Sign in
Sign in
Sign in
Select Language
016

An-Nahl 16:126 وان عاقبتم فعاقبوا بمثل ما عوقبتم به ولين صبرتم لهو خير للصابرين ١٢٦

16:126
وَإِنۡ
عَاقَبۡتُمۡ
فَعَاقِبُواْ
بِمِثۡلِ
مَا
عُوقِبۡتُم
بِهِۦۖ
وَلَئِن
صَبَرۡتُمۡ
لَهُوَ
خَيۡرٞ
لِّلصَّٰبِرِينَ
١٢٦
And if ye do catch them out, catch them out no worse than they catch you out: But if ye show patience, that is indeed the best (course) for those who are patient.
Continue Reading

Read Tafsir

Ibn Kathir (Abridged)

The Command for Equality in Punishment

Allah commands justice in punishment and equity in settling the cases of rights. `Abdur-Razzaq recorded that, concerning the Ayah,

فَعَاقِبُواْ بِمِثْلِ مَا عُوقِبْتُمْ بِهِ

(then punish them with the like of that with which you were afflicted.) Ibn Sirin said, "I

…

The Command for Equality in Punishment

Allah commands justice in punishment and equity in settling the cases of rights. `Abdur-Razzaq recorded that, co

…
More Tafsirs

Read in Context

Chapter 16, Page 281, Juz 14

125. Invite (all) to the Way of thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching; and argue with them in ways that are best and most gracious: for thy Lord knoweth best, who have strayed from His Path, and who receive guidance. 126. And if ye do catch them out, catch them out no worse than they catch you out: But if ye show patience, that is indeed the best (course) for those who are patient. 127. And do thou be patient, for thy patience is but from Allah; nor grieve over them: and distress not thyself because of their plots. 128. For Allah is with those who restrain themselves, and those who do good.

- A. Yusuf Ali

Notes and Reflections

You do not have any notes or reflections on this verse.

Notes placeholders

Stay Connected to the Quran ❤️

Short meaningful reminders to reset, reflect and stay connected to the Quran.

Read, Listen, Search, and Reflect on the Quran

Quran.com is a trusted platform used by millions worldwide to read, search, listen to, and reflect on the Quran in multiple languages. It provides translations, tafsir, recitations, word-by-word translation, and tools for deeper study, making the Quran accessible to everyone.

As a Sadaqah Jariyah, Quran.com is dedicated to helping people connect deeply with the Quran. Supported by Quran.Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Quran.com continues to grow as a free and valuable resource for all, Alhamdulillah.

Navigate
Home
Quran Radio
Reciters
About Us
Developers
Product Updates
Feedback
Help
Donate
Our Projects
Quran.com
Quran For Android
Quran iOS
QuranReflect.com
Quran.AI
Sunnah.com
Nuqayah.com
Legacy.Quran.com
Corpus.Quran.com
Non-profit projects owned, managed, or sponsored by Quran.Foundation
Popular Links
Duas from the Quran
Quran Verse of the Day
Ayatul Kursi
Yaseen
Al Mulk
Ar-Rahman
Al Waqi'ah
Al Kahf
Al Muzzammil
SitemapPrivacyTerms and Conditions
© 2026 Quran.com. All Rights Reserved
Contribute