What is meant by the word “ark/ship” mentioned in verses 41 and 42 of the chapter of Yasin?
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"And a Sign for them is that We bore their race (through the Flood) in the loaded Ark; And We have created for them similar (vessels) on which they ride." (Yasin, 36/41 ve 42)
When the phrase "loaded ark" is used, the first thing that comes to mind is Noah’s Ark. However, the phrase "their race" used here prevents this meaning. This clue indicates that the "loaded ark" is used as a simile for the womb of pregnant women. Yes, the generations thrown from the genital organs of fathers with a flood find an ark of salvation like Noah’s ark in the wombs of mothers.
And We have created for them similar (vessels) on which they ride. This includes all sea and land vehicles.
(Elmalılı M. Hamdi Yazır, Hak Dini Kur'an Dili)
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