The Holy Quran with Five Volume Commentary (Vol 5) — Page 578
CH. 113 AL-FALAQ 5. And from the evil of those who blow upon the knots of mutual relationships to undo them,4873 6. And from the evil of the envier when he envies. ” '4874 upon the night, etc. (Lane & Aqrab). , (overspreads). They say, i. e. the darkness overspread. means, the sun set. eyes of the man sank. the moon became eclipsed (Aqrab). Commentary: means, the means, The verse may refer to the evils of the time when the light of truth becomes extinguished and the darkness of sin and iniquity spreads over the entire face of the earth. Or it may refer to the evils of the time when one is overwhelmed by distress and privation, when it is darkness all around him, and the last ray of hope disappears. See also last verse of the Surah. 4873. Important Words: (who blow) is derived from نفثت الحية الدم. which means, he spat نفث means, the serpent emitted poison. means, God inspired him with a thing. means; those groups that spit or emit much poison; those who whisper evil suggestions (Aqrab). Commentary: The reference in the verse is to those whisperers of evil suggestions who cause solemn contracts and friendships to break down, and who inspire people with a spirit of -0% TA PT. 30 وَ مِنْ شَرِّ النَّقْتُتِ فِي الْعُقَدِة وَ مِنْ شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَةً defiance of established authority or with violating the oath of fealty, and thus seek to create discord and dissension in the Muslim Community and to encourage fissiparous tendencies among them. For a detailed note on the whole Sūrah see next verse. 4874. Commentary: The Surah deals with the material side of man's life as does the next Surah with its spiritual side. Man is confronted with various kinds of dangers and difficulties in life. When he is engaged in an undertaking of a serious import, particularly when he takes upon himself to spread the light of truth, forces of darkness surround him on all sides; and when he proceeds further men of evil designs bar his way and create all sorts of impediments and difficulties. When at last success dawns on him, persons of a jealous nature seek to deprive him of the fruit of his labour. these As protection against all difficulties, obstacles and perils in life, a believer is enjoined to invoke the help and assistance of the Lord of 3474 (dawn) to give him light when there is darkness all around; to protect him from the evil designs of mischief-makers and the nefarious machinations of jealous persons.