The Holy Quran with Five Volume Commentary (Vol 5) — Page 358
CH. 74 PT. 29 OV ركوعاتها ٢ سُورَةُ الْمُدَقِّرِ مَكِّيَّة ٧٤ (AL-MUDDATHTHIR) بسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ 1. "In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful. 2. O thou who hast covered thyself with a cloak, 4431 4432 3. Arise and warn. 4. And thy Lord do thou magnify. يَايُّهَا الْمُدَّثِرُة قُمْ فَانْذِرُةٌ وَرَبَّكَ فَكَبِّرْة 4431. Important Words: "See 1:1. (one who has covered himself with a cloak) is derived from which means, it (a trace or mark) became effaced or obliterated. (tadaththara or iddaththara) means, he wrapped himself with a garment. (daththara) means, he destroyed or obliterated him or it; he covered him with a warm garment. 3 (daththara) means, the bird adjusted, or put in order, its nest. well means, he leaped upon and rode the horse. means, he vanquished the enemy (Lane & Aqrab). Commentary: According to the different meanings of the root word, would mean: the effacer or obliterator; the reformer or the one who adjusts or puts things in order; the vanquisher; the one who is ready to leap upon and ride the horse. The word has also been interpreted as one entrusted with bearing the heavy load of the responsibilities of a Prophet (Qadir). The word also means, one adorned with the best human natural powers and qualities and prophetical dignity (Rūḥul-Ma'ānī). All these epithets fully apply to the Holy Prophet. Traditions show that after a few verses of the Surah had been revealed, further revelation ceased for several months (Bukhārī). As revelation was a novel spiritual experience for the Holy Prophet, its cessation was intended to make the fright that had affected his mind wear away, and to attune him with the majesty and dignity of the 3254 Divine Word. 4432. Commentary: Being fully prepared by devotional Prayers, deep contemplation, and long night vigils for the onerous task of reforming the world, the Muzzammil becomes the Muddaththir i. e. the leader and guide of mankind; and is commanded to rise up and proclaim the Divine Message and warn its rejecters of the evil consequences of rejection.