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Surah Al-Qalam — Ayah 13 (68:13)

The Pen · Makkah · Juz 29 · Mushaf page 564 of 604

عُتُلِّۭ بَعۡدَ ذَٰلِكَ زَنِيمٍ ١٣

English translation (Saheeh International)

Cruel, moreover, and an illegitimate pretender.1

  1. - i.e., claiming a particular lineage falsely. The description given in these verses is of al-Waleed bin al-Mugheerah (see also 74:11-25) or possibly, as asserted by Ibn Katheer, al-Akhnas bin Shurayq.

Brief commentary

Who is stubborn and rude, one residing among his people without being related to them.

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