An-Naml 27:32
The Ant · Meccan · Juz 19 · Page 379
Advise Me
قَالَتۡ يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلۡمَلَؤُاْ أَفۡتُونِي فِيٓ أَمۡرِي مَا كُنتُ قَاطِعَةً أَمۡرًا حَتَّىٰ تَشۡهَدُونِ ٣٢
She said: O chieftains! Pronounce for me in my case. I decide no case till ye are present with me.
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
“O chiefs, advise me in my affair; I would not decide a matter until you are present.”
Insight
According to Elmalılı, ifta is strengthening by clarifying a difficulty; this shows the council had a legitimate authority.
Reflect
Consult others on important decisions.
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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