The Holy Quran 7:69 — Surah Al-A'raf

Arabic text

أَوَعَجِبْتُمْ أَن جَآءَكُمْ ذِكْرٌ مِّن رَّبِّكُمْ عَلَىٰ رَجُلٍ مِّنكُمْ لِيُنذِرَكُمْ ۚ وَٱذْكُرُوٓا۟ إِذْ جَعَلَكُمْ خُلَفَآءَ مِنۢ بَعْدِ قَوْمِ نُوحٍ وَزَادَكُمْ فِى ٱلْخَلْقِ بَصْۜطَةً ۖ فَٱذْكُرُوٓا۟ ءَالَآءَ ٱللَّهِ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ

Translation

"Or are you surprised (wandering) that a reminder (advice) from your Rabb has come to you through (by) a man from among you so that he may warn you? Recall the time when He (Allaah) made you successors after the nation of Nooh عليه الصلاة والسلام and increased you considerably in stature (better strength and size). Call to mind the bounties of Allaah so that you may be successful."

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

that is, after the people of Nuh ﵇ He established your rule in the world and settled you in their place. Perhaps by reminding them of this favour He also warns them lest the fate that befell those people because of idol-worship and denying the messenger befall them too. this people was famous for bodily strength and powerful build.

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