Al-Buruj 85:17
The Mansions of the Stars · Meccan · Juz 30 · Page 590
The Story of the Hosts
هَلۡ أَتَىٰكَ حَدِيثُ ٱلۡجُنُودِ ١٧
Hath there come unto thee the story of the hosts.
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
Has the story of the hosts reached you?
Insight
According to Elmalılı, this question recalls Allah’s power through examples and comforts the Prophet with the promise of help against his enemies.
Reflect
In a hard situation, draw strength from past examples.
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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