The Holy Quran 45:12 — Surah Al-Jathiyah

Arabic text

۞ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِى سَخَّرَ لَكُمُ ٱلْبَحْرَ لِتَجْرِىَ ٱلْفُلْكُ فِيهِ بِأَمْرِهِۦ وَلِتَبْتَغُوا۟ مِن فَضْلِهِۦ وَلَعَلَّكُمْ تَشْكُرُونَ

Translation

It is Allaah Who placed (subjected) the oceans at your service so that (your) ships may travel on them by His command, so that you may seek (your livelihood) from His bounty, and so that you may express gratitude (to Him for these bounties thus recognise His right).

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The Subjugation of the Sea: that is, He has so subjected a creation such as the sea that you sail your boats and ships about on it with ease. Depths of many miles He has made passable for you, as if they were shallows. that is, engage in sea trade, or hunt, or bring up pearls from its depths.

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