The Holy Quran with Five Volume Commentary (Vol 4) — Page 569
PT. 21 AL-'ANKABŪT but only those understand them who have knowledge. 45. "Allah created the heavens and the earth in accordance with the requirements of wisdom. In that surely is a Sign for the believers. 2969 R. 5. 46. "Recite that which has been revealed to thee of the Book, Prayer restrains one from CH. 29 يَعْقِلُهَا إِلَّا الْعَلِمُوْنَ. خَلَقَ اللهُ السَّمَوتِ وَالْاَرْضَ بِالْحَقِّ اِنَّ فِي ذَلِكَ لَآيَةً لِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ ® اتْلُ مَا أُوحِيَ إِلَيْكَ مِنَ الْكِتَبِ وَأَقِمِ الصَّلوةَ اِنَّ الصَّلوةَ تَنْهَى عَنِ الْفَحْشَاءِ ,and observe Prayer. Surely وَالْمُنْكَرِ وَلَذِكْرُ اللهِ اَكْبَرُ وَاللهُ ,indecency and manifest evil يَعْلَمُ مَا تَصْنَعُونَ and remembrance of Allah indeed is the greatest virtue. And Allah knows what you do. 2970 2969. Commentary: "6:74; 16:4; 39:6. 18:28. The expression (in accordance with the requirements of wisdom) signifies that there is clear evidence of an intelligent design and purpose in the creation of the heavens and the earth and that a profound and consummate plan exists in all the celestial and terrestrial bodies. This design and purpose constitutes an invincible testimony to the existence of an All-Knowing and All-Powerful Designer, Creator and Controller of the universe. 2970. Important Words: ✓ (recite) is imperative from They say i. e. he read, rehearsed, recited the book; he followed it and did according to it. means, he follows such a one in. action; he imitates him. means, I drove the camels together from their several quarters. J means, proclaim; preach, read, recite, rehearse; follow (Lane & Aqrab). See also 2:114. (remembrance) is infinitive noun from 5; (dhakara) which means, he remembered; he kept in mind. ; (dhikrun) means, remembrance; speaking of or mentioning; honour; eminence; good name; praise, etc. (Lane & Aqrab). See also 2:153, 201; 6:69 & 15:7. 2483 Commentary: Three things have been mentioned in this verse, viz. preaching and reading of the Quran, observance of Prayer and the remembrance of Allah. The purpose of all three is to deliver man from the bondage of sin and to