other gods. You do this because you know that no one else will be able to assist you).

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

Every blessing is from Allah: that is, all good things and blessings are from Him, and the removal of every evil or hardship is also in His control. Thus, when some severe affliction touches a person, even the most hardened mushrik (idolater)

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