Ghafir 40:83
The Forgiver · Meccan · Juz 24 · Page 476
They Rejoiced in Their Knowledge
فَلَمَّا جَآءَتۡهُمۡ رُسُلُهُم بِٱلۡبَيِّنَٰتِ فَرِحُواْ بِمَا عِندَهُم مِّنَ ٱلۡعِلۡمِ وَحَاقَ بِهِم مَّا كَانُواْ بِهِۦ يَسۡتَهۡزِءُونَ ٨٣
And when their messengers brought them clear proofs (of Allah’s Sovereignty) they exulted in the knowledge they (themselves) possessed. And that which they were wont to mock befell them.
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
When their messengers came with clear proofs, they rejoiced in what they had of knowledge.
Insight
According to Elmalılı, trusting in their sciences and philosophies, they belittled the prophets’ miracles and wisdom.
Reflect
Don’t rely on your knowledge and look down on revelation.
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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