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Surah Yaseen (36) — Ayah 37

Yaseen · Meccan · Juz 23 · Page 442

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وَءَايَةٌ لَّهُمُ ٱلَّيْلُ نَسْلَخُ مِنْهُ ٱلنَّهَارَ فَإِذَا هُم مُّظْلِمُونَ ﴿37﴾

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

And a sign for them is the night. We withdraw therefrom the day, and behold, they are in darkness.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَءَايَةٌۭ waāyatun And a Sign
لَّهُمُ lahumu for them
ٱلَّيْلُ al-laylu (is) the night
نَسْلَخُ naslakhu We withdraw
مِنْهُ min'hu from it
ٱلنَّهَارَ l-nahāra the day
فَإِذَا fa-idhā Then behold
هُم hum They
مُّظْلِمُونَ muẓ'limūna (are) those in darkness

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 37){ وَ اٰيَةٌ لَّهُمُ الَّيْلُ … : ’’ نَسْلَخُ ‘‘ ’’سَلَخَ يَسْلَخُ‘‘} (F, N) Skinning a goat. Among the evidences of the Resurrection and Allah Almighty’s power, the spatial evidence of the dead earth has been mentioned. Now, temporal evidences are being mentioned: that for them, there is another evidence of the Resurrection and also that Allah Almighty can do whatever He wills—the night, over which the veil of the day’s light was spread. Allah Almighty, to express His greatness, mentioned Himself with the plural pronoun, saying: « نَسْلَخُ مِنْهُ النَّهَارَ » We draw out the day from the night, so suddenly they are left in darkness. That is, the One who brings light after darkness and darkness after light—how can it be difficult for Him to bring you back to life after death?

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.

37. 1. That is, one of the signs of Allah's power is also that He separates the day from the night, by which darkness immediately prevails. In the same way, Allah separates the day from the night. The meaning of أَظْلَمَ is to enter into darkness. Just as the meanings of أَصْبَحَ, أَمْسَى, and أَظْهَرَ are to enter into the times of morning, evening, and noon.

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.

37. And a sign for them is the night: We withdraw the day from it, and behold, they are in darkness.

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Mention of Night Before Day and the Natural Calendar:

When the Noble Quran mentioned day and night, it mentioned night first. From this, two things are understood: first, that the natural calendar is that the duration of a day and night (i.e., one day or 24 hours) is counted from sunset of one day to sunset of the next day. And this duration always remains 24 hours, whether it is summer or winter, and there is not even a second's difference in it. Second, that the original state was night and darkness; it is Allah's mercy that He created the sun for you and arranged for light as well. And in this, He placed countless other benefits for you. Even to the extent that if Allah had not arranged this system of night and day, then neither could any vegetation grow on this earth nor could any living being survive.
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