The Holy Quran 28:26 — Surah Al-Qasas

Arabic text

قَالَتْ إِحْدَىٰهُمَا يَـٰٓأَبَتِ ٱسْتَـْٔجِرْهُ ۖ إِنَّ خَيْرَ مَنِ ٱسْتَـْٔجَرْتَ ٱلْقَوِىُّ ٱلْأَمِينُ

Translation

One of the ladies (sisters) said, "O father! Employ him (to work for you). Indeed the best person you can employ is one who is (physically) strong (so that he can ably carry out his duties) and trustworthy (who will not misuse your property)." (Two important qualities for leadership)

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The strength and trustworthiness of Musa ﵇: that is, both qualities are present in Musa ﵇. She saw his strength in his drawing up the bucket or pushing the crowd aside, and judged him trustworthy because he was free of greed and chaste.

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