Surah Taa-Haa: Verse 37 - ولقد مننا عليك مرة أخرى... - English

Tafsir of Verse 37, Surah Taa-Haa

وَلَقَدْ مَنَنَّا عَلَيْكَ مَرَّةً أُخْرَىٰٓ

English Translation

And We had already conferred favor upon you another time,

English Transliteration

Walaqad mananna AAalayka marratan okhra

Tafsir of Verse 37

Already another time We favoured thee,

"And indeed We conferred a favour on thee another time (before).

Commentary

وَلَقَدْ مَنَنَّا عَلَيْكَ مَرَّ‌ةً أُخْرَ‌ىٰ (And We have bestowed Our favour on you once more - 20:37). Having bestowed His gifts and special favours on Sayyidna Musa (علیہ السلام) such as the honour of conversation with Allah, the grant of prophethood and miracles etc. Allah Ta'ala reminds him of the benefits and favours which He had showered on him throughout his life - from his birth uptill that time and how He had saved his life from numerous risks and hazards. In relation to time, these benefits (which will be discussed in the following pages) pertain to an earlier period.

Verse 37 - Surah Taa-Haa: (ولقد مننا عليك مرة أخرى...) - English