This verse is from the Quran, specifically from Surah al-Anbiya . It describes a warning from Allah to the disbelievers who had enjoyed a life of luxury and comfort in this world but had refused to believe in Him and follow His commands.
The verse talks about how, when these people saw the punishment of Allah coming towards them, they tried to run away from it. But they were told not to flee, but rather to return to the lives they had lived in luxury and comfort, and to their homes, so that they could be questioned and held accountable for their actions.
In other words, the verse is warning those who have been living a life of worldly pleasures and ignoring the message of Allah that they cannot escape accountability for their actions. They may try to run away from the punishment of Allah, but they will ultimately be questioned and held responsible for their choices.
Explanation of Quranic verses 12-13 Surat Anbiaa.
Surat Anbya verse 12.
سورة : الأنبياء - Al-Anbiya
﴿ فَلَمَّا أَحَسُّوا بَأْسَنَا إِذَا هُم مِّنْهَا يَرْكُضُونَ﴾Then, when they perceived (saw) Our Torment (coming), behold, they (tried to) flee from it.
Surat Anbiya verse 13 - سورة : الأنبياء - Al-Anbiya
﴿ لَا تَرْكُضُوا وَارْجِعُوا إِلَىٰ مَا أُتْرِفْتُمْ فِيهِ وَمَسَاكِنِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُسْأَلُونَ﴾
Flee not, but return to that wherein you lived a luxurious life, and to your homes, in order that you may be questioned.
Dictionary: Difficults words of this verses.
- Surah - a chapter of the Quran
- Anbiya - the 21st chapter of the Quran
- Disbelievers - people who do not believe in a particular religion or God
- Luxury - a state of great comfort and extravagant living
- Punishment - a penalty inflicted for wrongdoing or sin
- Flee - to run away from something or someone
- Accountable - responsible for one's actions and decisions
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