An-Naml 33: They said, “We are people of strength and people of fierce warfare. But the order belongs to you. You shall see about what you will order.”

A. Metin Saruhan · 25 February 2018 · An-Naml

Translation

They said, “We are people of strength and people of fierce warfare. But the order belongs to you. You shall see about what you will order.”

Tafsir

Belkıs, the Queen of Seba, reached the decision she wanted and was relieved with the authority given to her by those around her, namely the beys and the elders, the notable people. In addition, the beys and elders stated that they would be with her in any case. Namely, if you order us to fight, we will fight by your side. Because we are strong, powerful and tough warriors. We will never object to your decision for us to fight. Apart from that, you are our ruler, it is for you to decide. We also believe that your decision about our homeland will be the right one. From now on, the decision belongs to you. You think and make up your mind.

What is said in the video

Verse 33 of Surah An-Naml, 33. They gave this answer: We are people of strength and power. We are fierce warriors. But the command is yours. So consider what you will command, it says. That is, whatever she tells us, we will do. We are fierce warriors. In war we fight, it says. The Queen of Sheba, Bilqis, has reached the decision she wanted. And by the authority that those around her, that is, the lords and nobles, people of standing, gave her, she was relieved. Moreover, the lords and nobles stated that they would be at her side in any case. That is: if you give us the order to fight, we will fight at your side.

For we are strong, powerful, fierce warriors. We will never object to a decision of yours that we should fight. Apart from that, you are our ruler. It is up to you to make this decision. And we believe that the decision you make about our country will be the most right. From now on the decision is yours; think and decide, they said.