[18:62]
And when they had gone further, he said unto his
servant: Bring us our breakfast. Verily we have found fatigue in this our
journey.
[18:63]
He said: Didst thou see, when we took refuge on
the rock, and I forgot the fish - and none but Satan caused me to forget to
mention it - it took its way into the waters by a marvel.
[18:64]
He said: This is that which we have been
seeking. So they retraced their steps again.
[18:65]
Then found they one of
Our slaves, unto whom We had given mercy from Us, and had taught him knowledge
from Our presence.
[18:66]
Moses said unto him: May I follow thee, to the
end that thou mayst teach me right conduct of that which thou hast been taught ?
[18:67]
He said: Lo! thou canst
not bear with me.
[18:68]
How canst thou bear with that whereof thou canst
not compass any knowledge ?
[18:69]
He said: Allah willing, thou shalt find me
patient and I shall not in aught gainsay thee.
[18:70]
He said: Well, if thou go with me, ask me not
concerning aught till I myself make mention of it unto
thee.
[18:71]
So they twain set out till, when they were in
the ship, he made a hole therein. (Moses) said: Hast thou made a hole therein
to drown the folk thereof ? Thou verily hast done a
dreadful thing.
[18:72]
He said: Did I not tell thee that thou couldst
not bear with me ?
[18:73]
(Moses) said: Be not wroth with me that I
forgot, and be not hard upon me for my fault.
[18:74]
So they twain journeyed on till, when they met a
lad, he slew him. (Moses) said: What! Hast thou slain an innocent soul who hath
slain no man ? Verily thou hast done a horrid thing.