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Surah As-Saaffaat (37) — Ayah 49

Those drawn up in Ranks · Meccan · Juz 23 · Page 447

كَأَنَّهُنَّ بَيْضٌ مَّكْنُونٌ ﴿49﴾
(Delicate and pure) as if they were (hidden) eggs (well) preserved.
كَأَنَّهُنَّ ka-annahunna As if they were
بَيْضٌۭ bayḍun eggs
مَّكْنُونٌۭ maknūnun well protected

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49. 1. That is, an ostrich has concealed them under their wings, due to which they will be protected from wind and dust.