سُوْرَةُ الشَّرْحِ
Surah Ash-Sharh (94) — Ayah 4
وَرَفَعْنَا لَكَ ذِكْرَكَ ﴿4﴾
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
And have We not raised high your fame?
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
وَرَفَعْنَا
warafaʿnā
And We raised high
لَكَ
laka
for you
ذِكْرَكَ
dhik'raka
your reputation
Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim — Hafiz Abdus Salam Bin Muhammad Bhutvi
Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim is a 4-volume Quran commentary by Hafiz Abdus Salam bin Muhammad Bhutvi, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar and Sheikh ul-Hadith from Pakistan. Based on over 45 years of teaching and research, this tafsir follows the methodology of Tafsir bil-Ma'thur — interpreting the Quran through authentic Hadith, statements of the Companions, and the understanding of the early generations (Salaf). It is distinguished by its complete avoidance of Israeliyyat (Judeo-Christian narratives) and unverified reports. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.
(Ayah 4) ➊ { وَ رَفَعْنَا لَكَ ذِكْرَكَ:} That is, your name was elevated in this world and the Hereafter, your Ummah’s rule was spread to the east and west of the earth, and in the declaration of faith, the call to prayer, the Iqamah, the sermon, and the Tashahhud, your name is mentioned along with Allah’s name. Along with obedience to Allah, obedience to you is obligatory; there is no moment in which your good mention is not being made somewhere. On the Day of Judgment, your mention will be elevated with the leadership of the children of Adam, Al-Kawthar, the Banner of Praise, the Praised Station, and the Greatest Intercession.
➋ Here, three blessings are mentioned: the opening of the chest, the removal of the burden, and the elevation of the mention. While describing all three, {’’ لَكَ ‘‘} or {’’ عَنْكَ ‘‘} is said; in this, the honor of the Prophet (peace be upon him) is being expressed, that all of this was done for your sake.
➋ Here, three blessings are mentioned: the opening of the chest, the removal of the burden, and the elevation of the mention. While describing all three, {’’ لَكَ ‘‘} or {’’ عَنْكَ ‘‘} is said; in this, the honor of the Prophet (peace be upon him) is being expressed, that all of this was done for your sake.
