Sad 38:42
The Letter "Saad" · Meccan · Juz 23 · Page 455
Strike with Your Foot
ٱرۡكُضۡ بِرِجۡلِكَۖ هَٰذَا مُغۡتَسَلُۢ بَارِدࣱ وَشَرَابࣱ ٤٢
(And it was said unto him): Strike the ground with thy foot. This (spring) is a cool bath and a refreshing drink.
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
“Strike the ground with your foot; this is a cool bath and drink.”
Insight
According to Elmalılı, it is very notable that Allah’s answer to Job’s prayer was tied to his own action.
Reflect
After praying, do your own part too.
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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