‘Abasa 80:17
He Frowned · Meccan · Juz 30 · Page 585
How Ungrateful
قُتِلَ ٱلۡإِنسَٰنُ مَآ أَكۡفَرَهُۥ ١٧
Man is (self-)destroyed: how ungrateful.
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
Perish man! How ungrateful he is!
Insight
According to Elmalılı, this is an expression of anger and censure, like “perish!”: man is in such a bad state that he hardly deserves his life.
Reflect
Today, name a blessing you have been ungrateful for and give thanks.
This short note is based on Elmalılı Hamdi Yazır’s Turkish commentary and has not yet been reviewed by a scholar.
Elmalılı’s commentary
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