Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran - 51:28

Translation for 51:28

˹They did not eat,˺ so he grew fearful of them.1 They reassured ˹him˺, “Do not be afraid,” and gave him good news of a knowledgeable son.2

Foot notes

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 Prophet Isaac (ﷺ).

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 As mentioned in 11:69-70, the angels came to Abraham in the form of men and when he offered them food, they did not eat. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, if a guest refused to eat the food provided by their host, it was a sign of ill-will.