Sad 38:33
The Letter "Saad" · Meccan · Juz 23 · Page 455
He Stroked Them
رُدُّوهَا عَلَيَّۖ فَطَفِقَ مَسۡحَۢا بِٱلسُّوقِ وَٱلۡأَعۡنَاقِ ٣٣
(Then he said): Bring them back to me, and fell to slashing (with his sword their) legs and necks.
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
“Return them to me,” and he began to stroke their legs and necks.
Insight
According to Elmalılı, this is him caressing the horses and caring for them; earlier commentators explained it as striking them with the sword.
Reflect
Care for the animals entrusted to you with compassion.
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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