Surah An-Naml
Chapter 27 · Verse 32 · Revealed in Makkah
“She said, "O eminent ones, advise me in my affair. I would not decide a matter until you witness [for] me."”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
Bilqis consults with Her Chiefs
When she read Sulayman's letter to them and consulted with them about this news, she said:
يأَيُّهَا الْمَلأ أَفْتُونِى فِى أَمْرِى مَا كُنتُ قَـطِعَةً أَمْراً حَتَّى تَشْهَدُونِ
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
Consultation in important matters is a Sunnah. It provides the benefit of having views of others, and gives them a sense of participation
قَالَتْ يَا أَيُّهَا الْمَلَأُ أَفْتُونِي فِي أَمْرِي مَا كُنتُ قَاطِعَةً أَمْرًا حَتَّىٰ تَشْهَدُونِ
What does this verse bring up for you today?