# 9. Surah At-Tawbah, Verse 114 - **Surah:** 9. Surah At-Tawbah (The Repentance) — سورة التوبة - **Verse:** 114 / 129 · **Juz:** 11 · **Mushaf page:** 204 - **Source:** https://quran.so/surah-at-tawbah/verse-114 ## Arabic وَمَا كَانَ اسْتِغْفَارُ اِبْرٰه۪يمَ لِاَب۪يهِ اِلَّا عَنْ مَوْعِدَةٍ وَعَدَهَٓا اِيَّاهُۚ فَلَمَّا تَبَيَّنَ لَـهُٓ اَنَّهُ عَدُوٌّ لِلّٰهِ تَبَرَّاَ مِنْهُۜ اِنَّ اِبْرٰه۪يمَ لَاَوَّاهٌ حَل۪يمٌ ## Transcription Wama kana istighfaruibraheema li-abeehi illa AAan mawAAidatin waAAadahaiyyahu falamma tabayyana lahu annahu AAaduwwun lillahitabarraa minhu inna ibraheema laawwahun haleem ## Translations ### Aisha Bewley Ibrahim would not have asked forgiveness for his father but for a promise he made to him, and when it became clear to him that he was an enemy of Allah, he renounced him. Ibrahim was tender-hearted and forbearing. ### Progressive Muslims And Abraham seeking forgiveness for his father was only because of a promise he made to him. But when it became clear that he was God's enemy, he disowned him. Abraham was kind, compassionate. ### Shabbir Ahmed Abraham asked forgiveness for his father because of a promise that he had made. The promise was based on the hope that his father would mend his ways. When Abraham was sure that his father was a persistent opponent of Allah's Commands, he desisted from asking forgiveness for him (14:41), (19:47). Abraham was kind-hearted, clement. ### Sam Gerrans — The Qur'an: A Complete Revelation And the request for forgiveness of Abraham for his father was only because of a promise he had promised him; but when it had become clear to him that he was an enemy to God, he declared himself quit of him; Abraham was compassionate and clement. ### The Monotheist Group — The Quran: A Monotheist Translation And Abraham seeking forgiveness for his father was only because of a promise he had made to him. But when it became clear that he was the enemy of God, he disowned him. Abraham was kind, compassionate. ### Rashad Khalifa — The Final Testament The only reason Abraham asked forgiveness for his father was that he had promised him to do so. But as soon as he realized that he was an enemy of GOD, he disowned him. Abraham was extremely kind, clement. ### Mohamed Ahmed - Samira As for Abraham's prayer for his father, he was fulfilling a promise he had made to him. Yet when it became evident to him that (his father) was an enemy of God, he broke away from him, though Abraham was soft hearted and kind. ### Sahih International — (Umm Muhammad, Mary Kennedy, Amatullah Bantley) And the request of forgiveness of Abraham for his father was only because of a promise he had made to him. But when it became apparent to Abraham that his father was an enemy to Allah, he disassociated himself from him. Indeed was Abraham compassionate and patient. ### Muhammad Asad And Abraham's prayer that his father be forgiven was but due to a promise which he had given the latter [in his lifetime]; but when it was made clear unto him that he had been God's enemy, [Abraham] disavowed him - [although;] behold, Abraham was most tender-hearted. most clement. ### Marmaduke Pickthall The prayer of Abraham for the forgiveness of his father was only because of a promise he had promised him, but when it had become clear unto him that he (his father) was an enemy to Allah he (Abraham) disowned him. Lo! Abraham was soft of heart, long-suffering. ### Abul A'la Maududi — Tafhim commentary [9:114] And Abraham's prayer for the forgiveness of his father was only because of a promise which he had made to him. Then, when it became clear to him that he was an enemy of Allah, he dissociated himself from him. Surely Abraham was most tender-hearted, God-fearing, forbearing. ### Abdel Khalek Himmat — Al- Muntakhab The invocatory prayer made by Ibrahim on behalf of his father was in fulfillment of a promise he had made to him. But when he realized that his father was an avowed enemy to Allah, he declared his innocence of his ills and of his fatherhood. Indeed Ibrahim constantly implored Allah with touching entreaties, and forbearance was an attribute of his. ### Bijan Moeinian If Abraham said a prayer for his (idol worshipping) father, it was just in account of fulfilling a promise that he had made to him. As soon as Abraham realized that his father is an enemy of the Lord, he disowned him. The fact is that Abraham was a tenderhearted tolerant person. ### Al-Hilali & Khan And Ibrâhîm’s (Abraham) invoking (of Allâh) for his father’s forgiveness was only because of a promise he [Ibrâhîm (Abraham)] had made to him (his father). But when it became clear to him [Ibrâhîm (Abraham)] that he (his father) is an enemy of Allâh, he dissociated himself from him. Verily Ibrâhîm (Abraham) was Awwah (one who invokes Allâh with humility, glorifies Him and remembers Him much) and was forbearing. (Tafsir Al-Qurtubî)[1]. ### Abdullah Yusuf Ali And Abraham prayed for his father's forgiveness only because of a promise he had made to him. But when it became clear to him that he was an enemy to Allah, he dissociated himself from him: for Abraham was most tender-hearted, forbearing. ### Mustafa Khattab — The Clear Quran As for Abraham’s prayer for his father’s forgiveness, it was only in fulfilment of a promise he had made to him. But when it became clear to Abraham that his father was an enemy of Allah, he broke ties with him.[1] Abraham was truly tender-hearted, forbearing. ### Taqi Usmani As for the prayer of Ibrāhīm for the forgiveness of his father, it was only due to a promise he had made to him. Later, when it became clear to him that he was an enemy of Allah, he withdrew himself from him. Indeed, Ibrāhīm was very tender-hearted, very forbearing. ### Abdul Haleem Abraham asked forgiveness for his father because he had made a promise to him, but once he realized that his father was an enemy of God, he washed his hands of him. Abraham was tender-hearted and forbearing. ### Arthur John Arberry Abraham asked not pardon for his father except because of a promise he had made to him; and when it became clear to him that he was an enemy of God, he declared himself quit of him; Abraham was compassionate, clement. ### E. Henry Palmer Nor was Abraham's asking pardon for his father aught else but through a promise he had promised him; but when it was made manifest to him that he was an enemy to God, he cleansed himself of him; verily, Abraham was pitiful and clement. ### Hamid S. Aziz Nor was Abraham's asking pardon for his father aught else but through a promise he had promised him; but when it was made manifest to him that he was an enemy to Allah, he cleansed himself of him (dissociated himself); verily, Abraham was soft of heart, forbearing. ### Mahmoud Ghali And in no way was Ibrahîm's (Abraham's) asking forgiveness for his father (for any reason) except for a commitment he had promised him; so, as soon as it became evident to him that he was an enemy of Allah, he declared himself quit of him; surely Ibrahîm was indeed most plaintive, constantly forbearing. ### George Sale Neither did Abraham ask forgiveness for his father, otherwise than in pursuance of a promise which he had promised unto him: But when it became known unto him, that he was an enemy unto God, he declared himself clear of him. Verily Abraham was putiful and compassionate. ### Syed Vickar Ahamed And Ibrahim (Abraham) prayed for his fathers’ forgiveness only because of a promise he (Ibrahim) had made to him (his father). But when it became clear to him (Ibrahim) that he (his father) was an enemy of Allah, he (Ibrahim) broke ties from him (his father): Surely, Ibrahim (Abraham) was most kind, forgiving. ### Amatul Rahman Omar And Abraham's praying for protection for his (idolatrous) sire was only because of a promise he had made to him, but when it became clear to him that he (- his sire) was an enemy to Allâh, he (- Abraham) dissociated himself from him. Abraham was, as a matter of fact, soft of heart (and) forbearing. ### Ali Quli Qarai Abraham’s pleading forgiveness for his father was only to fulfill a promise he had made him. So when it became manifest to him that he was an enemy of God, he repudiated him. Indeed Abraham was most plaintive and forbearing. ### Ahmed Hulusi — Türkçe Kur'an Çözümü Babası için İbrahim'in istiğfarı, ancak ona verdiği bir söz yüzünden idi. . . Onun bir Allah düşmanı olduğu açıkça kendisine belli olunca, ondan uzaklaştı. . . Muhakkak ki İbrahim ince kalpli ve hilm sahibiydi. ### Ali Bulaç — Kur'an-ı Kerim ve Türkçe Anlamı İbrahim'in babası için bağışlanma dilemesi, yalnızca ona verdiği bir söz dolayısıyla idi. Kendisine, onun gerçekten Allah'a düşman olduğu açıklanınca ondan uzaklaştı. Doğrusu İbrahim, çok duygulu, yumuşak huyluydu. ### Bayraktar Bayraklı — Yeni Bir Anlayışın Işığında Kur'an Meali İbrahim'in, babası için af dilemesi, sadece ona verdiği sözden ötürü idi. Fakat onun, Allah düşmanı olduğu kendisine belli olunca ondan uzak durdu. Şüphesiz ki İbrahim, çok yumuşak huyluydu; pek sabırlı idi. ### Diyanet İşleri — Kur'an-ı Kerim Türkçe Meali İbrahim'in, babası için af dilemesi, sadece ona verdiği bir söz yüzündendi. Onun bir Allah düşmanı olduğu kendisine açıkça belli olunca, ondan uzaklaştı. Şüphesiz İbrahim, çok içli, yumuşak huylu bir kişiydi. ### Elmalılı Hamdi Yazır — Kur'an-ı Kerim ve Yüce Meali İbrahimin babası hakkındaki istiğfarı da sırf ona vermiş olduğu bir va'dden dolayı idi, böyle iken onun için Allah düşmanı olduğu kendisine tebeyyün edince ondan teberri etti, her halde İbrahim çok yanık, çok halim idi ### Elmalılı (sadeleştirilmiş) İbrahim'in babası hakkındaki af dilemesi de sadece ona vermiş olduğu bir sözden dolayı idi. Böyle iken onun bir Allah düşmanı olduğu ona belli olunca, ondan ilgisini kesti. Gerçekten İbrahim, çok bağrı yanık, çok halim idi. ### Gültekin Onan İbrahim'in babası için bağışlanma dilemesi, yalnızca ona verdiği bir söz dolayısıyla idi. Kendisine, onun gerçekten Tanrı'ya düşman olduğu açıklanınca ondan uzaklaştı. Doğrusu İbrahim, çok duygulu, yumuşak huyluydu. ### Hasan Basri Çantay — Kur'an-ı Hakim ve Meal-i Kerim İbrahimin, babasına olan istiğfaarı ancak ona etdiği bir va'dden dolayı idi. Yoksa onun Allahın bir düşmanı olduğu kendisince besbelli olunca o, (bu istiğfaarını kesdi ve) ondan uzaklaşdı. Ibrahim cidden pek çok tezarru' ve niyaz eden, (kalbi yufka ve ezaya karşı) gerçekden sabırlı (bir zat) idi. ### İbni Kesir İbrahim'in babası için mağfiret dilemesi; sadece ona verdiği bir vaadden dolayı idi. Ama onun Allah'ın düşmanı olduğu kendisine belli olunca; ondan uzaklaştı. Muhakkak ki İbrahim, çok içli ve halim idi. ### Muhammed Esed — Kur'an Mesajı İbrahim'in (buna benzer bir durumda) babasının bağışlanması için yaptığı duaya gelince, bu sadece o'nun berikine (daha sağlığında) vermiş bulunduğu bir söze dayanıyordu. Ama o'na berikinin Allah'ın düşmanı olduğu açıklandığı zaman (İbrahim) ondan hemen kopup uzaklaştı. Zaten İbrahim çok ince ruhlu, yumuşak huylu biriydi. ### Şaban Piriş — Kur'an-ı Kerim Türkçe Anlamı İbrahim'in babası için bağışlanma dilemesi, sadece ona verdiği bir sözden dolayı idi. Allah'ın düşmanı olduğunu kesin olarak anlayınca ondan uzaklaştı. İbrahim gerçekten çok içli ve yumuşak kalpli idi. ### Süleyman Ateş — Kur'an-ı Kerim ve Yüce Meali İbrahim'in babası için mağfiret dilemesi, sadece ona verdiği bir sözden ötürü idi. Fakat onun, bir Allah düşmanı olduğu, kendisine belli olunca ondan uzak durdu. Gerçekten İbrahim, çok içli ve yumuşak huylu idi. ### Yaşar Nuri Öztürk — Kur'an-ı Kerim Meali İbrahim'in, babası için af dilemesi, sadece ona verdiği bir söz yüzündendi. Onun Allah düşmanı olduğu kendisi için açıklık kazanınca, ondan uzaklaştı. Şu bir gerçek ki, İbrahim başkaları için gamlanıp ah eden ince yürekli, yumuşak bir insandı/tam bir evvahtı. ### Mustafa İslamoğlu — Hayat Kitabı Kur’an İbrahim'in babası için Allah'tan af dilemesinin nedeni, yalnızca berikinin diğerine (hayattayken) verdiği bir söze dayanıyordu. Fakat, diğerinin Allah düşmanı olduğu onun için kesinlik kazanınca ondan hemen el çekti. Zaten İbrahim çok yufka yürekli, yumuşak huylu biriydi. ### Erhan Aktaş (Eski Baskı) — Kerim Kur'an İbrahim'in babası için bağışlanma dilemesinin sebebi, ona söz vermiş olmasıydı. Ama onun, Allah'a düşman olduğu kendisine açıkça belli olunca, ondan uzaklaştı. Kuşkusuz İbrahim, çok ince ruhlu ve yumuşak huylu biriydi. ### Ali Rıza Safa — Kur'an-ı Kerim Gerçek İbrahim'in, babası için bağışlanma dilemesi, yalnızca ona verdiği bir söz yüzündendi. Onun, Allah'a düşman olduğu ortaya çıkınca ondan uzaklaştı. İbrahim, aslında hoşgörülüydü. ### Süleymaniye Vakfı (Eski Baskı) — Süleymaniye Vakfı Meali İbrahim'in babasının bağışlanmasını istemesi sadece ona verdiği sözden dolayı idi. Ama onun Allah'a düşman olduğunu iyice anlayınca o işten uzak durdu. İbrahim çok içli ve yumuşak huyludur. ### Mehmet Okuyan — Kur’an Meal-Tefsir İbrahim'in babası için af dilemesi, sadece ona verdiği sözden dolayıydı. Onun Allah'ın düşmanı olduğu kendisi için açıklanınca ondan uzaklaşmıştı. Şüphesiz ki İbrahim çok yufka yürekliydi; çok hoşgörülüydü.[1] _Footnotes_ - [1] Bu ayet Meryem 19:47, Şu‘arâ 26:86 ve Mümtehine 60:4. ayetlerle birlikte okunmalıdır. Hz. İbrahim'in babası için yaptığı dua babası sağken onun bağışlanmayı hak edecek bir dönüş gerçekleştirmesine yönelik olarak anlaşılmalıdır. Babasının Yüce Allah'a düşman olduğu ve böylece öldüğü bildirilince Hz. İbrahim bu duasından vazgeçmiştir. ### Erhan Aktaş (10. Baskı) — Kerim Kur'an İbrahim'in babası için bağışlanma dilemesinin sebebi, ona söz vermiş olmasıydı. Ama onun, Allah'a düşman olduğu kendisine açıkça belli olunca, ondan uzaklaştı. Kuşkusuz İbrahim, çok ince ruhlu ve yumuşak huylu biriydi. ### Erhan Aktaş — Kerim Kur'an İbrahim'in babası için bağışlanma dilemesinin sebebi, ona söz vermiş olmasıydı. Ama onun, Allah'a düşman olduğu kendisine açıkça belli olunca, ondan uzaklaştı. Kuşkusuz İbrahim, çok ince ruhlu ve yumuşak huylu birisiydi. ### Süleymaniye Vakfı — Süleymaniye Vakfı Meali İbrahim'in babasının bağışlanmasını istemesi, sadece ona verdiği bir sözden dolayı idi[1]. Fakat babasının Allah'a düşman olduğu kendisine açıkça belli olunca ondan uzak durdu. İbrahim çok içli ve pek yumuşak huyluydu[2]. _Footnotes_ - [1] [Meryem 19/47](https://quran.so/19/47), [Şuara 26/86,](https://quran.so/26/86) [Mümtahine 60/4.](https://quran.so/60/4) Ayrıca "istiğfar" için bkz. [Tevbe 9/80.](https://quran.so/9/80) ayetin dipnotu. - [2] [Hud 11/75.](https://quran.so/11/75) ## Words | # | word | meaning | root | |---|---|---|---| | 1 | وَمَا — wamā | And not | — | | 2 | كَانَ — kāna | was | كون — Kef-Vav-Nun | | 3 | ٱسْتِغْفَارُ — is'tigh'fāru | (the) asking of forgiveness | غفر — Gayn-Fe-Ra | | 4 | إِبْرَٰهِيمَ — ib'rāhīma | (by) Ibrahim | — | | 5 | لِأَبِيهِ — li-abīhi | for his father | ابو — Elif-Be-Vav | | 6 | إِلَّا — illā | except | — | | 7 | عَن — ʿan | because | — | | 8 | مَّوْعِدَةٍۢ — mawʿidatin | (of) a promise | وعد — Vav-Ayn-Dal | | 9 | وَعَدَهَآ — waʿadahā | he had promised it | وعد — Vav-Ayn-Dal | | 10 | إِيَّاهُ — iyyāhu | (to) him | — | | 11 | فَلَمَّا — falammā | But when | — | | 12 | تَبَيَّنَ — tabayyana | it became clear | بين — Be-Ye-Nun | | 13 | لَهُۥٓ — lahu | to him | — | | 14 | أَنَّهُۥ — annahu | that he | — | | 15 | عَدُوٌّۭ — ʿaduwwun | (was) an enemy | عدو — Ayn-Dal-Vav | | 16 | لِّلَّهِ — lillahi | to Allah | — | | 17 | تَبَرَّأَ — tabarra-a | he disassociated | برا — Be-Ra-Elif | | 18 | مِنْهُ ۚ — min'hu | from him | — | | 19 | إِنَّ — inna | Indeed | — | | 20 | إِبْرَٰهِيمَ — ib'rāhīma | Ibrahim | — | | 21 | لَأَوَّٰهٌ — la-awwāhun | (was) compassionate | اوه — Elif-Vav-he | | 22 | حَلِيمٌۭ — ḥalīmun | forbearing | حلم — Ha-Lam-Mim | --- Previous: https://quran.so/surah-at-tawbah/verse-113.md · Next: https://quran.so/surah-at-tawbah/verse-115.md Retrieved: 2026-08-14 Quran.so — https://quran.so — CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 — When quoting, name the translator.