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Surah an-Naml (The Ant ) 27 : 72

قُلْ عَسَىٰٓ أَن يَكُونَ رَدِفَ لَكُم بَعْضُ ٱلَّذِى تَسْتَعْجِلُونَ

Translations

 
 Muhsin Khan
 Pickthall
 Yusuf Ali
Quran Project
Say, "Perhaps it is close behind you [i.e., very near] - some of that for which you seek to hasten.

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Word Arabic word
(27:72:1)
qul
Say
(27:72:2)
ʿasā
Perhaps
(27:72:3)
(27:72:4)
yakūna
is
(27:72:5)
radifa
close behind
(27:72:6)
(27:72:7)
baʿḍu
some
(27:72:8)
alladhī
(of) that which
(27:72:9)
tastaʿjilūna
you seek to hasten

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Explanatory Note

In a short verse, the sūrah gives the impression of the forthcoming horror, imparting a touch of ridicule to their attitude: “Say: It may well be that something of that which you so hastily demand has already drawn close to you.” (Verse 72)

Thus the sūrah strikes fear in their hearts and makes them worry about the impending punishment. It could easily be very close, coming from behind, like a rider seeking another in fast pursuit. Yet they cannot perceive it. Thus, they are hastening it when it is already close to overtaking them. What a frightening surprise to fit their ridicule.

But who can tell? What God has kept for Himself will remain hidden behind a curtain that reveals nothing whatsoever. Something very serious, extremely terrible could be moments away. It is wise, then, to be warned and to be ready at all times towhat may lie behind those thick curtains.

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