As-Saffat 37:111
Those who set the Ranks · Meccan · Juz 23 · Page 450
Of Our Believing Servants
إِنَّهُۥ مِنۡ عِبَادِنَا ٱلۡمُؤۡمِنِينَ ١١١
Lo! he is one of Our believing slaves.
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
Indeed, he was of Our believing servants.
Insight
According to Elmalılı, the Jews held that the one to be sacrificed was Isaac, and some agreed; but the order of the verses indicates it was Ishmael.
Reflect
Beautify your servanthood with faith.
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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