Journey through the Qur’an:Juz 30

Tafseer Surah Ash-Shams Ayaat 11-15

An Example from History After mentioning the two types of people, the successful ones and the unsuccessful ones, Allah subhanahu wa ta`ala gives us an example of the failure which befalls those who corrupt themselves, and erect a barrier between themselves and divine guidance. The story of the Thamoud and their Messenger, Şalih ‘alayhi salaam,…

Tafseer Surah Ash-Shams Ayaat 1-10

A Look into the Human Soul In these Ayaat Allah subhanahu wa ta`ala swears by His creation drawing man’s attention to them. Man ought to reflect on these objects and try to appreciate their value and the purpose of their creation. The first creation that Allah subhanahu wa ta`ala swears by is the sun and…

Surah Ash-Shams – An Overview

  بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Period of Revelation: Makkan Theme and Subject Matter: The Surah which maintains the same rhyme in all its Ayaat encompass truth about man’s nature, his inherent abilities, choices and responsibilities in determining his own fate. It distinguishes the good…