Surah An-Najm
Chapter 53 · Verse 8 · Revealed in Makkah
ثُمَّ دَنَا فَتَدَلَّىٰ
“Then he approached and descended”
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
ثُمَّ دَنَا فَتَدَلَّىٰ (Then he drew near, and came down,... 53:8). The word dana means to draw near and tadalla means to hang or to come down. The verse means that Jibra'il علیہ السلام drew nearby coming down.
What does this verse bring up for you today?