An-Najm 53:8
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He Drew Near and Descended
ثُمَّ دَنَا فَتَدَلَّىٰ ٨
Then he drew nigh and came down.
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
Then he approached and descended.
Insight
Elmalılı says “tadalla” may derive from three roots; one is showing a gracious closeness and openness.
Reflect
Take a step today to draw nearer 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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