وَقُل رَّبِّ أَنزِلْنِى مُنزَلًا مُّبَارَكًا وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ ٱلْمُنزِلِينَ 29
Translations
And say, 'My Lord, let me land at a blessed landing place, and You are the best to accommodate [us].'"
Transliteration
Wa qul rabbi anzilni munzalan mubārakan wa anta khayru al-munzileen
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah records Prophet Nuh's (peace be upon him) supplication to Allah upon the Ark's landing after the Flood, asking for a blessed descent and acknowledging Allah as the best of those who provide shelter and lodging. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari emphasize that Nuh's prayer demonstrates profound reliance on Allah (tawakkul) and gratitude, recognizing that only Allah can grant safe passage and blessing. The phrase 'khayru al-munzaleen' (the best of those who provide lodging) is an elegant attribution of divine attributes, as only Allah possesses perfection in all His actions.
Revelation Context
This ayah is part of the narrative of Prophet Nuh and the Great Flood in Surah Al-Mu'minun. It occurs after Allah commands Nuh to board the Ark with the believers and the animals, and represents the moment when the Ark comes to rest on Mount Judi (as mentioned in Surah Hud 11:44). This supplication exemplifies the prophetic response to divine deliverance.
Related Hadiths
While no specific hadith directly quotes this supplication, the theme relates to hadiths encouraging du'a (supplication) in times of need. The principle of seeking Allah's blessing (barakah) in all matters is reinforced throughout prophetic traditions, such as the guidance to say bismillah (in the name of Allah) before actions, as recorded in various collections including Jami' At-Tirmidhi.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers to invoke Allah's blessings in all circumstances and to recognize that true safety, provision, and honor come only from Allah. It reminds us that proper etiquette in du'a includes acknowledging Allah's supreme perfection and seeking not merely material comfort, but divine blessing (barakah) in whatever place or situation we find ourselves.