Commentary
﴿MUSTAKBIRINA BIHI﴾ meaning by that retreat, there is nothing other than arrogance from fleeing or otherwise. They are those who engage in idle talk regarding it, which is foul. Perhaps he said: ﴿SAMIRAN﴾ in the singular form because each one of them speaks about the matter of the verses, both in company with others and alone with himself, talking much like a person who engages in conversation and is not tiresome. And he said: ﴿TAHJURUN﴾ meaning you turn away from it and say foul words about it. He attributed it to the plural because some of them were listening to it, and he did not speak foul words about it, or it is surprising that a group would gather for such a thing, for the group is worthy of having someone who perceives the truth and commands it.
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