Al-Qiyamah 75:35
The Resurrection · Meccan · Juz 29 · Page 578
Woe to You
ثُمَّ أَوۡلَىٰ لَكَ فَأَوۡلَىٰٓ ٣٥
Again nearer unto thee and nearer (is the doom).
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
Then woe to you, and woe!
Insight
According to Elmalılı, the Arabic “awla laka” is used like the Turkish “this calamity served you right”, as a curse or in satisfaction at one’s due.
Reflect
Shield yourself today with repentance from a coming harm.
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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