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What is the interpretation of the Quranic verse: "My Lord, indeed I am, for whatever good You would send down to me, in need"?

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Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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The noble verse came in the context of the story of Moses (peace be upon him) and his departure to Midian, in which Moses (peace be upon him) supplicates to his Lord, saying: "May my Lord guide me to the straight path," and he asks Him for goodness. Interpreters have explained that Moses asked Allah to feed him due to his extreme hunger and fatigue, as he had not tasted food for seven days. Goodness was described as "sent down" to indicate the greatness of Allah, the Bestower. Allah answered Moses' supplication, providing him with shelter, food, and a wife when he reached Midian and became associated with the righteous household.

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