Transliteration:( Iqra wa rab bukal akram )
5. This order of reciting it twice is either for emphasis, or that by first recitation was meant recitation in Salaah while by this is meant recitation other than in Salaah. Or, by this was meant recitation for rewards while here it means recitation for the purpose of teaching it to the people. Or, there was recitation from time to time, and here it meant recitation at all times. It should be remembered that our recitation is only for obtaining rewards while the recitation of the Holy Prophet is both for the purpose of obtaining rewards as well as for teaching the Ummah.
In every type of worship there will be this difference. The passengers travel in the ship to reach their destination while the captain's function is to ensure that they reach their destination safely.
6. Who provides the creation with countless bounties without any selfish motive or any distinction and without anything in exchange. Also, whoever gives anything to anyone in the world is also done through the compassionate order of Allah Almighty. In short, He is absolutely bountiful by Himself while others assume this quality through the favour of Allah Almighty.
The tafsir of Surah Alaq verse 3 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Alaq ayat 1 which provides the complete commentary from verse 1 through 5.
(96:3) Recite: and your Lord is Most Generous,
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