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Surah Saad (38) — Ayah 2

The letter Saad · Meccan · Juz 23 · Page 453

بَلِ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ فِى عِزَّةٍ وَشِقَاقٍ ﴿2﴾
Nay, those who disbelieve are in false pride and opposition.
بَلِ bali Nay
ٱلَّذِينَ alladhīna those who
كَفَرُوا۟ kafarū disbelieve
فِى (are) in
عِزَّةٍۢ ʿizzatin self-glory
وَشِقَاقٍۢ washiqāqin and opposition

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2. 1. That is, this Quran is certainly free from doubt and is an admonition for those who take heed from it. However, these disbelievers are not benefiting from it because their minds are filled with arrogance and pride, and their hearts with opposition and stubbornness. The meaning of عزت is to be haughty in the face of truth.