Ayetآية

Al-Mursalat 77:5

The Emissaries · Meccan · Juz 29 · Page 580

Those Delivering a Reminder

فَٱلۡمُلۡقِيَٰتِ ذِكۡرًا ۝٥

By those who bring down the Reminder.

Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall

Meaning

And those who deliver a reminder.

Insight

According to Elmalılı, “dhikr” means a book, counsel, lesson and an unforgettable memorial. Those delivering it are above all the angels bringing revelation to the prophets.

Reflect

Leave someone a good word of counsel 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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