Al-Mutaffifin 83:28
The Defrauding · Meccan · Juz 30 · Page 588
The Spring of the Near Ones
عَيۡنࣰا يَشۡرَبُ بِهَا ٱلۡمُقَرَّبُونَ ٢٨
A spring whence those brought near (to Allah) drink.
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
A spring from which those brought near drink.
Insight
According to Elmalılı, those brought near to Allah drink it pure; the other righteous are given it mixed.
Reflect
Make time today for worship that increases nearness to Allah.
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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