Tazkirul Quran, Qur’an 74:1–7
Wrapped in his Cloak (Al-Muddaththir)
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
English text; the translator is not named in the archive’s data.
Translation
(1) O, you, wrapped in your cloak, (2) arise and give warning! (3) Proclaim the glory of your Lord; (4) purify your garments; (5) shun uncleanness; (6) do not bestow a favour in the expectation of receiving more in return; (7) and for the sake of your Lord, be patient.
Commentary
(a) The real work of a prophet is warning the people, i.e. informing them of the serious nature of the events which will unfold in the Hereafter. This task can be performed only by one whose heart is overflowing with the realisation of God’s Majesty, who possesses a noble character, who shuns all evil, who does good without aspiring to any recompense, who can be unilaterally tolerant and exercise patience in the face of trouble created by others.