Surah Maryam
وَرَفَعْنَٰهُ مَكَانًا عَلِيًّا
“And We raised him to a high station.”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Reflection — Ibn Kathir
Mentioning Idris
Allah complimented Idris for being a truthful Prophet and He mentioned that he raised him to a high station. It has previously been mentioned that in the Sahih it is recorded that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ passed by Idris on the night of the Isra (Night Journey) and he (Idris) was in the fourth heaven. Sufyan reported from Mansur that Mujahid said,
وَرَفَعْنَاهُ مَكَاناً عَلِيّاً
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
وَرَفَعْنَاهُ مَكَانًا عَلِيًّا
"And We raised him to a high place." - 19:57.
What does this verse bring up for you today?