Quran 5:26

There is a historical fact behind this number of 40 years given through verses 5:20-26, being a total of 7 verses. These verses start with Moses reminding his people about God’s enormous blessings upon them, one of them being the sending of prophets and appointing kings from among them. They were then put to the “Test” to check out their submission to God and His Authority. The test of God’s Authority is conducted through His messenger, to see if they obey him or not. Obedience to the messenger is classified as…

5:25 He said, “My Lord, I can only control myself and my brother. So, allow us to part company with the wicked people.5:26 He said, “Henceforth, it is forbidden them for forty years, during which they will roam the Earth aimlessly. Do not grieve over such wicked people.

When God withholds the guidance through the messenger, and lets the people live an aimless and purposeless life, many bad things can happen. There is no solution to any problems without God’s laws. To magnify the miracle and the consequences given in verse 5:26, look again to appreciate God’s power.

5:26 Part 1: He said, “Henceforth, it is forbidden them for forty years. (this is the cutoff point of the verse).

5:26 Part 2: During which they will roam the Earth aimlessly. Do not grieve over such wicked people.”

5:26 Part 1: He said, “Henceforth, it is forbidden them for forty years.”5:26 Part 2: During which they will roam the Earth aimlessly. Do not grieve over such wicked people.

5:26 Part 1: He said, “Henceforth, it is forbidden them for forty years.”5:26 Part 2: During which they will roam the Earth aimlessly. Do not grieve over such wicked people.

5:24 They said, "O Moses, we will never enter it, so long as they are in it. Therefore, go – you and your Lord – and fight. We are sitting right here."5:25 He said, "My Lord, I can only control myself and my brother. So allow us to part company with the wicked people."5:26 He said, "Henceforth, it is forbidden them for forty years, during which they will roam the Earth aimlessly. Do not grieve over such wicked people."

5:21 "O my people, enter the holy land that ALLAH has decreed for you, and do not rebel, lest you become losers."5:26 He said, "Henceforth, it is forbidden them for forty years, during which they will roam the Earth aimlessly. Do not grieve over such wicked people."