The Holy Quran 27:33 — Surah An-Naml

Arabic text

قَالُوا۟ نَحْنُ أُو۟لُوا۟ قُوَّةٍ وَأُو۟لُوا۟ بَأْسٍ شَدِيدٍ وَٱلْأَمْرُ إِلَيْكِ فَٱنظُرِى مَاذَا تَأْمُرِينَ

Translation

They replied, "We are people of great (tremendous) might and fierce (vicious) fighters (and are therefore prepared to fight Sulaymaan), but (ultimately) the decision rests with you. Therefore you decide what commands you wish to issue. (We will support you in any decision you take)."

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The counsel of the courtiers: that is, “We have no lack of strength and power or of the equipment of war, nor any need to yield to any king. If you command, we are ready to fight Sulayman ﵇. Beyond that the choice is yours: think it over and give your order. Our necks will bow before it.

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