وَإِذْ نَادَىٰ رَبُّكَ مُوسَىٰٓ أَنِ ٱئْتِ ٱلْقَوْمَ ٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ 10
Translations
And [mention] when your Lord called Moses, [saying], "Go to the wrongdoing people -
Transliteration
Wa-idh nada rabbuka musa an-i'ti al-qawma az-zalimin
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah marks the beginning of Allah's call to Prophet Musa (Moses) to go to Pharaoh and his people, described as 'the wrongdoers' (az-zalimin) due to their oppression and disbelief. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir note that this divine address establishes Musa's mission as a messenger sent specifically to confront tyranny and polytheism. The use of 'rabbuka' (your Lord) emphasizes the personal relationship between Allah and Musa, reinforcing divine support for his monumental task ahead.
Revelation Context
This ayah occurs within Surah Ash-Shu'ara, which details the stories of various prophets and their calls to monotheism. This particular verse introduces the narrative of Musa's mission to Pharaoh, which unfolds through the subsequent ayahs of the surah. The context is thematic rather than tied to a specific historical occasion of revelation, as it presents the foundational moment when Musa receives his prophetic commission.
Related Hadiths
Sahih Bukhari (3372): The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, 'The most honorable day among the days of Allah is Friday,' highlighting the significance of divine communication and commandments. Additionally, there are numerous hadiths about Prophet Musa's courage and steadfastness when confronting Pharaoh, emphasizing trust in Allah's guidance.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers that Allah calls upon His servants to stand against injustice and falsehood, regardless of the power or influence of those who oppose truth. Like Musa, when we receive guidance from Allah, we must respond with courage and commitment, trusting that divine support accompanies those who work to establish justice and monotheism.