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bal kadhdhabū bi-l-ḥaqqi lammā jāʾahum fa-hum fī ʾamrin marījin
Indeed, they denied the truth when it came to them; so they are now in a perplexed state of affairs.
— Ali Quli Qarai
50QāfقVerse 5 of 45
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Surah Qaf - Verse 5
5. Nay, but they have denied the truth [the Holy Qur’an] when it has come to them; thus they are in a confused state [as to Prophethood and Resurrection].
The Arabic word marij designates “agitation, confusion,” as it is said in the Holy Qur’an regarding the intermingling of the water of two seas
“He has let loose the two seas [the salt and fresh water] intermingle” 5 .
The adjectival form marij is attested once in the Holy Qur’an connoting disbelievers’ perplexity. Anxiety and perplexity spring from denial and disbelief but remembrance of God Almighty and paying attention to the Holy Qur’an lead to serenity and peace of mind.
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