Al-Qasas 28:41
The Stories · Meccan · Juz 20 · Page 390
Leaders to the Fire
وَجَعَلۡنَٰهُمۡ أَئِمَّةࣰ يَدۡعُونَ إِلَى ٱلنَّارِۖ وَيَوۡمَ ٱلۡقِيَٰمَةِ لَا يُنصَرُونَ ٤١
And We made them patterns that invite unto the Fire, and on the Day of Resurrection they will not be helped.
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
We made them leaders inviting to the Fire.
Insight
According to Elmalılı, they are chief commanders who call to deeds that lead to Hell.
Reflect
Be careful whom you follow.
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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