As-Saffat 37:89
Those who set the Ranks · Meccan · Juz 23 · Page 449
I Am Ill
فَقَالَ إِنِّي سَقِيمࣱ ٨٩
Then said: Lo! I feel sick.
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
And he cast a glance at the stars and said: “Indeed, I am ill.”
Insight
According to Elmalılı, because they invited him to worship with them, Abraham glanced at the stars; he wanted to be left alone with the idols.
Reflect
Act wisely to protect the truth.
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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