The Holy Quran 19:4 — Surah Maryam

Arabic text

قَالَ رَبِّ إِنِّى وَهَنَ ٱلْعَظْمُ مِنِّى وَٱشْتَعَلَ ٱلرَّأْسُ شَيْبًا وَلَمْ أَكُنۢ بِدُعَآئِكَ رَبِّ شَقِيًّا

Translation

He said (in his du'aa), "O my Rabb! My bones have weakened (aged) and my hair has turned white because of old age. I have never (before) been unfortunate (unsuccessful) in my du'aa to You (I therefore have great hopes that this du'aa will also be accepted)."

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

That is, to all appearances the time of death is near. The white of old age is shining in the hair of my head, and even my bones have begun to dry up. That is, by Your grace and mercy You have always accepted my supplications and kept me accustomed to special kindnesses.

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