Article Surah 89 · Ayah 18

Beginning of the Surahs' relation to its End



Beginning of the Surahs' relation to its End

Muhammad al Sha'rawi: the oaths mentioned in the first 4 aayaat are related to the times when the tranquil nafs/self takes the most advantage of them situations.

Ayah 1 - wal Fajr - the time when the believer prays in the early morning, and it is the most tranquil of times in the day and the time when no worldly distractions are in the mind.

Ayah 2 - wal-layaal al 'ashr - and the 10 nights. The tranquil self takes advantage of the last 10 nights of Ramadan and Dhul Hijjah. These are the best nights and days to do worship.

Ayah 3 - wash-shaf'i wal watr. And the even and the odd. Some said that it refers to the even and odd prayers (the amount of raka'ahs).

Ayah 4 - wal layli idha yassr - and the night when it departs. This is the last 3rd of the night when prayers are answered the most by Allah. Also the time for Tahajjud/Qiyam al Layl prayer.And also the time for Suhoor - the time you eat your meal for fasting.

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