[628]- They said, challenging the Prophet (ﷺ) in ridicule, "Bring on the punishment, if you are truthful," rather than asking for mercy and forgiveness from Allāh.
[629]- With absolute knowledge inclusive of every aspect of the fetus' existence.
[630]- Beyond their normal period of pregnancy and/or the number of fetuses therein.
[631]- Replacing each other by turn.
[632]- The phrase may also be rendered "...who guard him from [everything except] the decree of Allāh."
[633]- i.e., punishment or destruction because of their sins.