Surah Al-Qalam — Verse 48
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فَٱصْبِرْ لِحُكْمِ رَبِّكَ وَلَا تَكُن كَصَاحِبِ ٱلْحُوتِ إِذْ نَادَىٰ وَهُوَ مَكْظُومٌ
Fasbir lihukmi rabbikawala takun kasahibi alhooti ith nadawahuwa makthoom
Translations of this verse 7
Saheeh International
Then be patient for the decision of your Lord, [O Muḥammad], and be not like the companion of the fish [i.e., Jonah] when he called out while he was distressed.
M.A.S. Abdel Haleem
Wait patiently [Prophet] for your Lord’s judgement: do not be like the man in the whale who called out in distress:
Marmaduke Pickthall
But wait thou for thy Lord's decree, and be not like him of the fish, who cried out in despair.
Abdullah Yusuf Ali
So wait with patience for the Command of thy Lord, and be not like the Companion of the Fish,- when he cried out in agony.
Mufti Taqi Usmani
So, remain patient with your Lord’s judgment, and be not like the Man of the Fish, he cried out while he was in anguish.
Al-Hilali & Khan
So wait with patience for the Decision of your Lord, and be not like the Companion of the Fish - when he cried out (to Us) while he was in deep sorrow. (See the Qur’ân, Verse 21:87).
Abul A'la Maududi (Tafhim)
So bear with patience until the Judgement of your Lord comes, and do not belike the man in the fish (i.e., Jonah) who called out, choking with grief: