Translation of the word "seema" mentioned in Surah Fatah

1 Jul 2025 · 6 Muharram 1447 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I read the translation of Surah Fatah 2 days ago. In the last paragraph, Allah says mumin are strict/cruel for kuffar and soft for each other. They look for Allah's rehmat/fazal in rukoo and sujood. They have MEHRAB on their forehead (as a result of salah).

I have been offering my prayer for 2 and half years. I have tried my best not to leave any salah but I have no mehrab. Does it mean I need any improvement?

Answer

The translation of the word "seema" mentioned in the aayah is not mehraab, but rather it is "marks or signs".

Hence, the correct translation of the aayah is: "Their marks (or signs) are (visible) on their faces due to their prostrating in sajdah."

This marker sign refers to the noor and light which is visibly seen on their faces due to them making sajdah and being devoted in their worship and obedience to Allah Ta'ala.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

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