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 (Arabic: الملك|lit=the Dominion', 'the Kingdom) is the first chapter of the Qayyūm al-Asmā[1] comprising 42 verses; in fact all chapters of the book are 42 verses in length. 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 Surah Al-Mulk in the Quran.[3]
Summary
- Verses 1-5: These verses assert the divine origin and truth of the revealed Book, emphasizing its role as a guiding light and a straight path for humanity.
- Verses 6-9: Highlights the authenticity of the Book and the lineage of Hidden Imam, and established the book as an eloquent proof from Allah.
- Verses 10-13: Bear witness to the oneness of Allah, affirming the sincerity and peace of Islam while warning against disbelief and its consequences in the Hereafter.
- Verses 14-17: Emphasizes Allah's encompassing knowledge and authority over all things, affirming His witness over the believers.
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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.