{"id":26644,"date":"2026-10-28T12:55:55","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T10:55:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ihyaauddeen.co.za\/?p=26644"},"modified":"2026-10-28T12:55:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T10:55:55","slug":"tafseer-of-surah-shams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ihyaauddeen.co.za\/?p=26644","title":{"rendered":"Tafseer of Surah Shams"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I take an oath by the sun and its morning brightness, and by the moon when it follows it (the sun), and by the day when it shows it (<\/em>i.e. <\/em>it shows the brightness of the sun to the world), and by the night when it covers it (the brightness of day), and by the sky and the One who constructed it, and by the earth and the One who spread it, and by the soul (the human being) and the One who proportioned it, then He (Allah Ta\u2018ala) inspired it (the soul) with its (conscience to discern between) evil and piety \u2013 indeed, the one who purifies it (i.e. his soul) has attained success, and indeed, the one who buries it (i.e. his soul in the darkness of sins and evil)\u00a0 has failed (and is unsuccessful). (The people of) Thamud rejected (the truth) because of their transgression, when the most wretched of them was sent forth, then the messenger of Allah said to them, \u201c(Be careful of) Allah\u2019s she-camel and her right to drink (from the water)\u201d, but they rejected him and they hamstrung her (the she-camel), so their Lord brought down upon them destruction because of their sins and made it equal (upon all of them), and He (Allah Ta\u2018ala) does not fear its consequence.<\/em><\/p>\n

Commentary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the beginning of this surah, Allah Ta\u2018ala takes oaths on various creations (the sun, the moon, the night, the day) and their phenomena. Similarly, Allah Ta\u2018ala takes oaths on the sky, the earth, the human being and the way Allah Ta\u2018ala created all these creations in total harmony and perfection.<\/p>\n

Allah Ta\u2018ala taking oaths on these various creations gives these creations an added significance and draws man\u2019s attention towards them so that man may reflect on these creations and their phenomena and try to understand the purpose of their creation.<\/p>\n

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I swear by the sun and its morning brightness<\/em><\/p>\n

The first oath which Allah Ta\u2018ala takes is upon the sun and its morning brightness. The word \u201cduha\u201d refers to that part of the day which is from sunrise until midday. Man observes the sun in its full glory, heat and brightness at that time.<\/p>\n

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and by the moon when it follows it (the sun)<\/em><\/p>\n

The second oath which Allah Ta\u2018ala takes is upon the moon when it follows the sun. The phrase \u201cby the moon when it follows it (the sun)<\/em>\u201d could signify that just as the sun is seen in full brightness, similarly the moon is also seen in full brightness, hence it is as though the moon is following the pattern of the sun in exposing its full brightness. This is clearly seen during the middle of the lunar months when the full moon rises and is visible to one and all in its full glory.<\/p>\n

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and by the day when it shows it (it shows the brightness of the sun to the world)<\/em><\/p>\n

The third oath which Allah Ta\u2018ala takes is upon the day when it shows the brightness of the sun to the world.<\/em> Although the sun is regarded as the cause of brightness, but since the sun is seen in the day, it is as though the brightness of the sun is seen because of the day.<\/p>\n

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and by the night when it covers it (the brightness of day)<\/em><\/p>\n

The fourth oath which Allah Ta\u2018ala takes is upon the night when it covers the day. Since the night comes after the day, when the darkness of the night overcomes the day, it is as though the night covers and veils the day. This is the meaning of this verse \u201cand by the night when it covers it (the brightness of day)<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n

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and by the sky and the One who constructed it<\/em><\/p>\n

The fifth oath which Allah Ta\u2018ala takes is upon the sky and the One who constructed it. In this verse, the particle \u201c\u0645\u0627\u201d is in the meaning of \u201c\u0645\u0646\u201d. The word \u201c\u0645\u0627\u201d is actually used for non-living things (e.g. stones, trees, etc.) or living things that do not have intellect like human beings (e.g. birds, animals, insects, etc,), and the word \u201c\u0645\u0646\u201d is used for living things that have intellect. Here, in this verse, as well as in the next verse, it refers to Allah Ta\u2018ala, the Being who constructed the sky and earth. In other words, Allah Ta\u2018ala takes an oath upon the sky, the earth, and upon His Divine Being.<\/p>\n

According to some Mufassireen, the particle \u201c\u0645\u0627\u201d comes as \u201c\u0645\u0627 \u0645\u0635\u062f\u0631\u064a\u0629\u201d (i.e. the \u0645\u0627 with the verb after it is coming in the meaning of the root word). According to this explanation, the translation of the verse is \u201cand by the sky and its beautiful construction, and by the earth and its beautifully being spread out\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n

Thus, in these two verses, attention has been drawn to the Great Designer and Architect of the sky and earth (i.e. the universe), and the unique and perfect manner in which Allah Ta\u2018ala created them.<\/p>\n

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and by the earth and the One who spread it<\/em><\/p>\n

The sixth oath which Allah Ta\u2018ala takes is upon the earth and on the One who spread it out. The word \u201ctahaahaa\u201d in this verse, as well as the word \u201cbanaahaa\u201d both direct man\u2019s attention towards the design of Allah Ta\u2018ala in the creation of the sky, the earth (and the entire universe). Allah Ta\u2018ala created all these magnificent creations in their perfect and unique forms, free of defect.<\/p>\n

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and by the soul (the human being) and the One who proportioned it<\/em><\/p>\n

The seventh oath which Allah Ta\u2018ala takes is upon the soul and the One who proportioned it. In this verse also, the particle \u201c\u0645\u0627\u201d can come in the meaning of \u201c\u0645\u0646\u201d which will refer to Allah Ta\u2018ala. In that case, the translation of the verse is \u201cand by the soul and the One who proportioned it<\/em>\u201d. Hence, Allah Ta\u2018ala takes an oath upon the soul and upon His Divine Being \u2013 the One who created the soul.<\/p>\n

The particle \u201c\u0645\u0627\u201d can also come as \u201c\u0645\u0627 \u0645\u0635\u062f\u0631\u064a\u0629\u201d (i.e. the \u0645\u0627 with the verb after it coming in the meaning of the root word). According to this explanation, the translation of the verse is \u201cby the soul (the human being) and its beautiful proportioning.<\/em>\u201d In this, Allah Ta\u2018ala draws man\u2019s attention to the beautiful manner in which He created the human being, proportioning his body limbs and faculties in the best proportion and manner.<\/p>\n

Allah Ta\u2018ala Bestowing Man with the Ability to\u00a0 Distinguish Between Good and Bad<\/strong><\/p>\n

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then He (Allah Ta\u2018ala) inspired it (the soul) with its (conscience to discern between) evil and piety<\/em><\/p>\n

The word \u201calhamahaa\u201d comes from the word \u201cilhaam\u201d which denotes \u201cto cast thoughts and feelings into the heart\u201d. The word \u201cfujoor\u201d refers to \u201cevil deeds or open transgression\u201d, and the word \u201ctaqwa\u201d refers to \u201cacts of piety and righteousness\u201d. This verse is linked to the seventh oath which Allah Ta\u2018ala takes upon the soul when Allah Ta\u2018ala mentioned \u201c\u0648\u064e \u0646\u064e\u0641\u06e1\u0633\u064d \u0648\u0651\u064e \u0645\u064e\u0627 \u0633\u064e\u0648\u0651\u0670\u0649\u06c1\u064e\u0627\u201d (and by the soul (the human being) and the One who proportioned it<\/em>).<\/p>\n

In other words, Allah Ta\u2018ala explains the capacity which Allah Ta\u2018ala created within man to distinguish between good and bad, and right and wrong. In the very makeup of man, Allah Ta\u2018ala created this ability to tread on the righteous path or the sinful path. Whichever path he chooses for himself, it is with his own free will that he treads upon it, and thus he will be rewarded or punished in the Hereafter for the choices he made in this world.<\/p>\n

Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) reports, \u201cI once heard Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) reciting the verse \u2018\u0641\u064e\u0627\u064e\u0644\u06e1\u06c1\u064e\u0645\u064e\u06c1\u064e\u0627 \u0641\u064f\u062c\u064f\u0648\u06e1\u0631\u064e\u06c1\u064e\u0627 \u0648\u064e \u062a\u064e\u0642\u06e1\u0648\u0670\u0649\u06c1\u064e\u0627 \u2019. he then stopped and made the following dua:<\/p>\n

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O Allah! Bestow my soul (and body) with taqwa, and purify it! You are the Best One to purify it! You are its Guardian and Master!<\/em><\/p>\n

The Basis of Man\u2019s Eternal Success and Failure<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Indeed, the one who purifies it (i.e. his soul) has attained success, and indeed, the one who buries it (i.e. his soul in the darkness of sins and evil) has failed (and is unsuccessful).<\/em><\/p>\n

These two verses are the subject of the seven oaths. In other words, after taking the seven oaths, the message which is directed to man\u2019s attention is that the one who purifies his soul has attained success, and the one who corrupts his soul has failed and is unsuccessful.<\/p>\n

The link between the subject and the seven oaths mentioned before is that Allah Ta\u2018ala created this entire world and what it contains for man\u2019s benefit to reach his goal. The goal is to acquire the pleasure of Allah Ta\u2018ala and success in the Hereafter.<\/p>\n

If man uses the world in accordance to the dictates of Shariah and the commands of Allah Ta\u2018ala, and he lives his life according to the Mubaarak Sunnah of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), then he will reach his goal and be eternally successful in the Hereafter. On the contrary, if man uses the world, but forgets his goal, then he will be a total failure and loser in the Hereafter and he will dwell eternally in the fire of Jahannum.<\/p>\n

The word \u201czakkaahaa\u201d in this verse comes from the word \u201ctazkiyah\u201d. The basic meaning of tazkiyah is \u201cinner cleanliness\u201d. This verse signifies that the one who obeyed Allah Ta\u2018ala and purified his soul through which his inner and outer self remained pure, then such a person has attained success.<\/p>\n

The word \u201cdassahaa\u201d is derived from the word \u201cdassa\u201d which denotes \u201cto bury in the ground\u201d, as Allah Ta\u2018ala says in another verse \u201c\u0627\u064e\u0645\u06e1\u00a0 \u06cc\u064e\u062f\u064f\u0633\u0651\u064f\u06c1\u0657\u00a0 \u0641\u0650\u06cc \u0627\u0644\u062a\u0651\u064f\u0631\u064e\u0627\u0628\u0650\u201d (\u201cwhen he buried it in the sand<\/em>\u201d, as was the custom in the pre-Islamic era, when a girl baby was born to a person, then he would feel humiliated among the people, as it was regarded as a disgrace among the Arabs to have a daughter, hence he would take the living child and bury her in the ground). In this verse, Allah Ta\u2018ala shows that the person who buried his soul in sins and transgression is unsuccessful.<\/p>\n

This verse has divided the entire mankind into two groups \u2013 the successful servants and the unsuccessful servants. In the coming verse, Allah Ta\u2018ala explains how He destroyed the Thamud who were the unsuccessful servants on account of them rejecting the truth and denying their Nabi \u2013 Hazrat Saalih (\u2018alaihis salaam). Allah Ta\u2018ala shows how Allah Ta\u2018ala rained down punishment on them and destroyed them.<\/p>\n

In the verses below, reference is being made to the incident of the Thamud and their punishment.<\/p>\n

Incident of the Destruction of the Thamud<\/strong><\/p>\n

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(The people of) Thamud rejected the truth because of their transgression, when the most wretched of them was sent forth, then the messenger of Allah said to them, \u201c(Be careful of) Allah\u2019s she-camel and her right to drink (from the water)\u201d, but they rejected him and they hamstrung her (the she-camel), so their Lord brought down upon them destruction because of their sins and made it equal (upon all of them), and He (Allah Ta\u2018ala) does not fear its consequence.<\/em><\/p>\n

Thamud is the name of an Arab tribe who lived in Hijr \u2013 an ancient city north of Madinah Munawwarah. Today, this place is referred to as \u2018Madaa\u2019in-e-Saalih\u2019, where the ruins of their habitations are still visible. This tribe had a flourishing civilization and was known for its skill at rock-carving and building houses and monuments.<\/p>\n

Apart from the evil of shirk (attributing partners to Allah Ta\u2018ala), this tribe was also involved in many other sins and wrong practices. Allah Ta\u2018ala sent Nabi Saalih (\u2018alaihis salaam) to them to invite them to the Oneness of Allah Ta\u2018ala and reform their evil condition.<\/p>\n

After many years of refusing to listen to him, the people of Thamud asked him to bring out a pregnant she-camel from a mountain, promising him that they would bring imaan in Allah Ta\u2018ala if he did so. Accordingly, Nabi Saalih (\u2018alaihis salaam) made dua to Allah Ta\u2018ala, upon which the she-camel appeared from the mountain, as demanded by the people.<\/p>\n

Witnessing the miraculous appearance of the she-camel, some people brought imaan in Allah Ta\u2018ala, while others were inclined to also bring imaan but did not do so as their chiefs prevented them.<\/p>\n

Nabi Saalih (\u2018alaihis salaam) apprehended that divine punishment may befall these people if they harmed the she camel. Hence, he cautioned them to protect the she-camel and not to cause any harm to her. He also laid down certain conditions in regard to taking care of the she-camel which they were commanded to abide by. Among these conditions were that the she-camel should be left to graze freely, and that she should be allowed to drink the water of the well exclusively on one day, while others will drink the water of the well on the next day.<\/p>\n

The people of Thamud violated the conditions, and they commanded a man by the name of Qudaar bin Saalif \u2013 who the Quraan Majeed refers to as \u201cthe most wretched among them\u201d to kill the she-camel. For this, they were seized by divine punishment in the form of a loud blast and a severe earthquake which destroyed the entire tribe of Thamud.<\/p>\n

The word \u201c\u062f\u0645\u062f\u0645\u201d refers to such a tormenting scourge as is unleashed on a person or a nation again and again, until it crushes and destroys them completely. The word \u201c\u0641\u0633\u0648\u0670\u0649\u0647\u0627\u201d (and made it [the destruction and punishment] equal [upon all of them]<\/em>) signifies that the destruction and punishment befell the entire nation equally \u2013 the men, the women, the children, the young, and the old.<\/p>\n

Allah Ta\u2018ala concludes the surah saying \u201c\u0648\u064e \u0644\u064e\u0627 \u06cc\u064e\u062e\u064e\u0627\u0641\u064f \u0639\u064f\u0642\u06e1\u0628\u0670\u06c1\u064e\u0627\u201d (and He [Allah Ta\u2018ala] does not fear its consequence<\/em>). This means that the divine punishment which Allah Ta\u2018ala unleashes on a people, destroying them completely, cannot be compared to the torment and punishment of even the greatest king of this world. The reason is that when a tyrant king in this world destroys people on a large scale, then he will thereafter remain fearful for his life, in case certain people survived the destruction, or the destroyed people have allies and supporters, who will come after him in retaliation and revenge. The one who attacks others will always be at risk of facing a counter-attack \u2013 besides Allah Ta\u2018ala. When Allah Ta\u2018ala destroys any nation, then He does not fear any negative consequence that can come upon Him such as revenge or retaliation from anyone, as no one can harm Allah Ta\u2018ala in any way at all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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