The Majestic Quran

1 Ali defined Tarteel as pronouncing clearly each letter of the words of the glorious Quran. 2 Fadhu-l-God , or “God’s grace”, is a metaphor for business. 3 B. Saeh, The Miraculous Language of the Qur’an: Evidence of Divine Origin . 4 This is al-Walid ibn al-Mughira, a staunch opponent of the Messenger r . 5 Rahina literally means “to be held in pledge” or “hostage”. I have translated it accordingly. 6 When a person is dead, the legs are straightened before rigor mortis sets in. 7 This refers to a bitter opponent of the Prophet r , Abu Jahl, and describes his arrogance and disbelief. 8 Kafur literally means camphor and fragrance. 9 Salsabil is the fountain in paradise (Suyuti). 10 This means you have it because God wanted to guide you. He has given you reason and revelation to see the truth. This means that humans have the choice to willingly accept the guidance or reject it. 11 Literally “that which is sent forth”.