Surah Al-Hijr
Chapter 15 · Verse 24 · Revealed in Makkah
“And We have already known the preceding [generations] among you, and We have already known the later [ones to come].”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
The Supplies for All Things are with Allah
Allah tells us that He is the Owner of all things, and that everything is easy for Him. He has the supplies for all things with Him.
وَمَا نُنَزِّلُهُ إِلاَّ بِقَدَرٍ مَّعْلُومٍ
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
Going Ahead and Remaining Behind in Righteous Deeds: The Difference in Degrees
Some exegetic interpretations of the words: (al-mustaqdimin) : 'those who go ahead' and: (al-musta'khirin) : 'those who remain behind' appearing in verse 24: الْمُسْتَقْدِمِينَ ~.A11 have been variously reported from Tafsir authorities among the Sahabah ؓ and Tabi` in. These are:
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