رَبِّ فَلَا تَجْعَلْنِى فِى ٱلْقَوْمِ ٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ 94
Translations
My Lord, then do not place me among the wrongdoing people."
Transliteration
Rabbi fala taj'alni fil-qawmi az-zalimin
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah is a supplication (du'a) where the speaker, understood to be Prophet Nuh (Noah) in context, appeals to Allah not to place him among the wrongdoing people. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, this reflects the Prophet's concern about being grouped with or sharing the fate of those who reject Allah's message and commit injustice. The ayah emphasizes the spiritual separation a believer must maintain from those engaged in transgression, while also demonstrating reliance on Allah's protection and mercy.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the broader narrative of Surah Al-Mu'minun, which discusses various prophets and their struggles against their people's disbelief. Verse 23:94 is part of Prophet Nuh's account, where he expresses his distress over his people's rejection despite his 950 years of preaching. The supplication reflects the emotional and spiritual burden of calling to Allah while facing persistent opposition and wrongdoing.
Related Hadiths
While no specific hadith directly quotes this verse, hadith literature emphasizes the importance of du'a and seeking Allah's protection from misguidance. The principle relates to the hadith in Sahih Muslim where the Prophet (ﷺ) taught: 'The du'a of the oppressed is not blocked from Allah, even if the person making it is a sinner, as long as he does not give up hope.' This connects to seeking divine protection from injustice.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers to consciously distance themselves spiritually and morally from those engaged in wrongdoing, and to actively seek Allah's protection through sincere supplication. It reminds us that calling to truth often brings hardship, but our refuge and deliverance lie solely in appealing to Allah with humility and trust.