Meaning in Islam Sidrat al-Muntaha
abdullah yusuf ali, holy qur an: text, translation , commentary among known english versions of qur an, explained tree marked bounds of heavenly knowledge revealed men, beyond neither angels nor men pass.
george sale, 18th century english scholar, has beyond angels must not pass; or, rather imagine, beyond no creature s knowledge can extend. sale notes 1 commentator states line 16 refers host of angels worshipping around tree , birds sit on branches.
the nineteenth century english explorer, richard burton reported seeing ancient sidr tree in mosque containing prophet muhammad s tomb in medina . in garden dedicated prophets daughter, bibi fatimah. fruit tree being sold pilgrims , leaves used washing dead bodies.
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