Verse 38:45 | inQuran

English - Hazrat Molavi Sher Ali ^ra

And We said to him, ‘Take in thy hand a handful of dry twigs and strike therewith, and break not thy oath.’ Indeed, We found him steadfast. An excellent servant was he. Surely, he was always turning to God.

English - Five Volume Translation

And We said to him, ‘Take in thy hand a handful of dry twigs and strike therewith, and break not thy oath.’ Indeed, We found him steadfast. An excellent servant was he. Surely, he was always turning to God.[3413]

Important Words:

ضغثاً (a handful of dry twigs) is derived from ضغث (daghatha). They say ضغث الشیء i.e. he collected together the thing. ضغث الحدیث means, he related the tradition in a confused manner; ضغث also means, he uttered a cry. ضغث (dighthun) means, a handful of fresh or dry twigs; whatever is collected together and grasped with the hand; a bundle of rushes; what is confused and without truth or reality (Lane & Aqrab).

لاتـحنث (break not thy oath) is derived from حنث which means, he said what was not true; he committed a sin or crime; he inclined towards what was false. حنث فی یمینه means, he broke or retracted his oath. حنث means, a sin or crime. بلغ الحنث means, he attained to the age when he was punishable for sin or disobedience (Lane & Aqrab).

Commentary:

While in v. 43 Job was enjoined to urge his riding beast with his foot, in the present verse he is told to strike the beast with a bundle of twigs to make it run fast that he may be out of danger and reach a place of safety soon.

The words لاتـحنث mean, do not incline to falsehood, i.e. make no compromise with idol worship or polytheistic beliefs and remain steadfast in your belief in the Unity of God.

The expression لاتـحنث meaning, break not thy oath, the verse may also signify that as Job had become separated from his people, due to negligence on their part, he had vowed that he would punish the guilty for their negligence after he joined them. When, however, he was united with them he was told by God (as the verse shows) not to be severe on them in the hour of joy and thanks-giving and to fulfil his oath in a way which should cause least distress to them.

The implied reference in this and the preceding three verses seems to be to the separation of the Holy Prophet from his kith and kin by his migration to Medina, where after a few years not only were his own people united with him but he found many other most sincere and devoted followers—the Ansar. When even-tually he triumphed over his own people, he forgave them with a large-heartedness and magnanimity which has remained unequalled in the whole history of the world. This was all in harmony with the Divine plan that his resemblance with Job might be established.

English - Short Commentary Translation

And We commanded him: ‘Take in thy hand a handful of dry twigs and strike therewith,[2538] and incline not towards falsehood.’[2539] Indeed, We found him steadfast. An excellent servant was he. Surely, he was constantly turning to God.

اردو ترجمہ مرزا طاہر احمد خلیفة المسیح الرابعؒ

اور خشک اور تر شاخوں کاگچھا اپنے ہاتھ میں لے اور اسی سے ضرب لگا اور (اپنی) قسم کو جھوٹا نہ کر۔ یقیناً ہم نے اسے بہت صبر کرنے والا پایا۔ کیا ہی اچھا بندہ تھا۔ یقیناً وہ بار بار عاجزی سے جھکنے والا تھا۔

French

Et Nous lui dîmes : « Prends dans ta main une poignée de brindilles sèches et frappe avec et ne viole pas ton serment. » En vérité, Nous l’avons trouvé endurant. Il était un excellent serviteur. Assurément, il se tournait constamment vers Allāh avec humilité.

German

Und: "Nimm in deine Hand eine Handvoll trockener Zweige und reise damit und neige nicht zum Bösen." Fürwahr. Wir fanden ihn standhaft. Ein vortrefflicher Diener: stets wandte er sich (zu Gott).

Chinese

(我对他说:) “拿一把干燥的细树枝, 用它打击 (乘骑, 以便加速行程), 不要向虚伪底头。” 我见他确是一个坚定的人。他是多么优秀的仆人啊! 他实是常常归向 (安拉) 的。

Italian

E Noi gli dicemmo: «Prendi nella tua mano un fastello d'erbe secche e colpisci con esso, e non venir meno al tuo giuramento.» In verità, Noi trovammo che era saldo. Ed era un servo eccellente. Per certo, egli si volgeva sempre a Dio.

Spanish

Y le dijimos: “Toma contigo algunas aves, como rovisión; avanza y no sucumbas a la false dad”. En verdad, lo encontramos perseverante. ¡Qué excelente siervo fue! En verdad, siempre acudía a Dios.

اردو تفسیرِ صغیر

اور (ایوب سے کہا کہ) اپنے ہاتھ میں ایک کھجور کی گپھے دار[1] ٹہنی پکڑ لے اور اس کی مدد سے تیزی کے ساتھ سفر کر[2] (یعنی اس سے مارمار کر سواری کے جانور کو دوڑا) اور حق سے باطل کی طرف مائل [3]نہ ہو۔ ہم نے اس (یعنی ایوب) کو صابر پایا تھا وہ بہت اچھا بندہ تھا۔ وہ یقیناً خدا کی طرف کثرت سے جھکنے والا تھا۔

اردو ترجمہ مودودی

(اور ہم نے اس سے کہا) تنکوں کا ایک مٹھا لے اور اُس سے مار دے، اپنی قسم نہ توڑ ہم نے اُسے صابر پایا، بہترین بندہ، اپنے رب کی طرف بہت رجوع کرنے والا

English - Sahih

[We said], "And take in your hand a bunch [of grass] and strike with it and do not break your oath." Indeed, We found him patient, an excellent servant. Indeed, he was one repeatedly turning back [to Allah].

اردو ترجمہ احمد علی

اور اپنے ہاتھ میں جھاڑو کا مٹھا لے کر مارے اور قسم نہ توڑ بے شک ہم نے ایوب کو صابر پایا وہ بڑے اچھے بندے الله کی طرف رجوع کرنے والے تھے

English - Talal Itani

"And take in your hand a bunch and strike with it and (do) not break (your) oath." Indeed, We [We] found him patient, an excellent slave. Indeed, he repeatedly turned.

Chinese Commentary ^*

اردہ تفصیرِ صغیر نوٹس ^*

1

پہاڑی لوگ لمبی شاخ جس کے آگے پتیّ ہوتے ہیں مار کر گھوڑے کو دوڑاتے ہیں۔ اسی حالت کا یہاں ذکر ہے جس سے معلوم ہوتا ہے کہ حضرت ا ّیوب پہاڑ کے رہنے والے تھے۔ تفسیر فتح البیان میں لکھا ہے کہ ضِغْثٌ کے معنے کھجور کی گپھّے دار ٹہنی کے بھی ہوتے ہیں (جلد۸ ص۱۱۷)

2

ضَرَبَ کے معنے سفر کرنے کے بھی ہوتے ہیں۔ (اقرب الموارد)

3

حِنْثٌ کے معنے ہوتے ہیں حق سے باطل کی طرف مائل ہونا۔ اس میں یہ اشارہ کیا گیا ہے کہ دشمن تجھ کو ہدایت سے پھرا کر اپنی طرف لانا چاہتے ہیں لیکن گو تو فطرتاً ایسا نہیں کر سکتا پھر بھی دشمنوں کی مخالفت کی وجہ سے تجھے تکلیفیں پہنچیں گی۔ سو ہم تجھے حکم دیتے ہیں کہ ایک سواری پر بیٹھ جا اور ایڑیاں اور ٹہنیاں مار مار کر اس کو دوڑا یعنی تیزی سے دشمن کے ملک سے نکل جا تا کہ دشمن کا تجھ پر قبضہ نہ رہے اور تو ان کے باطل سے جس طرح روحانی طور پر محفوظ ہے جسمانی طور پر بھی محفوظ ہو جائے۔

English - Arberry

and, 'Take in thy hand a bundle of rushes, and strike therewith, and do not fail in thy oath.' Surely We found him a steadfast man. How excellent a servant he was! He was a penitent.

English - Maududi

(and We said to him): “Take in your hand a bundle of rushes and strike with it, and do not break your oath.” Indeed We found him steadfast. How excellent a servant (of Ours) he was. Indeed he constantly turned (to his Lord).

English - Ahmed Ali

"Take a handful of herbs," (We said to him), and apply and rub them, and do not make a mistake." We found him patient in adversity, an excellent devotee, always turning in repentance.

English - Yusuf Ali

"And take in thy hand a little grass, and strike therewith: and break not (thy oath)." Truly We found him full of patience and constancy. How excellent in Our service! ever did he turn (to Us)!

English - Five Volume Commentary ^*

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Important Words:

ضغثاً (a handful of dry twigs) is derived from ضغث (daghatha). They say ضغث الشیء i.e. he collected together the thing. ضغث الحدیث means, he related the tradition in a confused manner; ضغث also means, he uttered a cry. ضغث (dighthun) means, a handful of fresh or dry twigs; whatever is collected together and grasped with the hand; a bundle of rushes; what is confused and without truth or reality (Lane & Aqrab).

لاتـحنث (break not thy oath) is derived from حنث which means, he said what was not true; he committed a sin or crime; he inclined towards what was false. حنث فی یمینه means, he broke or retracted his oath. حنث means, a sin or crime. بلغ الحنث means, he attained to the age when he was punishable for sin or disobedience (Lane & Aqrab).

Commentary:

While in v. 43 Job was enjoined to urge his riding beast with his foot, in the present verse he is told to strike the beast with a bundle of twigs to make it run fast that he may be out of danger and reach a place of safety soon.

The words لاتـحنث mean, do not incline to falsehood, i.e. make no compromise with idol worship or polytheistic beliefs and remain steadfast in your belief in the Unity of God.

The expression لاتـحنث meaning, break not thy oath, the verse may also signify that as Job had become separated from his people, due to negligence on their part, he had vowed that he would punish the guilty for their negligence after he joined them. When, however, he was united with them he was told by God (as the verse shows) not to be severe on them in the hour of joy and thanks-giving and to fulfil his oath in a way which should cause least distress to them.

The implied reference in this and the preceding three verses seems to be to the separation of the Holy Prophet from his kith and kin by his migration to Medina, where after a few years not only were his own people united with him but he found many other most sincere and devoted followers—the Ansar. When even-tually he triumphed over his own people, he forgave them with a large-heartedness and magnanimity which has remained unequalled in the whole history of the world. This was all in harmony with the Divine plan that his resemblance with Job might be established.

English - Short Commentary Notes ^*

2538

While in v. 43 Job was enjoined to urge his riding beast with his foot, in the present verse he is told to strike the beast with a bundle of twigs to make it run fast that he may be out of danger and reach a place of safety soon.

2539

The words, la Tahnath mean, do not incline to falsehood, i.e. make no compromise with idol-worship or polytheistic beliefs and remain steadfast in your belief in the Unity of God. If the expression means, break not thy oath, the verse would signify that as Job had become separated from his people due to negligence on their part, he had vowed that he would punish the guilty for their negligence after he joined them. When, however, he was united with them he was told by God (as the verse shows) not to treat them severely in the hour of joy and thanksgiving and to fulfil his oath in a way which should cause them least distress.

English - Pickthall

And (it was said unto him): Take in thine hand a branch and smite therewith, and break not thine oath. Lo! We found him steadfast, how excellent a slave! Lo! he was ever turning in repentance (to his Lord).

English - Muhammad Ali ^ra

And take in thy hand few worldly goods and earn goodness therewith and incline not to falsehood. Surely We found him patient; most excellent the servant! Surely he (ever) turned (to Us).

English - Sir Muhammad Zafrullah Khan ^ra

We had commanded him: Take hold of a twig of the date-palm tree and urge on thy mount with it, and incline not towards falsehood. Indeed We found him steadfast; he was an excellent servant. Surely, ho turned constantly to Us.

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