وَٱذْكُرِ ٱسْمَ رَبِّكَ بُكْرَةً وَأَصِيلًا 25
Translations
And mention the name of your Lord [in prayer] morning and evening
Transliteration
Wadhkur isma rabbika bukratan wa asila
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah commands the remembrance (dhikr) of Allah's name in the early morning and evening, emphasizing consistent devotion throughout the day. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi interpret this as an instruction to maintain regular, devoted remembrance of Allah at all times, which strengthens the spiritual bond between the servant and their Lord and protects one from heedlessness and sin.
Revelation Context
Surah Al-Insan is a Medinan surah that emphasizes gratitude, patience, and obedience. This ayah appears near the conclusion of the surah and reinforces the theme of continuous worship and remembrance as a means of drawing closer to Allah and maintaining spiritual vigilance throughout one's life.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, 'The best supplication is the supplication made on the Day of Arafah' and emphasized morning and evening remembrance. Additionally, Jundub ibn Abdullah reported that the Prophet said, 'Whoever says Subhan'Allah wa bihamdihi one hundred times a day, his sins will be erased even if they are like the foam of the sea' (Sahih Muslim).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches us that spiritual growth requires consistent, deliberate remembrance of Allah at designated times throughout the day. By making dhikr a habitual practice—especially at dawn and dusk—we anchor our hearts in God-consciousness and create a protective barrier against spiritual negligence and moral decline.