Verse 77
The Rocky Tract • makkah
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37:138.
A way is said to be Muqim when it continues to be used by wayfarers. The way referred to here, i.e. the one connecting Arabia with Syria, is still in use, thus fulfilling the prophecy implied in the adjective used for it in this verse. The way passes along the Dead Sea which is locally known as the Sea of Lot.
37:138.
Important Words:
مقیم (that still exists) is derived from اقام which again is derived from قام which means, he stood up or he stood still in his place. اقام means, he remained, continued, stayed, tarried or resided in a place; he remained stationary. They say افام علی حالi.e. he continued in a state or condition. مقیم means, that which lasts; lasting; continuing; unceasing (Lane & Aqrab). See also 2:4; 4:6 & 5:98.
Commentary:
A way is said to be مقیم (that still exists) when it continues to be used by wayfarers. The way referred to here i.e. the one connecting Arabia with Syria is actually still in use, thus fulfilling the prophecy implied in the name given to it in the Quran. The way passes along the Dead Sea which is locally known as بحرلوط the Sea of the Prophet Lot.
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37:138.
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یعنی لوطؑ کی بستی۔
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یعنی حجاز سے شام جانے والے راستہ پر واقع ہے۔
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37:138.
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Important Words:
مقیم (that still exists) is derived from اقام which again is derived from قام which means, he stood up or he stood still in his place. اقام means, he remained, continued, stayed, tarried or resided in a place; he remained stationary. They say افام علی حالi.e. he continued in a state or condition. مقیم means, that which lasts; lasting; continuing; unceasing (Lane & Aqrab). See also 2:4; 4:6 & 5:98.
Commentary:
A way is said to be مقیم (that still exists) when it continues to be used by wayfarers. The way referred to here i.e. the one connecting Arabia with Syria is actually still in use, thus fulfilling the prophecy implied in the name given to it in the Quran. The way passes along the Dead Sea which is locally known as بحرلوط the Sea of the Prophet Lot.
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37:138.1515
A way is said to be Muqim when it continues to be used by wayfarers. The way referred to here, i.e. the one connecting Arabia with Syria, is still in use, thus fulfilling the prophecy implied in the adjective used for it in this verse. The way passes along the Dead Sea which is locally known as the Sea of Lot.