هُوَ ٱلَّذِى جَعَلَ لَكُمُ ٱلَّيْلَ لِتَسْكُنُوا۟ فِيهِ وَٱلنَّهَارَ مُبْصِرًا ۚ إِنَّ فِى ذَٰلِكَ لَـَٔايَـٰتٍ لِّقَوْمٍ يَسْمَعُونَ 67
Translations
It is He who made for you the night to rest therein and the day, giving sight. Indeed in that are signs for a people who listen.
Transliteration
Huwa alladhee jaala lakumu allayla litaskunoo feehi wa alnnahara mubsiran. Inna fee dhaalika la-ayatin liqawmin yasmaoon.
Tafsir (Explanation)
Allah is the One who created the night for rest and tranquility for His servants, and the day for sight and activity, demonstrating His perfect wisdom and care for human needs. Ibn Kathir emphasizes that this alternation of night and day is a sign of Allah's divine power and provision, while Al-Tabari notes that 'mubsiran' (giving sight/clarity) refers to the day's illumination enabling vision and work. These signs are meant for those who truly listen and reflect upon Allah's creation.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the Meccan period of Surah Yunus, which focuses on refuting idolatry and establishing the oneness of Allah through signs in creation. The surah addresses the polytheists of Mecca by directing their attention to the natural phenomena around them as evidence of Allah's sole creation and lordship. This particular ayah is part of a broader theme highlighting Allah's blessings and creative acts.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'The best of you are those who have the best character,' and he frequently drew attention to signs in creation. Additionally, in Sahih Bukhari, the Prophet emphasized the importance of reflecting upon creation: 'Reflect upon everything except the essence of Allah (Dhaat).'
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches us to recognize Allah's deliberate design in the cycle of night and day as a mercy and sign for our well-being, inviting us to pause and reflect on the divine order rather than take these blessings for granted. In our modern busy lives, it reminds us to honor rest and sleep as blessed necessities rather than obstacles to productivity.
Related Ayahs
وَقَالَ مُوسَىٰ يَـٰقَوْمِ إِن كُنتُمْ ءَامَنتُم بِٱللَّهِ فَعَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلُوٓا۟ إِن كُنتُم مُّسْلِمِينَ
And Moses said, "O my people, if you have believed in Allāh, then rely upon Him, if you should be Muslims [i.e., submitting to Him]."
هُوَ يُحْىِۦ وَيُمِيتُ وَإِلَيْهِ تُرْجَعُونَ
He gives life and causes death, and to Him you will be returned.
وَإِذَا تُتْلَىٰ عَلَيْهِمْ ءَايَاتُنَا بَيِّنَـٰتٍ ۙ قَالَ ٱلَّذِينَ لَا يَرْجُونَ لِقَآءَنَا ٱئْتِ بِقُرْءَانٍ غَيْرِ هَـٰذَآ أَوْ بَدِّلْهُ ۚ قُلْ مَا يَكُونُ لِىٓ أَنْ أُبَدِّلَهُۥ مِن تِلْقَآئِ نَفْسِىٓ ۖ إِنْ أَتَّبِعُ إِلَّا مَا يُوحَىٰٓ إِلَىَّ ۖ إِنِّىٓ أَخَافُ إِنْ عَصَيْتُ رَبِّى عَذَابَ يَوْمٍ عَظِيمٍ
And when Our verses are recited to them as clear evidences, those who do not expect the meeting with Us say, "Bring us a Qur’ān other than this or change it." Say, [O Muḥammad], "It is not for me to change it on my own accord. I only follow what is revealed to me. Indeed I fear, if I should disobey my Lord, the punishment of a tremendous Day."
وَأَوْحَيْنَآ إِلَىٰ مُوسَىٰ وَأَخِيهِ أَن تَبَوَّءَا لِقَوْمِكُمَا بِمِصْرَ بُيُوتًا وَٱجْعَلُوا۟ بُيُوتَكُمْ قِبْلَةً وَأَقِيمُوا۟ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ ۗ وَبَشِّرِ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ
And We inspired to Moses and his brother, "Settle your people in Egypt in houses and make your houses [facing the] qiblah and establish prayer and give good tidings to the believers."