An-Nas 114:1
Mankind · Meccan · Juz 30 · Page 604
Lord of Mankind
قُلۡ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ ٱلنَّاسِ ١
Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind.
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind.
Insight
According to Elmalılı, the Lord is the One who raises feeling human beings from dark earth, matures them from state to state, gives them reason and makes known to them their human duties. Through this nurturing, He lets people sense His existence.
Reflect
Think about the experiences that have helped you mature until today.
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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