Al-Mulk (Qayyūm al-Asmā)
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المُلْك Al-Mulk The Dominion | |
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Other names | The Kingdom |
No. of verses | 42 |
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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
[edit]- 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.
References
[edit]- ^ "Haykal - Writings of the Bāb | Hurqalya Publications: Center for Shaykhī and Bābī-Bahā'ī Studies". hurqalya.ucmerced.edu. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
- ^ "Surah Yusuf". quran.com. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ "Surah al-Mulk". quran.com. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ "The Sūrat al-mulk of the Qayyum al-asma', Introduction. | Hurqalya Publications: Center for Shaykhī and Bābī-Bahā'ī Studies". hurqalya.ucmerced.edu. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
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