Translation:
A.L.R. 1627 These are the Symbols 1628 (or Verses) of the perspicuous Book. 1629
A.L.R. 1627 These are the Symbols 1628 (or Verses) of the perspicuous Book. 1629
Translation:
Alif. Lam. Ra. 1 THESE ARE MESSAGES of a revelation clear in itself and clearly showing the truth: 2
Alif. Lam. Ra. 1 THESE ARE MESSAGES of a revelation clear in itself and clearly showing the truth: 2
Commentary:
1 See Appendix II.
2 The participial adjective mubin may denote an attribute of the noun which it qualifies ("clear", "manifest", "obvious", etc.) as well as its function ("making clear" or "manifesting", i.e., the truth), either of which meanings is dictated by its context. In the consensus of authoritative opinion, both these meanings are comprised in the above instance; consequently, a compound phrase is necessary in order to render the term appropriately.
1 See Appendix II.
2 The participial adjective mubin may denote an attribute of the noun which it qualifies ("clear", "manifest", "obvious", etc.) as well as its function ("making clear" or "manifesting", i.e., the truth), either of which meanings is dictated by its context. In the consensus of authoritative opinion, both these meanings are comprised in the above instance; consequently, a compound phrase is necessary in order to render the term appropriately.
1627 For the meaning of these mystic letters, see Introduction to S. 10.
1628 Ayat Signs, Symbols, verses of the Qur'an. The Symbolic meaning is particularly appropriate here, as the whole of Joseph's story is a Sign or a Miracle— a working exposition of the Plan and Purpose of Allah.
1629 Cf. 5:15 , n. 716. The predominant meaning of Mubin here is: one that explains or makes things clear.