الوضع الليلي
0
Interpretation of Sura Maryam - Verses 54-55
11:47:53 2025-11-08 2025

54. " And mention 'Isma'il in the Book, verily he was (ever) true to (his) promise, and he was an apostle, a prophet."

55. " And he used to enjoin on his family prayer and almsgiving, and he was well pleased in the sight of his Lord."

Commentary

The appellation Ism'il, mentioned in this holy verse, refers either to Abraham's son, or another prophet from the prophets of the Children of Israel, by the name of Isma'il-ibn-Hizqil (Ishmael the son of Ezekiel). The verse says:

" And mention Ismail in the Book, verily he was (ever) true to (his) promise, and he was an apostle, a prophet."

It has been narrated from Imam Sadiq (a.s.) who says: "He (Isma'il) used to invite people to Monotheism. His people stood against him so hard that they scalped him out of his head and face. Allah made him optional for their punishment or forgiveness. Isma'il also left their affair to Allah whether He would punish them or forgive them. (Majma'-ul-Bayan, the Commentary)

All prophets were loyal in promise, but the appearance of this quality had been more manifest in Isma'il. Being true to promise is a Divine attribute. The Qur'an says: "Verily Allah never fails (His) promise", 56 because breach of promise is a sign of hypocrisy.

Some Islamic traditions indicate that there are three signs for hypocrite: abuse of confidence, falsehood in speech, and breach in promise.

The second verse implies that, at last, Ismail enjoined his family, or his people, to perform prayer, almsgiving, night prayer, charity and fast, so that Allah was well pleased of his manner, because he did nothing but obeying Allah and never committed any vice. The verse says:

" And he used to enjoin on his family prayer and almsgiving, and he was well pleased in the sight of his Lord."

Some commentators have said that the term /mardiyy/, used in this verse, means: 'righteous, pious, and worthy'. It was for the sake of these very qualities that he gained a great honour with Allah, since the rank of Divine pleasure had been the greatest desire and goal of the prophets.

Some Islamic traditions denote that when the people of Paradise settle in Paradise, there comes a call saying: "Do you want anything else?" They will say: "Our Lord, we wish Your pleasure!' (The commentary of 'Atyab-ul-Bayan)

 

Foresight   2026-03-24
Reality Of Islam

MOST VIEWS

Importance of Media

9:3:43   2018-11-05

Illuminations

prophet adam & the apple

1:16:44   2018-05-14

the 1st ever brothers

6:14:17   2018-06-21

teaching

3:43:50   2022-11-05

remember who supported you

2:2:13   2022-10-08

hud & his people

7:45:39   2018-06-21

humanity

6:28:21   2022-12-20

life temptations

10:35:40   2022-05-26



IMmORTAL Words
LATEST Microplastics Found in 84% of Serious Heart Attack Patients Tiny Flying Robot from MIT Just Learned to Move Like a Real Insect NASA Reveals the Stunning Annual Turquoise Transformation of the Black Sea Where You Live May Shape Your Dementia Risk More Than Scientists Realized New Metal Alloy Is up to 10 Times Stronger Than Structural Steel Antarctic Meltwater Is Making Glaciers Slide Faster Toward the Ocean The Bitha The Alarm of All Creatures on the Night of the Prophet Mohammad was born (Peace and Blessings Be Upon Him and His Family) Hitting Children and Its Psychological Impact Popular Childhood Drinks Linked to Higher Blood Pressure Later in Life New Wearable Patch Boosts REM Sleep Without Drugs or Surgery NASA Satellites Spot a Powerful El Niño Building Beneath the Pacific