سُوْرَةُ النَّبَاِ

Surah An-Naba (78) — Ayah 11

The Announcement · Meccan · Juz 30 · Page 582

وَجَعَلْنَا ٱلنَّهَارَ مَعَاشًا ﴿11﴾
And We have made the day for livelihood.
وَجَعَلْنَا wajaʿalnā And We made
ٱلنَّهَارَ l-nahāra the day
مَعَاشًۭا maʿāshan (for) livelihood

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 tafsir of this verse may be read with the following verses.

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.

11. 1. The meaning is that the day was made bright so that people can strive for earning their livelihood.

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.

11. And made the day for livelihood [9].

[9]
Day for Working:

That is, the natural means created by Allah Almighty are such that man should work during the day when natural light is easily available to him. And at night, he should rest and sleep because the darkness required for sleep is easily provided to him through natural means at night. On the contrary, if a person keeps working at night and sleeps during the day, he can neither enjoy deep sleep nor attain its full benefits. Rather, after some time, his health deteriorates.