Al-Haqqah 69:12
The Reality · Meccan · Juz 29 · Page 567
Retaining Ears
لِنَجۡعَلَهَا لَكُمۡ تَذۡكِرَةࣰ وَتَعِيَهَآ أُذُنࣱ وَٰعِيَةࣱ ١٢
That We might make it a memorial for you, and that remembering ears (that heard the story) might remember.
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
That We might make it a reminder for you and that retaining ears might retain it.
Insight
According to Elmalılı, that event is an unforgettable reminder for those saved and their descendants, recalling Allah’s power and wisdom.
Reflect
Retain a piece of advice you hear today.
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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