Tafsir & Commentary
The Smoke (الدخان) · Meccan
فِيهَا يُفْرَقُ كُلُّ أَمْرٍ حَكِيمٍ4
44:4
Translation — Sahih International
Therein [i.e., on that night] is made distinct every precise matter -
Transliteration
Fiha yufraq kullu amrin hakeem
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Power), in which every wise decree and matter is distinguished and separated for the coming year. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, Allah determines all affairs of creation during this blessed night, distributing them to the angels who execute these decrees throughout the year. Al-Qurtubi emphasizes that this separation (furqan) means the clarification and specification of all matters that will occur, demonstrating Allah's complete knowledge and sovereignty over all events.
Revelation Context (Asbab al-Nuzul)
This ayah appears in the opening section of Surah Ad-Dukhan, which describes the significance of Laylat al-Qadr. The surah was revealed in Mecca and focuses on the revelation of the Quran during this blessed night. The context emphasizes the importance of this night as a time when divine decrees are transmitted to the angels for implementation throughout the year.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'Laylat al-Qadr is better than a thousand months' (Surah Al-Qadr 97:3). Also, Aisha reported that the Prophet used to perform i'tikaf (spiritual retreat) during the last ten nights of Ramadan seeking Laylat al-Qadr (Sahih Bukhari 2020).
Themes
Key Lessons
This ayah reminds believers of Allah's perfect control over all affairs and the importance of seeking Laylat al-Qadr during Ramadan through worship and supplication, trusting that their sincere efforts align with Allah's wise decrees for their lives.