Al-Qalam 68:4
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A Great Character
وَإِنَّكَ لَعَلَىٰ خُلُقٍ عَظِيمࣲ ٤
And lo! thou art of a tremendous nature.
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
And indeed, you are of a great moral character.
Insight
According to Elmalılı, this is a set of great traits that, through effort and deeds, lead to the highest goal of good: a disposition and inner habit truly worthy of honour.
Reflect
Practise one trait of the Prophet’s character 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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