Surah 16 · Juz 14
An-Nahl · 16:47
أَوْ يَأْخُذَهُمْ عَلَىٰ تَخَوُّفٍ فَإِنَّ رَبَّكُمْ لَرَءُوفٌ رَحِيمٌ
(47) Or that He would not seize them gradually [in a state of dread]?[700] But indeed, your Lord is Kind and Merciful.[701]
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[700]- i.e., being aware of what is about to strike them after having seen those near them succumb.
[701]- Postponing deserved punishment and giving opportunities for repentance.
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[700]- i.e., being aware of what is about to strike them after having seen those near them succumb.
[701]- Postponing deserved punishment and giving opportunities for repentance.
Tafsir
47. Or do they feel secure that Allah’s punishment will not come to them while they are afraid of it? Allah is able to punish them in every condition. Your Lord is compassionate and merciful. He does not take retribution hastily for perhaps His servants will turn to Him in repentance.
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