Ayetآية

Al-Muddaththir 74:13

The Cloaked One · Meccan · Juz 29 · Page 575

Sons at His Side

وَبَنِينَ شُهُودࣰا ۝١٣

And sons abiding in his presence.

Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall

Meaning

And sons present with him.

Insight

According to Elmalılı, these were sons with no need to travel for work, always present at their father’s side in gatherings and consulted on important matters.

Reflect

Give thanks today for your children and loved ones.

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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