The Holy Quran 18:73 — Surah Al-Kahf

Arabic text

قَالَ لَا تُؤَاخِذْنِى بِمَا نَسِيتُ وَلَا تُرْهِقْنِى مِنْ أَمْرِى عُسْرًا

Translation

(Realising that he was not supposed to question Khidr Moosa عليه الصلاة والسلام said, "Do not take me to task for what I have forgotten and do not be harsh with me in (such) matters."

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The objection of Musa ﵇: that is, if you take me to task even for forgetfulness and oversight, it will be difficult for me to stay with you. This first question was asked by Musa ﵇ out of forgetfulness, the second in order to bind himself by an undertaking, and the third in order to take his leave.

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