The Holy Quran 42:33 — Surah Ash-Shuraa

Arabic text

إِن يَشَأْ يُسْكِنِ ٱلرِّيحَ فَيَظْلَلْنَ رَوَاكِدَ عَلَىٰ ظَهْرِهِۦٓ ۚ إِنَّ فِى ذَٰلِكَ لَـَٔايَـٰتٍ لِّكُلِّ صَبَّارٍ شَكُورٍ

Translation

If Allaah wills, He could stop (hold back) the winds, causing the ships to stand stationary (motionless) on the surface of the sea (thereby marooning man. However, because of His infinite mercy, Allaah causes the winds to propel sailing vessels and provides fuel from the earth to propel other vessels). There are certainly Aayaat (denoting Allaah's tremendous powers and mercy) in this for every person who is extremely patient (enduring) and grateful (thankful).

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

Authority over the winds: that is, the wind too is in Allah's grasp. If He holds the wind still and does not let it blow, all sailing ships will be left standing just where they are on the back of the sea. In short, water and wind are all under His command. On a sea voyage one encounters circumstances of both kinds, favourable and unfavourable.

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