The Holy Quran 2:104 — Surah Al-Baqarah

Arabic text

يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ لَا تَقُولُوا۟ رَٰعِنَا وَقُولُوا۟ ٱنظُرْنَا وَٱسْمَعُوا۟ ۗ وَلِلْكَـٰفِرِينَ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ

Translation

Oh you who have Imaan! Do not say, "Raa'inaa," (to Rasulullaah. Whereas this word means "Consider us" in Arabic, it was an insult in the language of the Jews. The Jews therefore used this word as an insult when speaking to Rasulullaah. The Mu'mineen were therefore commanded not to use this word) but (to rather) say, "Undhurna" (which has the same meaning in Arabic but the Jews could not use it as an insult in their language) and listen (to what you are commanded, with the purpose of obeying). A painful punishment is in store for the Kaafiroon.

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The prohibition on the Companions saying “ra'ina”: the Jews would come and sit in the gathering of the Prophet ﷺ and listen to what he said. If there was something they had not heard properly and wanted to check again, they would say راعنا “ra'ina” (that is, “turn your attention to us and show us consideration”).

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