نَحْنُ جَعَلْنَٰهَا تَذْكِرَةًۭ وَمَتَٰعًۭا لِّلْمُقْوِينَ
We, even We, appointed it a memorial and a comfort for the dwellers in the wilderness.
Qur’an 56:73 · Al-Waaqia
Marmaduke Pickthall
Source
Qur’an 56:73 · Surah Al-Waaqia · Ayah 73
Marmaduke Pickthall
Source text checked 2026-09-26.
What It Means: Reading in Context
The pronoun it refers to the fire in 56:71–72. Pickthall’s memorial means a reminder; his wording about dwellers in the wilderness is retained. This selection brings together remembrance, thankfulness and recognition of blessings. The verses speak in different settings, so their references are part of the reminder rather than optional decoration. Read each passage before using a short line on its own. Gratitude can be expressed through attention and action, including noticing support, caring for what is entrusted to us and treating people well. These practical suggestions are editorial reflections, not a promise of a specific financial or personal outcome. A grateful response can coexist with grief or difficulty. You do not have to deny a hard experience in order to recognise something good.
REFLECTION · EDITORIAL
Let practical comforts prompt remembrance as well as appreciation.
This reflection is not Qur’an, hadith or an authoritative tafsir.