The Holy Quran with Five Volume Commentary (Vol 4)

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PT. 23 AS-SAFFAT CH. 37 116. "And We saved them both and their people from the great distress:3344 117. And We helped them, and it was they who were victorious. 118. And We gave them the Book that made things clear; 119. And We guided them to the right path. 120. And We left for them a good name among the succeeding generations-3345 121. Peace be on Moses and Aaron! 122. Thus indeed do We reward those who do good. both 123. Surely, they were among Our believing servants. 124. And assuredly Elias also was one of the Messengers, 3346 داع وَنَجَّيْنَهُمَا وَ قَوْمَهُمَا مِنَ الْكَرْبِ الْعَظِيمِ وَنَصَرْنُهُمْ فَكَانُوْا هُمُ الْغُلِبِينَ وَأَتَيْنَهُمَا الْكِتَبَ الْمُسْتَبِيْنَ وَهَدَيْنَهُمَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ ® وَتَرَكْنَا عَلَيْهِمَا فِي الْآخِرِينَ سَلَمٌ عَلَى مُوسَى وَ هُرُونَ إِنَّا كَذَلِكَ نَجْزِي الْمُحْسِنِينَ "20:81; 26:66. Abraham, among his descendants through Isaac, was Moses, counterpart of the Holy Prophet who was a descendant of Ishmael. 3344. Commentary: The reference to "great distress" may be found elsewhere in the Quran (2:50) in the words: And remember the time when we delivered you from Pharaoh's people who afflicted you with grievous torment, slaying your sons and sparing your women and in that there was a great trial for you from your Lord. | 2701 إِنَّهُمَا مِنْ عِبَادِنَا الْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَإِنَّ الْيَاسَ لَمِنَ الْمُرْسَلِينَ 3345. Commentary: Moses and Aaron are remembered with great respect and affection by Muslims, Christians and Jews alike. 3346. Commentary: Elias or Elijah lived about 900 B. C. He was a native of Gilead, a place on the eastern bank of the Jordan. According to the Bible he was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind in a chariot of fire and after him his mantle was taken by Elisha (Jew. Enc. & 1 Kings 17:1).