فَلَمَّا جَاوَزَا قَالَ لِفَتَىٰهُ ءَاتِنَا غَدَآءَنَا لَقَدْ لَقِينَا مِن سَفَرِنَا هَـٰذَا نَصَبًا 62
Translations
So when they had passed beyond it, [Moses] said to his boy, "Bring us our morning meal. We have certainly suffered in this, our journey, [much] fatigue."
Transliteration
Falamma jawaza qala lifitahu atinaghada'ana laqad laqina min safarinaa hadha nasaba
Tafsir (Explanation)
When Musa and Khidr crossed a valley, Musa asked his young servant to bring them their meal (breakfast/lunch), complaining of the fatigue and exhaustion they had endured from their journey. This ayah marks a turning point in the narrative where Musa's servant (Yusha' ibn Nun) discovers that they have passed the location where they were supposed to meet the mysterious wise man, as the fish they had brought along had miraculously found its way back to the sea. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, this conversation about food serves as a divine sign indicating they have reached the appointed meeting place with Khidr.
Revelation Context
This ayah is part of the extended narrative of Surah Al-Kahf (ayat 60-82) concerning the story of Musa and Khidr, one of the most profound stories in the Quran. The surah was revealed in Mecca and addresses the theme of hidden divine wisdom and knowledge. This particular moment occurs during their journey as Musa seeks out the servant of Allah who possesses special knowledge, fulfilling the condition set earlier that they would meet when the fish escaped.
Related Hadiths
The story of Musa and Khidr is referenced in Sahih Bukhari (hadith 3400) where the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) narrates this account in detail. Additionally, hadith collections mention that Khidr was one of the servants of Allah chosen for special knowledge, as referenced in various Quranic commentaries with chains of narration from the Companions.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds us that even moments of physical comfort and conversation can be divinely orchestrated signs guiding us toward our spiritual goals; we must remain attentive and recognize that apparent coincidences in life may be Allah's way of directing us toward greater understanding and purpose.
Related Ayahs
۞ قَالُوٓا۟ إِن يَسْرِقْ فَقَدْ سَرَقَ أَخٌ لَّهُۥ مِن قَبْلُ ۚ فَأَسَرَّهَا يُوسُفُ فِى نَفْسِهِۦ وَلَمْ يُبْدِهَا لَهُمْ ۚ قَالَ أَنتُمْ شَرٌّ مَّكَانًا ۖ وَٱللَّهُ أَعْلَمُ بِمَا تَصِفُونَ
They said, "If he steals - a brother of his has stolen before." But Joseph kept it within himself and did not reveal it to them. He said, "You are worse in position, and Allāh is most knowing of what you describe."
يُؤْتِى ٱلْحِكْمَةَ مَن يَشَآءُ ۚ وَمَن يُؤْتَ ٱلْحِكْمَةَ فَقَدْ أُوتِىَ خَيْرًا كَثِيرًا ۗ وَمَا يَذَّكَّرُ إِلَّآ أُو۟لُوا۟ ٱلْأَلْبَـٰبِ
He gives wisdom to whom He wills, and whoever has been given wisdom has certainly been given much good. And none will remember except those of understanding.
يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّبِىُّ ٱتَّقِ ٱللَّهَ وَلَا تُطِعِ ٱلْكَـٰفِرِينَ وَٱلْمُنَـٰفِقِينَ ۗ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ كَانَ عَلِيمًا حَكِيمًا
O Prophet, fear Allāh and do not obey the disbelievers and the hypocrites. Indeed, Allāh is ever Knowing and Wise.
۞ إِنَّمَا ٱلصَّدَقَـٰتُ لِلْفُقَرَآءِ وَٱلْمَسَـٰكِينِ وَٱلْعَـٰمِلِينَ عَلَيْهَا وَٱلْمُؤَلَّفَةِ قُلُوبُهُمْ وَفِى ٱلرِّقَابِ وَٱلْغَـٰرِمِينَ وَفِى سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ وَٱبْنِ ٱلسَّبِيلِ ۖ فَرِيضَةً مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ ۗ وَٱللَّهُ عَلِيمٌ حَكِيمٌ
Zakāh expenditures are only for the poor and for the needy and for those employed for it and for bringing hearts together [for Islām] and for freeing captives [or slaves] and for those in debt and for the cause of Allāh and for the [stranded] traveler - an obligation [imposed] by Allāh. And Allāh is Knowing and Wise.