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Quran Ayat regarding Calf

The story of the calf is a profound and recurring theme in the Quran, symbolizing the trials of faith, the allure of false worship, and the mercy of Allah. Our dedicated page organizes Quran Ayat about Calf in a clear, thematic manner, allowing you to explore the verses that mention the calf, from the golden calf incident to its moral and spiritual lessons. Whether you are a student of knowledge or a seeker of guidance, this collection serves as a valuable resource for deep reflection.

By presenting the Calf in the Quran alongside authentic translations and Tafsir, we aim to bridge the gap between the sacred text and contemporary understanding. Each verse is contextualized to help you grasp the historical significance and the timeless Quranic guidance embedded in these narratives. This page is designed to facilitate a structured study, enabling you to compare interpretations and derive personal insights.

We invite you to navigate through the curated list of Ayat, each linked to its translation and scholarly commentary. Our goal is to support your journey in understanding the lessons from the calf story and its relevance to faith and obedience. As you read, you will discover how the Quran addresses human weakness and the path to repentance, offering spiritual insights that resonate across time. Explore this topic to enrich your connection with the divine message.

Ayah 153

يَسۡـَٔلُكَ أَهۡلُ ٱلۡكِتَٰبِ أَن تُنَزِّلَ عَلَيۡهِمۡ كِتَٰبٗا مِّنَ ٱلسَّمَآءِۚ فَقَدۡ سَأَلُواْ مُوسَىٰٓ أَكۡبَرَ مِن ذَٰلِكَ فَقَالُوٓاْ أَرِنَا ٱللَّهَ جَهۡرَةٗ فَأَخَذَتۡهُمُ ٱلصَّـٰعِقَةُ بِظُلۡمِهِمۡۚ ثُمَّ ٱتَّخَذُواْ ٱلۡعِجۡلَ مِنۢ بَعۡدِ مَا جَآءَتۡهُمُ ٱلۡبَيِّنَٰتُ فَعَفَوۡنَا عَن ذَٰلِكَۚ وَءَاتَيۡنَا مُوسَىٰ سُلۡطَٰنٗا مُّبِينٗا

153.(O Beloved Prophet Muhammad) The people of the Book ask you to reveal to them [439] another book from the heaven. But, they had asked Musa (even) a greater thing than this and said: "Show us Allah openly." Then the thunderbolt overtook them for their wrongdoing [440]. Then they took to the worship of the calf after clear signs [441] had come to them. But We pardoned [442] even that and gave Musa clear dominance [443].

Surah Name : An-Nisa   Surah Number : 4   Ayat Number: 153

Ayah 88

فَأَخۡرَجَ لَهُمۡ عِجۡلٗا جَسَدٗا لَّهُۥ خُوَارٞ فَقَالُواْ هَٰذَآ إِلَٰهُكُمۡ وَإِلَٰهُ مُوسَىٰ فَنَسِيَ

88. Then he brought out for them a calf, a life less [124] body lowing, then they said, 'this is your God and the god of Musa, and Musa forgot [125].

Surah Name : Ta-Ha   Surah Number : 20   Ayat Number: 88

Ayah 148

وَٱتَّخَذَ قَوۡمُ مُوسَىٰ مِنۢ بَعۡدِهِۦ مِنۡ حُلِيِّهِمۡ عِجۡلٗا جَسَدٗا لَّهُۥ خُوَارٌۚ أَلَمۡ يَرَوۡاْ أَنَّهُۥ لَا يُكَلِّمُهُمۡ وَلَا يَهۡدِيهِمۡ سَبِيلًاۘ ٱتَّخَذُوهُ وَكَانُواْ ظَٰلِمِينَ

148.And after the absence of Musa, his people made a calf [321] out of their ornaments, a lifeless body, producing a living sound [322]. Did they not see that it neither talked [323] to them, nor guided them to any way [324]? They took it [for worship] and were unjust [325].

Surah Name : Al-Araf   Surah Number : 7   Ayat Number: 148

Ayah 69

وَلَقَدۡ جَآءَتۡ رُسُلُنَآ إِبۡرَٰهِيمَ بِٱلۡبُشۡرَىٰ قَالُواْ سَلَٰمٗاۖ قَالَ سَلَٰمٞۖ فَمَا لَبِثَ أَن جَآءَ بِعِجۡلٍ حَنِيذٖ

69. And Our messengers came to Ibrahim with glad tidings. They said, Peace [143]. He answered, Peace [144], and then not long after, brought a roasted calf.

Surah Name : Hud   Surah Number : 11   Ayat Number: 69

Ayah 26

فَرَاغَ إِلَىٰٓ أَهۡلِهِۦ فَجَآءَ بِعِجۡلٖ سَمِينٖ

26.Then he went to his family and brought a fat [28] calf (roasted).

Surah Name : Adh-Dhariyat   Surah Number : 51   Ayat Number: 26

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