سُوْرَةُ الرُّوْمِ

Surah Ar-Room (30) — Ayah 18

The Romans · Meccan · Juz 21 · Page 406

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وَلَهُ ٱلْحَمْدُ فِى ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَعَشِيًّا وَحِينَ تُظْهِرُونَ ﴿18﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

And His are all the praises and thanks in the heavens and the earth; and (glorify Him) in the afternoon (i.e. offer ‘Asr prayer) and when you come up to the time, when the day begins to decline (i.e. offer Zuhr prayer). (Ibn ‘Abbâs said: "These are the five compulsory congregational prayers mentioned in the Qur’ân)." [Tafsir At-Tabari]

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَلَهُ walahu And for Him
ٱلْحَمْدُ l-ḥamdu (are) all praises
فِى fī in
ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ l-samāwāti the heavens
وَٱلْأَرْضِ wal-arḍi and the earth
وَعَشِيًّۭا waʿashiyyan and (at) night
وَحِينَ waḥīna and when
تُظْهِرُونَ tuẓ'hirūna you are at noon

Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim — Hafiz Abdus Salam Bin Muhammad Bhutvi

Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim is a 4-volume Quran commentary by Hafiz Abdus Salam bin Muhammad Bhutvi, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar and Sheikh ul-Hadith from Pakistan. Based on over 45 years of teaching and research, this tafsir follows the methodology of Tafsir bil-Ma'thur — interpreting the Quran through authentic Hadith, statements of the Companions, and the understanding of the early generations (Salaf). It is distinguished by its complete avoidance of Israeliyyat (Judeo-Christian narratives) and unverified reports. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

(Ayah 18) ➊ {وَ لَهُ الْحَمْدُ فِي السَّمٰوٰتِ وَ الْاَرْضِ …:} In this verse, {’’ وَ عَشِيًّا وَّ حِيْنَ تُظْهِرُوْنَ ‘‘} is connected with {’’ فَسُبْحٰنَ اللّٰهِ ‘‘}. The continuous text is as follows: The sentence {’’ فَسُبْحَانَ اللّٰهِ حِيْنَ تُمْسُوْنَ وَ حِيْنَ تُصْبِحُوْنَ وَ عَشِيًّا وَّ حِيْنَ تُظْهِرُوْنَ۔‘‘ ’’ وَ لَهُ الْحَمْدُ فِي السَّمٰوٰتِ وَ الْاَرْضِ ‘‘} is parenthetical, meaning not only is Allah free from every defect and imperfection, but He is also the possessor of every excellence. Wherever there is any excellence in the heavens and the earth, Allah alone is the owner of that excellence and deserving of all praise for it. So, along with tasbih, the duty of tahmid should also be fulfilled.

➋ These five prayer times are set according to the five daily changes that occur in the system of the universe. In the evening, when the radiant sun sets and the rule of the day ends, the command for Maghrib prayer is given. Then, until Isha, twilight prevails. With the setting of twilight, the remaining effect of the sun also ends, and the darkness of night is completed, upon which the command for Isha prayer is given. With the rising of dawn, the night gathers its skirts, and at that time the command for Fajr prayer is given. Then, when the light and heat of the sun reach their peak, the command for Dhuhr is given, and when the sun’s heat and light begin to turn into paleness after reaching their peak, the command for Asr prayer is given. It is as if, at every revolution in the universe, there is a command to prostrate before the One who brings about these revolutions.

Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan — Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf

Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan is a well-known Quran commentary by Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. This tafsir explains the meanings of the Quran in accordance with the methodology of the Salaf (early righteous generations), relying on authentic sources and straightforward language. Due to its reliability and adherence to sound Islamic scholarship, the Saudi government publishes and distributes this tafsir among the Hujjaj (pilgrims) visiting the Haramain. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

18-1 This is the glorification and praise for the sacred Self of Allah Almighty, from which the purpose is to guide His servants that in those times which follow one another and which indicate His perfect power and greatness, you should glorify and praise Him. The evening time is the forerunner of the darkness of night, and the dawn is the harbinger of the light of day. ‘Isha is the time of intense darkness, and Zuhr is the time when it becomes fully bright. Thus, blessed is the Being who is the Creator of all these and who has placed distinct benefits in all these times. Some say that by glorification is meant prayer, and the times mentioned in both verses are the times of the five prayers. In “tumsoon” are Maghrib and ‘Isha, in “tusbihun” is the Fajr prayer, in “ashiyyan” (afternoon) is ‘Asr, and in “tuzhirun” is the Zuhr prayer. In a weak hadith, the virtue of reciting these two verses in the morning and evening is mentioned, that it compensates for the shortcomings of the night and day.

Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran — Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani

Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran (Facilitation of the Quran) is a comprehensive Quran commentary by Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. Known for his eloquent and accessible writing style, Kilani authored this tafsir with a focus on clarity — making Quranic meanings understandable to the common reader. The tafsir provides detailed historical context for verses related to battles and expeditions, and firmly refutes modernist ideologies using strong scriptural evidence. It is widely regarded as an invaluable resource for understanding the Quran and countering deviant interpretations. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

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