The Holy Quran with Five Volume Commentary (Vol 3)

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CH. 15 Commentary: AL-HIJR The verse means that now that the hour of victory was coming, the Holy Prophet should devote his time all the more to prayer and devotions without let or hindrance from his enemies who would be deprived of the power of interfering with his work. The word here signifies "death" but the more common meaning of this word i. e. "certainty" is also PT. 14 applicable here. In this sense, the word would signify the time promised for the punishment of disbelievers and the triumph of truth. Taken in this sense the verse would mean that until that time comes the Holy Prophet and his followers should engage themselves in ever- increasing prayers and devotions in order to ensure its complete and speedy fulfilment. 1636