Transliteration:( Qaala satajiduneee in shaa 'al laahu saabiranw wa laaa a'see laka amraa )
"Musa said, 'Soon if Allah wills, you will find me patient [156], and I shall not disobey you in any affair [157].'"
Hazrat Musa (on whom be peace) expressed his intention to remain patient, but acknowledged that it would only be possible if Allah willed. This shows that his statement was made not from certain knowledge, but from personal resolve and hope, grounded in humility.
He also said, “you will find me among the patient,” rather than directly stating “I will be patient”, which subtly reflects his cautious tone and reliance on Allah’s help.
In contrast, Hazrat Khizr (on whom be peace) did not use such a conditional phrase, as his knowledge about Musa’s reaction was based on definite divine insight.
When Hazrat Musa added, “I shall not disobey you in any affair,” it confirmed his readiness to accept all commands from Hazrat Khizr.
This reinforces the principle that in the path of knowledge, the teacher holds authority, and the student must remain obedient and humble, regardless of their own rank or status—even if that student is a Prophet of Allah.
The tafsir of Surah Kahf verse 69 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Kahf ayat 66 which provides the complete commentary from verse 66 through 70.
(18:69) Moses replied: “You shall find me, if Allah wills, patient; and I shall not disobey you in anything.”
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
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