Ayetآية

Adh-Dhariyat 51:58

The Winnowing Winds · Meccan · Juz 27 · Page 523

The Provider

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ هُوَ ٱلرَّزَّاقُ ذُو ٱلۡقُوَّةِ ٱلۡمَتِينُ ۝٥٨

Lo! Allah! He it is that giveth livelihood, the Lord of unbreakable might.

Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall

Meaning

Indeed, it is Allah who is the Provider, the Possessor of strength, the Firm.

Insight

According to Elmalılı, so servanthood to Him is drawing on His strength and, in His shade, being useful to His servants.

Reflect

Leave your worry about provision to the Provider.

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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