Surah Ash-Shu'araa
Chapter 26 · Verse 149 · Revealed in Makkah
“And you carve out of the mountains, homes, with skill.”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
A Reminder to Them of their Circumstances and the Blessings
They enjoyed Salih preached to them, warning them that the punishment of Allah could overtake them and reminding them of the blessings that Allah had bestowed upon them, by giving them ample provision and making them safe from all kinds of dangers, giving them gardens and flowing springs, and bringing forth for them crops and fruits.
وَنَخْلٍ طَلْعُهَا هَضِيمٌ
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
Commentary
وَتَنْحِتُونَ مِنَ الْجِبَالِ بُيُوتًا فَارِهِينَ ﴿149﴾And you hew out houses from the hills with pride. [ 149]
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