Verse 7
The Calamity • makkah
View Aspects
7:9; 23:103.
Commentary:
When used in relation to an individual موازین means, his works, but when used in relation to a nation, it means, its material means and resources; and according to the present-day terminology of war, 'tonnage' seems to be an exact rendering of the word. In the latter sense of the word the verse would mean that a nation whose material resources or tonnage of steamships or aeroplanes is heavy will predominate over its adversaries and this fact will add to its prestige and power and consequently to its happiness.
7:9; 23:103.
When used in relation to an individual, Mawazin means his works; but when used in relation to a nation it signifies, its material means and resources. According to the present-day terminology of war, 'tonnage' seems to be an appropriate rendering of the word. In the latter sense the verse would mean that a nation, whose material resources are great or whose tonnage of steamships or aeroplanes is heavy, will predominate over its adversaries, and this fact will add to its prestige and power and consequently to its happiness.