An-Naml 27:31
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Do Not Be Haughty
أَلَّا تَعۡلُواْ عَلَيَّ وَأۡتُونِي مُسۡلِمِينَ ٣١
Exalt not yourselves against me, but come unto me as those who surrender.
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
“Do not exalt yourselves against me, but come to me in submission.”
Insight
According to Elmalılı, Solomon wrote to them in their own language, in short and decisive words.
Reflect
State your message briefly and clearly.
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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