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فَأَوۡجَسَ مِنۡهُمۡ خِيفَةٗۖ قَالُواْ لَا تَخَفۡۖ وَبَشَّرُوهُ بِغُلَٰمٍ عَلِيمٖ
He felt apprehensive about them. They said, “Do not be afraid,” and gave him glad tidings of a knowledgeable son.
شرح ومعانٍ · ١
- In their culture, if a guest refused to eat the food provided, it was considered a sign of ill will. See footnote 11:70.