Surah Maryam
Chapter 19 · Verse 51 · Revealed in Makkah
“And mention in the Book, Moses. Indeed, he was chosen, and he was a messenger and a prophet.”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
Mentioning Musa and Harun
After Allah had mentioned Ibrahim, the Friend of Allah, and commended him, he next mentioned Al-Kalim (the one spoken to by Allah directly). Allah said,
وَاذْكُرْ فِى الْكِتَـبِ مُوسَى إِنَّهُ كَانَ مُخْلِصاً
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
Commentary
كَانَ مُخْلَصًا (Indeed he was a chosen one - 19:51) مُخْلَصً : means a person whom Allah Ta` ala has chosen for himself i.e. someone who will not devote himself to anyone but Allah, and whose only desire is to win Allah's benevolence. This special position is enjoyed by the prophets only as mentioned in the Qur’ an at another place.
What does this verse bring up for you today?