The Holy Quran with Five Volume Commentary (Vol 5)

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PT. 30 AT-TAKWIR 18. And I call to witness the night as it passes away, 4604 19. "And the dawn as it begins to breathe, 4605 20. "That this is surely the revealed word of a noble Messenger, 4605A of power, 21. Possessor established in the presence of the Lord of the Throne, 4606 a74:35. b69:41. that in the latter days—in the time of the Promised Messiah-Muslims will begin to decline from their position of eminence. This verse gives some of the reasons that will lead to their decline and downfall, viz. that they will either rush forward headlong thoughtlessly for the carrying out of their contemplated programmes; or will give up all creative and constructive efforts in despair. 4604. Important Words: (passes away) means, he went round by night to guard the people; he made search by night after ,means عسعس الليل. suspected persons the night came on with its darkness; the night departed; the night was dark (Lane & Aqrab). Commentary: This and the next verse mean that with the advent of the Promised Messiah, the night of moral decline and degradation of Muslims will begin to depart, giving place to the dawn of a great and glorious future for Islam. 3325 CH. 81 وَالَّيْلِ إِذَا عَسْعَسَ والصبح إذا تنفس إِنَّهُ لَقَوْلُ رَسُوْلِ كَرِيمٍ ذِي قُوَّةٍ عِنْدَ ذِي الْعَرْشِ مَكِيْنِ ) 4605. Important Words: (begins to breathe) is derived from which means, he breathed. means, the morning advanced so that it became noon or it extended SO that it became clear, bright, cheerful, etc. (Aqrab). 4605A. Commentary: The verse signifies that though the prediction that after the decline of Islam had touched its nadir it will again come to its own, may seem to be a far cry, it shall certainly be fulfilled because the prediction is embodied in the revealed Word of God, spoken through the mouth of a noble Messenger. The words "a noble Messenger" refer to the Holy Prophet and not to Archangel Gabriel as generally misunderstood. 4606. Commentary: The verse embodies yet another mighty prophecy, viz. that the Holy Prophet will triumph over his enemies.