The Holy Quran with Five Volume Commentary (Vol 5) — Page 159
PT. 27 AR-RAHMAN 25. And His are the lofty ships reared aloft on the sea like mountains. " 4062 26. Which, then, of the favours of your Lord will you twain deny?4063 R. 2. 27. All that is on it (earth) will pass away. b 4064 28. And there will remain only the Person of thy Lord, Master of Glory and Honour. 4065 £ -a5= CH. 55 وَلَهُ الْجَوَارِ الْمُنْثَتُ فِي الْبَحْرِ الاعلام ف فَبِأَيِّ آلَاءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِ بْنِ كُل مَنْ عَلَيْهَا فَانٍ ويَبْقَى وَجْهُ رَبَّكَ ذُو الْجَللٍ والإحرام في "16:15; 35:13; 42:33. 28:89. 4062. Important Words: جارية ships is the plural of) الجوار which is fem. act. part. from which means, it flowed. ab means, a ship because of its running upon the sea; the sun; a girl or young woman; a boon or blessing bestowed by God upon His servants, etc. (Lane & Aqrab). is the plural of ('alamun) which is derived from ('alama). dal means, he marked it. means, an impression or impress; a footstep, track or trace of thing erected on the way for guidance; a banner, flag or standard; a minaret; a mountain or long mountain; the chief of a people (Lane & Aqrab). Commentary: The verse contains a reference to modern "leviathans", which ride the seas like mountains. The Surah seems to deal with the progress and prosperity of the western nations 3055 which is the result of their making use of the great sea routes for extending their commerce and trade. 4063. Commentary: The verse constitutes a befitting sequel to the description of the great boons and blessings bestowed upon mankind by God as mentioned in the foregoing verses. 4064. Commentary: Man with all his great works and achievements and all those things that have been created for his use and service, in fact, the whole universe, is subject to decay and death and is eventually destined to perish. God alone will abide because He is Self- Subsisting, All-Sustaining, Independent and Besought of all. See next verse. 4065. Commentary: For (person) see 2:113. Among other things the word means, "that which is under the care of God" or "to which God directs His attention. " In