61 So when they reached the junction of the two (rivers), they forgot their fish, and it took its way into the river, being free. |
62 But when they had gone further, he said to this servant: Bring to us our morning meal, certainly we have found fatigue in this our journey. |
63 He said: Sawest thou when we took refuge on the rock, I forgot the fish, and none but the devil made me forget to speak of it, and it took its way into the river; what a wonder! |
64 He said: This is what we sought for. So they returned retracing their footsteps. |
65 Then they found one of Our servants whom We had granted mercy from Us and whom We had taught knowledge from Ourselves. |
66 Moses said to him: May I follow thee that thou mayest teach me of the good thou hast been taught? |
67 He said: Thou canst not have patience with me. |
68 And how canst thou have patience in that whereof thou hast not a comprehensive knowledge? |
69 He said: If Allāh please, thou wilt find me patient, nor shall I disobey thee in aught. |
70 He said: If thou wouldst follow me, question me not about aught until I myself speak to thee about it. |
71 So they set out until, when they embarked in a boat, he made a hole in it. (Moses) said: Hast thou made a hole in it to drown its occupants? Thou hast surely done a grievous thing. |
72 He said: Did I not say that thou couldst not have patience with me? |
73 He said: Blame me not for what I forgot, and be not hard upon me for what I did. |
74 So they went on, until, when they met a boy, he slew him. (Moses) said: Hast thou slain an innocent person, not guilty of slaying another? Thou hast indeed done a horrible thing. |