A005
Surah: 052 - Ayah: 005
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52:5
Saqf-I Maruf (Exalted Roof): that is, the heaven of Intellect which is made by exalting it from the earth of Soul. Hidden here is the great secret that the throne of the personal world comes into being by the progress of the soul. Because by the exalted roof is meant the Throne (Intellect), and the word maruf is a passive particle, which means that active particle has raised or exalted this roof from lowness or the earth and has placed it on a height or the heaven. The Qur’anic verse is: “And by the exalted roof” (52:5).
He whose knowledge is limited, becomes the well-wisher of a few people, but he whose knowledge is extensive can be the well-wisher of all people, such as the great angels, who are living treasures of knowledge and wisdom. They are the well-wishers of all the people of the earth, without any difference and discrimination. For, they seek forgiveness for all of them (52:5) and intercede for them (53:26), although this law stands in its own place that the final decision is made by God Himself. In short, you should keep extending the circle of well-wishing with the increase of knowledge.
Q194 What does the exalted roof (52:5) mean and what is the ta’wil of the guarded roof (21:32)?
A194 By the exalted roof is meant the throne of the personal world, which is the sacred Sanctuary, because in the meanings of throne, the roof is also included. The ta’wil of the guarded roof is the guarded tablet, because whatever is under this roof (Throne) is always guarded. Thus, the roof of the personal world where there is didar (Divine vision) is the Throne, and the laden ark that is on the ocean is also the Throne.
This verse has been referred 2 times.