The Holy Quran 2:47 — Surah Al-Baqarah

Arabic text

يَـٰبَنِىٓ إِسْرَٰٓءِيلَ ٱذْكُرُوا۟ نِعْمَتِىَ ٱلَّتِىٓ أَنْعَمْتُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَأَنِّى فَضَّلْتُكُمْ عَلَى ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ

Translation

O Bani Israa'eel (children of Israa'eel), call to mind My favour (bounties) that I gave you (your forefathers) and that I preferred you (your forefathers) above the universe (above the people of their time).

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The meaning of the superiority of the Children of Israel: since attaining taqwa (fearful mindfulness of Allah) and perfection of faith by means of patience, presence of heart and absorption in worship was difficult, an easier way is now taught, and that is gratitude.

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