Al-'Alaq Verse 17

So let him call his associates.

So let him call his associates;

So let him call on his concourse!

Let him summon his comrades;

Then, let him call his assembly,

Then, let him call (for help) to his council (of comrades);

So let him summon his helpmates;

So let him call his associates,

So let him now call his gang!

Then let him call out his gang!

Then let him summon (to his help his) council,

Then let him call members of his association.

So he should call his caller.

So let him now call his gang!

So let him call his council (or comrades):

Then, let him call upon his council (of helpers),

We will summon the braves of the army.

Then let him summon his council,

Then let him call upon his henchmen!

Let him call on his associates for help

So, let him call upon his way!

Then let him call upon his council.

Then let him call his associates;

Let him call on his gang.

Let him, then, call upon [the henchmen of] his council, the members of his council (ndin) -- a place of assembly where people gather to talk. He [Ab Jahl] had said to the Prophet (s) in reproof, having forbidden him from prayer, `You are well aware that there is none in this [town] who has [recourse to] as large a council [of men] as I do. Verily, I shall fill this [entire] valley with mature steeds and young men [in battle] against you if you so wish!'

Then let him call upon his council.

meaning, his people and his tribe. In other words, let him call them in order to seek help from them.

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