Comparative Study of Interpreters’ Views on “Qāla Rabbi ʾArinī ʾUnẓur Ilayk Qāla Lan Tarānī” (Q.7:143), Based on the Relationship of Verses

There is a difference of opinion among Quranic interpreters In interpreting verse “Qāla Rabbi ʾArinī ʾUnẓur Ilayk Qāla Lan Tarānī”(Q.7:143)[1] regarding the belief of Prophet Moses (PBUH) concerning the possibility or impossibility of seeing God at the time of saying this and they are divided into two categories. The first group believes that this verse shows that Prophet Moses (PBUH) in his words, considered it possible to see God, which is divided into five sets, each of them with their own reason. The second group of commentators, believe that Prophet Moses (PBUH) considered it impossible to see God and is divided into four sets according to their reasons. This study, by examining the opinions and reasons of the commentators and relying on the relationship between the verses and the words of this verse, will show that the request to see God from Prophet Moses (PBUH) knowing its impossibility, and only out of enthusiasm of hearing the word of God, was just for more love.

Comparative Study of Interpreters’ Views on “Qāla Rabbi ʾArinī ʾUnẓur Ilayk Qāla Lan Tarānī” (Q.7:143), Based on the Relationship of Verses Keywords:

Verse 143 of Surat al-Aʿrāf , the vision of God , Prophet Moses (pbuh) , the relationship between the verses