Al-Ahzab 33:38
The Combined Forces · Medinan · Juz 22 · Page 423
No Blame
مَّا كَانَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِيِّ مِنۡ حَرَجࣲ فِيمَا فَرَضَ ٱللَّهُ لَهُۥۖ سُنَّةَ ٱللَّهِ فِي ٱلَّذِينَ خَلَوۡاْ مِن قَبۡلُۚ وَكَانَ أَمۡرُ ٱللَّهِ قَدَرࣰا مَّقۡدُورًا ٣٨
There is no reproach for the Prophet in that which Allah maketh his due. That was Allah’s way with those who passed away of old - and the commandment of Allah is certain destiny.
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
There is no blame on the Prophet in what Allah has ordained for him.
Insight
According to Elmalılı, there is no room for anyone’s objection to what Allah has made lawful; this was Allah’s way with earlier prophets too.
Reflect
Don’t fear people’s words when doing what is lawful.
This short note is based on Elmalılı Hamdi Yazır’s Turkish commentary and has not yet been reviewed by a scholar.
Elmalılı’s commentary
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