Surah An-Najm
Chapter 53 · Verse 16 · Revealed in Makkah
“When there covered the Lote Tree that which covered [it].”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
The Trustworthy Angel brought Allah's Revelation to the Trustworthy Messenger
Allah the Exalted states that the Message His servant and Messenger Muhammad ﷺ brought to people was taught to him by,
شَدِيدُ الْقُوَى
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
إِذْ يَغْشَى السِّدْرَةَ مَا يَغْشَىٰ (when the lote-tree was covered by that which covered it...53:16) Sahih of Muslim records a Tradition on the authority of Sayyidna ` Abdullah Ibn Masud ؓ who said: "Golden butterflies were at that time falling on sidrat-ul-muntaha from all sides, and it seemed as if it was specially decorated for that occasion in honour of the most revered guest, the Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ "
What does this verse bring up for you today?