Al-Hijr 53: They said; “Don’t be. We give you the glad tidings of a knowledgeable son.”

A. Metin Saruhan · 13 April 2017 · Al-Hijr

Translation

They said; “Don’t be. We give you the glad tidings of a knowledgeable son.”

Tafsir

When the angels saw that Hazrat Ibrahim (peace be upon him) was scared and afraid, they said: "O Ibrahim! O Khalil of Allah! Do not fear us, we are angels, messengers of Allah. We have come to give you good tidings of a wise son, and their purpose in saying this was to allay the fear and anxiety of Ibrahim (peace be upon him) and to calm him down. After these conversations of the angels, Abraham believed them and was relieved.

What is said in the video

The verse, of Surah Al-Hijr. They said: Do not fear, we give you good tidings of a knowledgeable son. Knowledgeable: Ishmael.

When the angels saw that Abraham (peace be upon him) was afraid and wary, they said: O Abraham, O friend of Allah, do not fear us, we are Allah's messenger angels. We have come to give you good tidings of a knowledgeable child. Their aim in saying this was to calm Abraham's fear and worries so that he would find peace. After these words of the angels, Abraham (peace be upon him) believed them and was relieved.

Abraham (peace be upon him) now answers them.