O Children of Israel, remember the favors I gave you. Fulfill your promise to Me, and I’ll fulfill My promise to you. Stand in awe of Me alone.
Believe in the Qur’an—sent to confirm your Scriptures. Don’t rush to reject it, exchanging your true faith for a low worldly reward. And don’t mix truth with falsehood or hide what you know is right.
Keep the prayer, pay charity, and bow down with the worshippers. Are you telling others to do good but forgetting to practice yourselves, while you read the Book? Will you not think?
Seek help with patience and prayer. It’s hard except for those who are humble—they know they’ll meet their Lord, and they’ll return to Him.
Children of Israel, remember My special gifts: how I saved you from Pharaoh’s cruel oppression, when he killed your sons and let your daughters live; it was a huge test. Recall how I split the sea for you and rescued you, how I shaded you with clouds, sent manna and quails, and forgave you even when you worshipped a golden calf. I gave you water from a rock when you cried out to Moses (Musa عليه السلام). Every blessing came, but still, many hearts would turn stubborn and forgetful.
These verses were revealed in Madinah, as Muslims, Jews, and all others were part of one society. The early Jewish tribes—descendants of Israel—held a proud history of Prophets, miracles, and Scripture. Though they knew the stories well, the Qur’an called them back to real faith and action, instead of boasting or ritual alone.
At the time, many of these groups argued with Muslims about who had the true religion. Some refused to follow new guidance, even as they saw evidence that the Qur’an confirmed their own Scriptures. Others twisted truth, kept secrets from the community, or told stories just for worldly gain or power.
Allah ﷻ reminded the Children of Israel of all the grace they’d experienced: freedom from slavery, miraculous rescue, food and shelter in the desert, even forgiveness after big mistakes. Over and over, Allah ﷻ showed mercy and patience—yet instead of changing deeply, they often repeated the same mistakes.
One lesson given was the danger of treating worship only as a formality. You can tell others to be righteous, but it means little if you don’t practice honestly yourself. Real faith is about living what you preach.
Another key message was to seek real help through patience and prayer. Only the truly humble find ease and comfort in worship; these are the people who remember they’ll return to Allah ﷻ, and that life isn’t just about this world’s rewards.
The stories of Pharaoh’s cruelty, miraculous escapes, and heavenly food were reminders. No matter how big the favor or miracle, change only lasts if the heart is willing. When Moses (Musa عليه السلام) begged for help, Allah ﷻ responded—yet the people’s gratitude was often brief. Gifts were forgotten, complaints grew, and stubbornness set in.
In Madinah, this message reached Muslims and Jews alike. It taught that history and tradition are not enough. Every generation must make its own promise, thankfulness, and effort—not just rest on past miracles or rituals.
For us today, these ayats warn against getting lost in group pride, old stories, or forgetting our commitment. The best blessings mean little if the heart turns stubborn. True faith is found in constant gratitude, honest practice, and humble, patient prayer—trusting in Allah ﷻ even when new challenges come.
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