۞ فَلَآ أُقْسِمُ بِمَوَٰقِعِ ٱلنُّجُومِ 75
Translations
Then I swear by the setting of the stars,
Transliteration
Falā uqsimu bimawāqi'i an-nujūm
Tafsir (Explanation)
Allah swears by the positions and settings of the stars, emphasizing the majesty of His creation and the certainty of what follows in the ayahs describing the Day of Judgment. Ibn Kathir explains that this oath underscores the inevitability of the Resurrection, as the stars' fixed positions and movements demonstrate divine order and power. Al-Qurtubi notes that swearing by the stars reflects their importance in the heavens and serves as evidence of Allah's perfect creation, which in turn proves His ability to resurrect all beings.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears near the conclusion of Surah Al-Waqi'ah, which was revealed in Mecca and focuses on the certainty of the Day of Judgment and the Resurrection. The surah uses powerful oaths and descriptions of the afterlife to convince the Meccan disbelievers of divine truth. This particular oath introduces the final affirmation of the Quran's divine origin.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ﷺ) said regarding the Quran: 'Verily this Quran is the rope of Allah and the clear light and the healing mercy' (Jami' at-Tirmidhi 2906). Additionally, the Prophet emphasized observing the stars as signs of Allah's creation (Sunan Ibn Majah 3195).
Themes
Key Lesson
The oath by the stars reminds believers that the universe operates according to divine law and order, which should strengthen our conviction in Allah's promises of accountability and the Hereafter. Reflecting on the celestial bodies as signs of God's majesty cultivates humility and reinforces our faith in divine wisdom and omnipotence.