وَٱلنَّهَارِ إِذَا جَلَّىٰهَا 3
Translations
And [by] the day when it displays it
Transliteration
Wa-n-nahāri idhā jallāhā
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to the day when the sun illuminates and reveals all things with its light. Classical scholars like Al-Tabari and Ibn Kathir explain that 'jallāhā' (made it clear/manifest) refers to the sun's display of daylight, which exposes what was hidden in darkness. The verse is part of Allah's oath-taking in Surah Ash-Shams, swearing by the celestial bodies to emphasize the certainty of the message and the Day of Judgment.
Revelation Context
Surah Ash-Shams is a Meccan chapter that opens with a series of oaths by celestial and terrestrial phenomena (the sun, moon, day, night, sky, earth) to establish the majesty of creation and point to Divine power. This ayah is the third oath in this sequence, immediately following the oath by the night, emphasizing the cyclical pattern of day and night as signs of Allah's perfect design and His power.
Related Hadiths
While no specific hadith directly references this ayah, the broader theme of contemplating creation is reflected in: 'The best of you are those who contemplate the creation of Allah' (a hadith encouraging reflection on natural phenomena). Additionally, the Prophet ﷺ emphasized observing the signs in creation as proof of Allah's oneness.
Themes
Key Lesson
The daily phenomenon of sunrise and daylight serves as a constant reminder of Allah's power and the inevitability of the Day of Judgment, when all deeds—hidden and manifest—will be brought to light. Believers should reflect on these natural cycles as evidence of Divine order and recognize that nothing escapes Allah's knowledge.