Surah Maryam
Chapter 19 · Verse 54 · Revealed in Makkah
“And mention in the Book, Ishmael. Indeed, he was true to his promise, and he was a messenger and a prophet.”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
Mentioning Isma`il
Here Allah has commended Isma`il, the son of Ibrahim, the Friend of Allah. He (Isma`il) is the father of all of the Arabs of the Hijaz because he was true to what he promised. Ibn Jurayj said, "He did not make any promise to his Lord, except that he fulfilled it." He never obligated himself to do any act of worship with a vow, except that he fulfilled it and carried it out, giving it its full due. Some said,
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Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
وَاذْكُرْ فِي الْكِتَابِ إِسْمَاعِيلَ
"And mention in the Book (the story of) Isma` il." - 19:54.
What does this verse bring up for you today?