Al-Furqan 25:16
The Criterion · Meccan · Juz 18 · Page 361
A Promise to Be Asked For
لَّهُمۡ فِيهَا مَا يَشَآءُونَ خَٰلِدِينَۚ كَانَ عَلَىٰ رَبِّكَ وَعۡدࣰا مَّسۡـُٔولࣰا ١٦
Therein abiding, they have all that they desire. It is for thy Lord a promise that must be fulfilled.
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
They will have therein whatever they wish; it is a promise from your Lord, ever requested.
Insight
According to Elmalılı, “a promise requested” is one Allah has given on condition that His servants ask for it.
Reflect
Ask Allah for Paradise.
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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