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    • Quran-27:33 Surah An-naml English Translation,Transliteration and Tafsir(Tafseer).

    قَالُواْ نَحۡنُ أُوْلُواْ قُوَّةٖ وَأُوْلُواْ بَأۡسٖ شَدِيدٖ وَٱلۡأَمۡرُ إِلَيۡكِ فَٱنظُرِي مَاذَا تَأۡمُرِينَ

    Transliteration:( Qaaloo nahnu uloo quwwatinw wa uloo baasin shadeed; wal amru ilaiki fanzuree maazaa taamureen )

    33. They said we are men of great strength and of severe [64] fighting and the authority is yours, therefore, see what you command' [65]. (Kanzul Imaan Translation)

    (33) They said, "We are men of strength and of great military might, but the command is yours, so see what you will command." (Saheen International Translation)

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    Surah An-Naml Ayat 33 Tafsir (Commentry)



    • Tafseer-e-Naeemi (Ahmad Yaar Khan)
    • Ibn Kathir
    • Ala-Madudi
    • Shaheen International

    📖 Commentary of Surah An-Naml – Verse 33

    "They said, 'We are men of great strength and of severe fighting [64], and the authority is yours, therefore, see what you command.' [65]"

    ✅ [64] A Declaration of Military Readiness

    The chiefs of Queen Bilqis’ court respond by affirming their military strength and readiness for battle. They declare themselves to be valiant warriors, assuring her that if she chooses war, they are prepared for it. This shows their loyalty and confidence in their capabilities, but also reveals a tendency toward confrontation.

    ✅ [65] Ultimate Decision Left to the Queen

    Despite their boldness, the chiefs make it clear that the final decision lies with the queen. They say, “the authority is yours,” meaning they await her command, not merely giving advice but placing the responsibility in her hands.

    This verse reflects:

    • A council loyal to its leader, but perhaps lacking in spiritual foresight, leaning toward warfare over diplomacy.

    • Bilqis’ awareness (as seen in the following verses) that military might cannot rival prophetic wisdom, showing her clear-headed leadership.

    • The underlying message that true power is not in brute strength, but in the ability to recognize and submit to divine truth.

    Ibn-Kathir

    The tafsir of Surah Naml verse 33 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
    Please refer to Surah Naml ayat 32 which provides the complete commentary from verse 32 through 35.

    (27:33) They said: “We are strong and are given to vehement fighting. But the decision is yours. Therefore, consider what you would like to command.”

    Ala-Maududi

    (27:33) They said: “We are strong and are given to vehement fighting. But the decision is yours. Therefore, consider what you would like to command.”

    There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.

    (33) They said, "We are men of strength and of great military might, but the command is yours, so see what you will command."

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