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    • Quran-91:2 Surah Ash-shams English Translation,Transliteration and Tafsir(Tafseer).

    وَٱلۡقَمَرِ إِذَا تَلَىٰهَا

    Transliteration:( Wal qamari izaa talaa haa )

    2. And by the moon when it follows [2] (the sun). (Kanzul Imaan Translation)

    (2) And [by] the moon when it follows it (Saheen International Translation)

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    Surah Ash-Shams Ayat 2 Tafsir (Commentry)



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

    2. The Symbolism of the Sun and the Moon

    1. The Sun and Moon in Natural Phenomena:

      • The moon rises when the sun sets, especially on a full moon night or during the crescent phase at the start of a month.
      • This cyclic rise and fall symbolizes the rise and decline of individuals and nations.

    2. The Sun Representing the Holy Prophet (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ):

      • The Holy Prophet is symbolized by the sun, providing unparalleled light and guidance.
      • The moon represents Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (رضي الله عنه), the most superior individual after the Prophets, akin to the moon’s superiority after the sun.

    3. Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq's (رضي الله عنه) Excellence:

      • He is the direct successor of the Holy Prophet (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ), without separation.
      • His burial next to the Prophet emphasizes his excellence and validates his Caliphate.

    4. The Moon Representing Saints and Scholars:

      • The moon also symbolizes the pious saints and scholars of the Ummah who reflect the light of the Prophet (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ) and guide people until the Day of Judgment.

    5. The Human Soul and Heart:

      • The sun signifies the human soul, while the moon represents the heart that reflects the soul’s light.
      • When the heart is illuminated by the soul's light and avoids the influence of the baser self (Nafs-e-Ammarah) and Satan, it fosters faith, mystical knowledge, and righteousness.

    6. The Heart's Dual Influence:

      • The heart is likened to the ground, sometimes governed by the soul’s purity and sometimes led astray by the baser self.
      • The balance between these influences determines spiritual elevation or decline.

    This explanation ties natural phenomena with spiritual symbolism, emphasizing the interconnectedness of divine guidance, human virtues, and the role of spiritual figures in reflecting the Prophet's (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ) light.

    Ibn-Kathir

    The tafsir of Surah Ash-Shams verse 2 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
    Please refer to Surah Ash-Shams ayat 1 which provides the complete commentary from verse 1 through 10.

    Ala-Maududi

    (91:2) and by the moon as it follows it;

    There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.

    (2) And [by] the moon when it follows it

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