The Holy Quran 9:52 — Surah At-Tawbah

Arabic text

قُلْ هَلْ تَرَبَّصُونَ بِنَآ إِلَّآ إِحْدَى ٱلْحُسْنَيَيْنِ ۖ وَنَحْنُ نَتَرَبَّصُ بِكُمْ أَن يُصِيبَكُمُ ٱللَّهُ بِعَذَابٍ مِّنْ عِندِهِۦٓ أَوْ بِأَيْدِينَا ۖ فَتَرَبَّصُوٓا۟ إِنَّا مَعَكُم مُّتَرَبِّصُونَ

Translation

Tell (them), "Are you waiting for only one of two good (outcomes) to come our way (we may either be martyred or victorious in battle, both of which are good for us)? (On the other hand) We are waiting for Allaah to afflict you with a punishment (that comes directly) from Himself (such as an earthquake) or at our hands (when Allaah allows us to kill you in battle). So wait (for either form of punishment)! Indeed we are waiting (for the result) with you.

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The answer to the hypocrites: that is, whatever hardship or ease has been decreed for a given time cannot be averted, nor is there any escape from it in this world. But since outwardly and inwardly we regard Allah as our true Master and Sustainer, our necks are bowed before His decision and command, and no hardship holds us back from obeying Him.

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