What is the linguistic meaning of "قرة أعين" in Surat As-Sajdah?
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"Qurratu A'yun" (coolness of the eyes) means that which delights the eye. Its origin is from al-qarar (settling) and as-sukoon (tranquility). It is said: "May Allah cool his eye," meaning He granted him so much that his eye became content and did not long for more.
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