Tafsir of An-Naml 27:33

Surah An-Naml 27:33

ﲴ ﲵ ﲶ ﲷ ﲸ ﲹ ﲺ ﲻ ﲼ ﲽ ﲾ ﲿ

They said, "We are men of strength and of great military might, but the command is yours, so see what you will command."

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قالوا نحن أولوا قوة وأولوا بٲس شديد

They said: "We have great strength, and great ability for war...'' They reminded her of their great numbers, preparedness and strength, then they referred the matter to her and said:

واﻻمر إليك فانظري ماذا تٲمرين

but it is for you to command; so think over what you will command. meaning, `we have the power and strength, if you want to go to him and fight him.' The matter is yours to decide, so instruct us as you see fit and we will obey