Al-Mulk (Qayyūm al-Asmā) explained
| Number: | 1 |
| Name-Ar: | المُلْك |
| Al-Mulk |
| Name-En: | The Dominion |
| Othernames: | The Kingdom |
| Verses: | 42 |
| Next Surah: | Al-Iman |
Al-Mulk (ar|الملك|lit=the Dominion', 'the Kingdom) is the first chapter of the Qayyūm al-Asmā[1] comprising 42 verses just as the rest of the chapters of the book. In the Qayyūm al-Asmā, Surah Al-Mulk is the only chapter that does not begin with a verse from Surah Yusuf.[2] The chapter also shares its name with sixty-seventh chapter of the Quran, Al-Mulk.[3]
History
According to some Bahā'ī sources, Al-Mulk was revealed to Bab during his encounter with the young Shaykhī Mullā Ḥusayn Bushrū'ī in his house in Shiraz. This occurred on the evening of the 5th Jumada Al-Awwal 1260 in the Islamic calendar, or May 22nd 1844 in the Gregorian calendar. This chapter was titled Al-Mulk by the Báb himself as the word occurs several times within the chapter.[4]
Summary
- Verses 1-5: Affirms the divine origin and truth of the revealed Book, emphasizing its role as a guiding light and straight path for humanity.
- Verses 6-13: Establishes the authenticity of the Book, presents the lineage of the Hidden Imam, and bears witness to the oneness of Allah while warning against disbelief and its consequences
- Verses 14-22: Emphasizes the oneness of Allah, His attributes of knowledge and authority, and urges believers to submit to His will and seek closeness to Him through worship and obedience.
- Verses 22-29: Addresses kings, urging them to relinquish worldly dominion in favor of divine truth, warning them of the consequences of opposing the Reminder, and emphasizing the inevitability of Allah's judgment.
- Verses 30-33: Assures believers of reward for obedience to the Reminder, reiterates the promise of high status in Paradise, and asserts Allah's authority over all things.
- Verses 34-39: Directs believers to convey divine signs to other regions, affirms Allah's sovereignty, and encourages obedience to His decrees while warning against disbelief.
- Verses 40-42: Promises reward for obedience to the Reminder and asserts Allah's power and knowledge over all creation.[5]
Notes and References
- Web site: Haykal - Writings of the Bāb Hurqalya Publications: Center for Shaykhī and Bābī-Bahā’ī Studies . 2024-04-13 . hurqalya.ucmerced.edu.
- Web site: Surah Yusuf . 2024-04-14 . quran.com.
- Web site: Surah al-Mulk . 2024-04-14 . quran.com.
- Web site: The Sūrat al-mulk of the Qayyum al-asma', Introduction. Hurqalya Publications: Center for Shaykhī and Bābī-Bahā’ī Studies . 2024-04-14 . hurqalya.ucmerced.edu.
- Web site: The Sūrat al-mulk of the Qayyum al-asma', Introduction. Hurqalya Publications: Center for Shaykhī and Bābī-Bahā’ī Studies . 2024-04-14 . hurqalya.ucmerced.edu.
