Quraysh 106:2
Quraysh · Meccan · Juz 30 · Page 602
Winter and Summer Journeys
إِۦلَٰفِهِمۡ رِحۡلَةَ ٱلشِّتَآءِ وَٱلصَّيۡفِ ٢
For their taming (We cause) the caravans to set forth in winter and summer.
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
Their familiarity with the journeys of winter and summer.
Insight
According to Elmalılı, these are the trade journeys of Quraysh, to Yemen in winter and Syria in summer. Allah gave them safety on these journeys and welcome where they went.
Reflect
Give thanks today that your work can be done in safety.
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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