The Holy Quran 18:80 — Surah Al-Kahf

Arabic text

وَأَمَّا ٱلْغُلَـٰمُ فَكَانَ أَبَوَاهُ مُؤْمِنَيْنِ فَخَشِينَآ أَن يُرْهِقَهُمَا طُغْيَـٰنًا وَكُفْرًا

Translation

"As for the boy (whom I killed), both his parents were Mu'mineen and we feared that he would (become a Kaafir when he grew up and) embroil (involve/subdue) them (his parents) in rebellion (disobedience to Allaah's commands) and kufr."

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The wisdom in killing the boy: although by original nature (fitrah) every child is born a Muslim, later on, through outside influences, in some the foundation is laid badly while still in childhood. Full and certain knowledge of this belongs to Almighty Allah, yet some signs of it become visible to people of insight as well.

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