A050

Surah: 023 - Ayah: 050

23:50

Question: In verse (23:50), God says: "And We made the son of Maryam and his mother a sign (of Our power) and We gave them refuge on a rabwah (height), worthy of rest and a ma'in or "spring of water". What is the meaning of rabwah and ma'in?

Answer: In this verse, rabwah or a height where there is rest and ma'in or the spring (of knowledge) for a mu'min is the forehead in the personal world. Here is the centre of the human soul and it is here where the Holy Spirit, which is called the Light, manifests.

Pearls of Marifat: Part 2 (65)

This verse has been referred 4 times.

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