That He may forgive you somewhat of your sins and respite you to an appointed term. Lo! the term of Allah, when it cometh, cannot be delayed, if ye but knew.
In Nooh 71:4, the words “That He may forgive you somewhat of your sins and respite you to an appointed term” bring repentance, forgiveness, and the hope of returning sincerely to Allah into the texture of everyday life. Carry this ayah into salah or quiet reflection, asking what you need to repent of and entrust to Allah’s abundant forgiveness.
This is a personal reflection prompt, not tafsir. For interpretation, consult qualified scholarship and the ayah’s wider Quranic context.
Arabic Quran text from the Tanzil Project, reproduced verbatim. English meaning by Marmaduke Pickthall. Translation is not a replacement for the Arabic Quran.
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