وَٱحْلُلْ عُقْدَةً مِّن لِّسَانِى 27
Translations
And untie the knot from my tongue
Transliteration
Wa ahlul uqdatan min lisani
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah is part of Prophet Musa's supplication to Allah, where he asks Him to remove the impediment from his tongue. According to classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, this refers to a speech defect or heaviness in speech that Musa experienced, which made it difficult for him to articulate clearly. Al-Qurtubi explains that Musa was requesting divine assistance to overcome this obstacle so he could effectively convey Allah's message to Pharaoh and the people of Egypt.
Revelation Context
This ayah occurs within Surah Taha, which was revealed in Mecca during the early Meccan period. It is part of the narrative of Musa's dialogue with Allah at Mount Sinai, where Musa expresses his concerns and anxieties about his mission. Musa presents his weaknesses and requests divine support, demonstrating the Prophet's humility and reliance upon Allah despite being chosen for such a significant responsibility.
Related Hadiths
The Quran itself references Musa's speech impediment in Surah 28:34 where Musa says his brother Harun has a better command of speech. While no specific hadith directly narrates this supplication, Surah Taha 20:25-36 comprehensively covers Musa's prayers and requests, emphasizing the importance of supplication during moments of doubt or weakness.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches us that acknowledging our weaknesses and humbly seeking Allah's help is not a sign of inadequacy but a path to strength and success. It reminds us that even the greatest Prophets relied upon Allah's assistance to overcome their personal challenges, encouraging believers to turn to sincere supplication when facing difficulties.