Al-Mutaffifin 83:35
The Defrauding · Meccan · Juz 30 · Page 589
Looking from Couches
عَلَى ٱلۡأَرَآئِكِ يَنظُرُونَ ٣٥
On high couches, gazing.
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
On couches, looking on.
Insight
According to Elmalılı, the believers watch from the seats of ‘Illiyyin the disbelievers receiving their punishment after their arrogance and amusement.
Reflect
Stay away from arrogance 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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