سُوْرَةُ الدُّخَانِ

Surah Ad-Dukhaan (44) — Ayah 4

The Smoke · Meccan · Juz 25 · Page 496

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فِيهَا يُفْرَقُ كُلُّ أَمْرٍ حَكِيمٍ ﴿4﴾

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

Therein (that night) is decreed every matter of ordainments.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

فِيهَا fīhā Therein
يُفْرَقُ yuf'raqu is made distinct
كُلُّ kullu every
أَمْرٍ amrin affair
حَكِيمٍ ḥakīmin wise

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.

The meaning of {فِيْهَا يُفْرَقُ كُلُّ اَمْرٍ حَكِيْمٍ: ’’فَرْقٌ‘‘} is "decision," which is why the Quran is called {’’فرقان‘‘}. The concept of {’’ حَكِيْمٍ ‘‘} includes two things: first, that the command is based on wisdom and prudence, and there is no possibility of error or flaw in it. Second, that the command is firm and solid, which no one can change. That is, We revealed it especially in this blessed night because this Quran is a wise command, and in this very night every wise command is decided. The same subject is expressed in Surah Al-Qadr in these words: «تَنَزَّلُ الْمَلٰٓىِٕكَةُ وَ الرُّوْحُ فِيْهَا بِاِذْنِ رَبِّهِمْ مِنْ كُلِّ اَمْرٍ» [ القدر : ۴ ] "In it, the angels and the Spirit (Gabriel) descend by the command of their Lord concerning every matter." From this, it is understood that it is such a night in which Allah hands over all the decisions regarding the destinies of individuals and nations for the coming year to the angels, such as life, death, illness, sustenance, rise and fall, and guidance and misguidance, etc., and then they continue to implement them. Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) said: [ إِنَّكَ لَتَرَی الرَّجُلَ يَمْشِيْ فِي الْأَسْوَاقِ، وَقَدْ وَقَعَ اسْمُهُ فِي الْمَوْتٰی، ثُمَّ قَرَأَ : «اِنَّاۤ اَنْزَلْنٰهُ فِيْ لَيْلَةٍ مُّبٰرَكَةٍ اِنَّا كُنَّا مُنْذِرِيْنَ (3) فِيْهَا يُفْرَقُ كُلُّ اَمْرٍ حَكِيْمٍ» [الدخان : ۳، ۴] "It means the Night of Qadr, for in that night the affairs of the world are separated until the same night of the following year." [ مستدرک حاکم، تفسیر سورۃ الدخان : 448/2، ح : ۳۶۷۸ ] "You see a man walking in the markets, while his name has already been recorded among the dead." Then he recited this verse: « اِنَّاۤ اَنْزَلْنٰهُ فِيْ لَيْلَةٍ مُّبٰرَكَةٍ اِنَّا كُنَّا مُنْذِرِيْنَ (3) فِيْهَا يُفْرَقُ كُلُّ اَمْرٍ حَكِيْمٍ » that it refers to Laylat al-Qadr; in this night, the affairs of the world are decided until the same night of the coming year." Hakim and Dhahabi declared it Sahih, and Bayhaqi narrated it in "Shu'ab al-Iman" from Hakim, and its researcher said that its chain of narrators is trustworthy.

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.

The exegesis of this verse has been done along with the previous verse.

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.

4. On that night, every matter of wisdom is decided [3] by Our command.

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What Kind of Decisions Are Made on ﴿ليلة القدر﴾?

That is, on the night in which the Quran was revealed, firm and lasting decisions regarding important matters that will occur in the world in the coming year are made and handed over to the angels. And these decisions are entirely based on wisdom, and this same subject is mentioned in Surah Al-Qadr as follows: "On that night, the angels and Jibreel descend with every command by the permission of their Lord" [97: 4]. From this verse, it is understood that regarding the management and order of the universe, this is a night in which Allah hands over the destinies of individuals, nations, and countries to His angels after making decisions. Then, they continue to implement these decisions accordingly. That is, decisions regarding the life and death of individuals or nations, victory and defeat, rise and fall, famine and abundance, and sustenance, etc., are made on this very night.
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