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    • Quran-93:2 Surah Ad-dhuha English Translation,Transliteration and Tafsir(Tafseer).

    وَٱلَّيۡلِ إِذَا سَجَىٰ

    Transliteration:( Wal laili iza sajaa )

    2. and by the night when it is dark [1] (Kanzul Imaan Translation)

    (2) And [by] the night when it covers with darkness,[1941] (Saheen International Translation)

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    Surah Ad-Dhuha Ayat 2 Tafsir (Commentry)



    • Tafseer-e-Naeemi (Ahmad Yaar Khan)
    • Ibn Kathir
    • Ala-Madudi
    • Shaheen International

    Tafseer Commentary of the Ayat "And by the night when it is dark" 

    General Interpretation

    1. The word Chaasht (mid-morning) refers to mid-morning in general, and "the night when it covers" refers to the last portion of the night. These times are significant because Chaasht and Tahajjud Salaah are offered during these hours.

    2. Significant events took place during these times:

      • The first preaching of Hazrat Musa (On whom be peace).
      • Victory over the magicians and liberation of the Israelites from Pharaoh.
      • The Holy Prophet's ﷺ prophethood, which occurred during Chaasht.
      • Allah Almighty spoke to Hazrat Musa (On whom be peace) at Mt. Tur.
      • The Me'raaj (ascension) of the Holy Prophet ﷺ occurred at night.

      Therefore, these two times are significant and worthy of being sworn upon.

    Symbolic Interpretations

    1. Chaasht as the Blessed Countenance of the Holy Prophet ﷺ:

      • Chaasht symbolizes the radiant and charming face of the Holy Prophet ﷺ, which illuminated the hearts of the people.
      • The "night when it covers" represents the Prophet’s ﷺ blessed jet-black, sweet-smelling hair, through whose blessings the faults of sinful believers would be covered.

    2. Chaasht as External Events and Night as Hidden Mysteries:

      • Chaasht denotes the external events and occurrences related to the Holy Prophet ﷺ that were visible to everyone, like the bright sun.
      • The "night" represents the concealed mystical events about the Holy Prophet ﷺ that only Allah Almighty is aware of.

    Historical and Spiritual Periods

    1. The Era of Prophethood and the Period After:

      • Chaasht represents the period of the Holy Prophet ﷺ when the sun of prophethood was shining brightly.
      • Night symbolizes the period after the Holy Prophet ﷺ. The nights of the Khulafa e Rashideen were starry and illuminated, but after them, there were bleak nights. During these darker times, the saints and Islamic scholars served as guiding torches.

    2. The Rise and Decline of Islam:

      • Chaasht symbolizes the rise of Islam, reaching the pinnacle of glory.
      • The night represents the decline of Muslims, which is closer to the Day of Judgement.

    Ibn-Kathir

    The tafsir of Surah Ad-Duha verse 2 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
    Please refer to Surah Ad-Duha ayat 1 which provides the complete commentary from verse 1 through 11.

    Ala-Maududi

    (93:2) and by the night when it covers the world with peace:[2]

    2. The word saja in the original does not only signify thespreading of darkness but it also contains the meaning ofstillness and peace that prevails at night. This quality ofnight deeply relates to the theme that follows.

    (2) And [by] the night when it covers with darkness,[1941]

    [1941]- And becomes still.

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