1. These are separate letters of the Arabic alphabet, used as abbreviations, and as explained earlier, these letters hint at specific topics of the surah: Ta here hints at obedience (ta’at),as every prophet demanded of his people to obey him, as stated in ayat Nos. 108, 126, 144, 150 and 163.

Seen refers to the charge of magic (sehr), the charge which was leveled against the prophets, as narrated in verses Nos. 34, 35, 49, 153 and 185.

Meem hints at messengers (Mursaleen), that were sent to different peoples. This word occurs in ayat Nos.105, 141,160.and 176.

In other words the letters Ta, Seen and Meem contain within themselves this topic that Allah had sent to different peoples His messengers, and all of them had demanded of them, as Allah’s messengers, obedience from their people, but they leveled charge that they were magicians, they called some as magicians and some under the spell of magic. From this the historical fact emerges that the mentality of all the opponents of the prophets had always been the same, and even today the opponents of Prophet Muhammad, Sallal Lahu Alaihi Wa Sallam, are manifesting the same mentality. (For further explanation of separate letters please see Surah Baqarah, Note No 1. and Surah Yunus Note No.1)

2. This his been explained in Surah Yusuf, Note No.2

3. For Explanation, please see Surah Kahf, Note No.7.

4. The disbelievers were demanding of the Prophet that he should manifest a palpable miracle that after which there would be no room for denial, and they will be compelled to accept it. Surely Allah is powerful to cause such miracles to be manifested, but that is not the will and plan of Allah, for the purpose is to test the intellect and sincerity of the people, and the purpose is not to compel the intellect of the people to accept the truth.

5. Nearly the same thing has been narrated in surah Anbiya Ayah No.2. For explanation see Surah Anbia, Note No.2.

6.That is: Those consequences or that fate will come before them about which they were warned, (COMMENTARY) and at which they were scoffing.

7. In the many beneficial vegetables that grow from the earth there are clear signs of the truth, which the prophet is presenting, that is of monotheism and of survival after death, People satisfy their appetites at the table spread on the earth, but they are not prepared to ponder over the fact as to who has provided this table spread. Who is that Being, who has provided such a Vast variety of foods, delicacies and drinks? By showering the gentle rain of His favours and grace on humans, what does He want to make them understand? And what should be man’s attitude towards this Great Benefactor?

8. The condition of many of them is this that even after seeing the natural signs that are spread out around them, they are not willing to accept faith.

It may be noted that this is the narration of that situation which was prevailing at that time in the society in Makkah, and as such till the time of migration very few people had embraced Islam.

9. The purpose in narrating on this occasion these two attributes is to show that the disbelievers are not outside the control of Allah; He can send down His punishment on them without delay, but it is a hint at the fact that though these people are not embracing Islam, yet the wonderful events of His ultimate victory and His mercy will definitely and surely take place.