استعن بالله

English translation: Seek the help/support/ assistance of Allah

09:10 Feb 26, 2009
Arabic to English translations [PRO]
Idioms / Maxims / Sayings / دين / الأحاديث النبوية
Arabic term or phrase: استعن بالله
قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم يوصي ابن عباس: "...إذا سألت فاسأل الله و إذا استعنت فاستعن بالله و اعلم أن الأمة لو اجتمعت على أن ينفعوك بشيء لم ينفعوك إلا بشيء قد كتبه الله لك...إلى آخر الحديث
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Local time: 12:39
English translation:Seek the help/support/ assistance of Allah
Explanation:
Seek the help/support/ assistance of Allah

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Note added at 8 mins (2009-02-26 09:19:06 GMT)
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In this context, I suggest, "You should seek the help (support, assistance) of none but Allah."
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Ihab Abdelhafiz
Egypt
Local time: 11:39
Grading comment
thanks a lot :-)
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Summary of answers provided
5If you ask, ask of Allah
halani
5Seek the help/support/ assistance of Allah
Ihab Abdelhafiz
5seek help only from Allah
Sumaia Sawalha
5ask for the help of Allah/get help from Allah
Dr. Mohamed Elkhateeb
5resort to God
Tarik Boussetta


  

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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
If you ask, ask of Allah


Explanation:
Young man, I shall teach you some words [of advice] : Be mindful of Allah, and Allah will protect you. Be mindful of Allah, and you will find Him in front of you. If you ask, ask of Allah; if you seek help, seek help of Allah.....

halani
United Arab Emirates
Local time: 13:39
Native speaker of: Native in ArabicArabic
PRO pts in category: 3
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2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
Seek the help/support/ assistance of Allah


Explanation:
Seek the help/support/ assistance of Allah

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Note added at 8 mins (2009-02-26 09:19:06 GMT)
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In this context, I suggest, "You should seek the help (support, assistance) of none but Allah."

Ihab Abdelhafiz
Egypt
Local time: 11:39
Native speaker of: Native in ArabicArabic, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 18
Grading comment
thanks a lot :-)
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26 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
seek help only from Allah


Explanation:
seek help only from Allah

Sumaia Sawalha
United Arab Emirates
Local time: 13:39
Native speaker of: Native in ArabicArabic
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9 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
ask for the help of Allah/get help from Allah


Explanation:
ask for the help of Allah/get help from Allah

Dr. Mohamed Elkhateeb
Egypt
Local time: 11:39
Native speaker of: Arabic
PRO pts in category: 12
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12 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
resort to God


Explanation:
resort to God

Tarik Boussetta
Local time: 10:39
Native speaker of: Arabic
PRO pts in category: 7
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