Surah Al-Ghashiyah
Paper-cut picture from Surah Al-Ghashiyah: a lighthouse on a rocky shore shining its calm beam across the evening sea, showing the way to small boats far out on the water
Al-Ghashiyah 88:21–22

You are only a reminder

فَذَكِّرْ إِنَّمَآ أَنتَ مُذَكِّرٌۭ ٢١ لَّسْتَ عَلَيْهِم بِمُصَيْطِرٍ ٢٢

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The meaning, simply

So remind people, O Prophet, peace be upon him, of what you were sent with, and do not grieve if they turn away. You are only a reminder; you do not force them to believe.

Meaning from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, simplified for children. Reviewed by Sherif Alkady, 17 October 2026.

Words to understand
مُذَكِّرٌۭ
a reminder
بِمُصَيْطِرٍ
a controller over them
Think with me

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