

This is as Allah says, “By the night as it conceals it.”(91:4) Qatadah commented “And We have made the night as a covering,”meaning, a tranquil residence. “And We have made the night as a covering,” meaning, its shade and darkness covers the people. A similar Ayah has been mentioned previously in Surat Al-Furqan. This is similar to Allah’s statement, “And among His signs is this that He created for you wives from among yourselves, that you may find repose in them, and He has put between you affection and mercy.”(30:21) “And We have made your sleep as a thing for rest.”meaning, a cessation of movement in order to attain rest from the frequent repetition and going about in search of livelihood during the day. Then Allah says, “And We have created you in pairs.”meaning, male and female, both of them enjoying each other, and by this means procreation is achieved. This is so that it may be suitable for dwelling and not quake with those who are in it.

“And the mountains as pegs?” meaning, He made them as pegs for the earth to hold it in place, make it stable and firm. He says, “Have We not made the earth as a bed?” meaning, an established, firm and peaceful resting place that is subservient to them. He brings this as a proof of His ability to do whatever He wishes concerning the matter of the Hereafter and other matters as well. Then, Allah begins to explain His great ability to create strange things and amazing matters. Mentioning Allah’s Power, and the Proof of His Ability to resurrect the Dead Then Allah threatens those who deny the Day of Judgement by saying, “Nay, they will come to know! Nay, again, they will come to know!”This is a severe threat and a direct warning. There are those who believe in it and those who disbelieve in it. “About which they are in disagreement.”meaning, the people are divided into two ideas about it. Meaning the dreadful, horrifying, overwhelming information. In rejection of the idolators’ questioning about the Day of Judgement, due to their denial of its occurrence, Allah says, “What are they asking about? About the great news,”meaning, what are they asking about? They are asking about the matter of the Day of Judgement, and it is the great news.

Refutation against the Idolators’ Denial of the Occurrence of the Day of Judgement That We may produce therewith grains and vegetations, And We have sent down from the Musirat water Thajjaj.ġ5. And We have made (therein) a shining lamp.ġ4. And We have built above you seven strong,ġ3. And We have made the day for livelihood.ġ2. And We have made the night as a covering,ġ1. And We have made your sleep as a thing for rest.ġ0. In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.ĩ.
