Ghafir 40:15
The Forgiver · Meccan · Juz 24 · Page 468
Raiser of Degrees
رَفِيعُ ٱلدَّرَجَٰتِ ذُو ٱلۡعَرۡشِ يُلۡقِي ٱلرُّوحَ مِنۡ أَمۡرِهِۦ عَلَىٰ مَن يَشَآءُ مِنۡ عِبَادِهِۦ لِيُنذِرَ يَوۡمَ ٱلتَّلَاقِ ١٥
The Exalter of Ranks, the Lord of the Throne. He causeth the Spirit of His command upon whom He will of His slaves, that He may warn of the Day of Meeting.
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
Exalted above all degrees, Owner of the Throne.
Insight
According to Elmalılı, He is the One whose degrees granted to angels and beloved servants are very high, or the One who raises degrees.
Reflect
Ask Allah to raise your rank.
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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