(1) (1) The command of Allāh is coming,[690] so be not impatient for it. Exalted is He and high above what they associate with Him.

[690]- Literally, "has come," indicating the certainty and nearness of the Last Hour.

(2) (2) He sends down the angels, with the inspiration [i.e., revelation] of ...

(1) (1) Alif, Lām, Rā.[510] These are the verses of the wise[511] Book.

[510]- See footnote to 2:1. [511]- The adjective "wise" expresses the qualities of will, purpose, discrimination and precision.

(2) (2) Have the people been amazed that We revealed [revelation] to a man from among them, ...

(1) (1) [This is a declaration of] disassociation, from Allāh and His Messenger, to those with whom you had made a treaty among the polytheists.[461]

[461]- But who had violated it.

(2) (2) So travel freely, [O disbelievers], throughout the land [during] four months but know that you cannot ...

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah

Al-Kirizi (a poet) once said:

‘And do not walk upon the earth except in humbleness,
For how many people underneath it are more exalted than you!
If you are in glory, goodness and strength,
Then how many have died that were more stronger than you.’

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