Verse 40
The Winnowing Winds • makkah
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Important Words:
رکن (power) is derived from رکن (rakana or rakina). They say رکن الیه i.e. he inclined towards him or it; he trusted or relied upon him or it so as to be or become easy or quiet in mind; he was or became firm, still, grave, staid, sedate or calm. رکن(ruknun) means, side or outward part of a thing; a stay or support; power, might and resistance, a man’s kinsfolk or clan, his people or party; persons by whom he is aided and strengthened; a noble or high person. They say ھو رکن من ارکان قومه i.e. he is an important person among the great men of his people. The word also means, an affair of great importance; a formidable event; the essence of a thing whereby it subsists. ارکان الصلوة means, the fundamentals of Prayer without which it is incomplete (Lane, Aqrab & Mufradat).
Rukn means, a stay or support; power, might and resistance; a man’s kinsfolk or clan, his people or party; persons by whom he is aided and strengthened; a noble or high person (Lane & Mufradat).