At-Takwir 81:17
The Overthrowing · Meccan · Juz 30 · Page 586
The Night as It Departs
وَٱلَّيۡلِ إِذَا عَسۡعَسَ ١٧
And the close of night.
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
And by the night as it departs.
Insight
Elmalılı says “‘as‘as” means both approaching and departing, and that most explained it as the night’s departure.
Reflect
Tonight, before sleeping, take stock of your day.
This short note is based on Elmalılı Hamdi Yazır’s Turkish commentary and has not yet been reviewed by a scholar.
Elmalılı’s commentary
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