وَٱصْبِرْ لِحُكْمِ رَبِّكَ فَإِنَّكَ بِأَعْيُنِنَا ۖ وَسَبِّحْ بِحَمْدِ رَبِّكَ حِينَ تَقُومُ 48
Translations
And be patient, [O Muḥammad], for the decision of your Lord, for indeed, you are in Our eyes [i.e., sight]. And exalt [Allāh] with praise of your Lord when you arise
Transliteration
Wa-isbirli-hukmi rabbika fa-inna-ka bi-a'yunina wa-sabbih bi-hamdi rabbika hina taqum
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah commands Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to patiently endure the judgment and decree of his Lord, assuring him that Allah is watching over him with full awareness and care ("you are before Our eyes"). The command to glorify Allah with praise when standing (in prayer or generally) emphasizes constant devotion and reliance on Divine protection. Classical scholars like Al-Tabari and Ibn Kathir interpret this as divine consolation during the trials faced by the Prophet in Mecca, reinforcing that his steadfastness is witnessed and valued by Allah.
Revelation Context
Surah At-Tur is a Meccan surah revealed during the early period of intense persecution of Muslims. This ayah contextually addresses the Prophet's patience amid the mockery and opposition from the Quraysh, reminding him that despite external pressure, he remains under Allah's vigilant protection and divine care.
Related Hadiths
The hadith of 'Aisha (Sahih Muslim) regarding the Prophet's night prayers relates thematically: the Prophet would stand in prayer at night glorifying Allah despite the hardships of his mission. Additionally, Jundub ibn 'Abdullah's hadith (Sahih Bukhari) about the Prophet's patience and reliance on Allah's decree echoes the core message of endurance in this ayah.
Themes
Key Lesson
Believers facing trials are assured that Allah's awareness and care encompass all their struggles, making patience a means of spiritual strength rather than mere resignation. Consistent remembrance and glorification of Allah during both difficulty and ease is the pathway to spiritual resilience and divine support.