Al-A’la 87:1
The Most High · Meccan · Juz 30 · Page 591
Your Lord Most High
سَبِّحِ ٱسۡمَ رَبِّكَ ٱلۡأَعۡلَى ١
Praise the name of thy Lord the Most High.
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
Glorify the name of your Lord, the Most High.
Insight
According to Elmalılı, just as your Lord who nurtures you is above all things in His essence, His attributes and names are above all attributes and names.
Reflect
Today, as you say “Subhana Rabbiya al-A‘la”, think about its meaning.
This short note is based on Elmalılı Hamdi Yazır’s Turkish commentary and has not yet been reviewed by a scholar.
Elmalılı’s commentary
An English translation of Elmalılı’s full commentary is coming soon. Read the original Turkish ›