At-Tur 52:49
The Mount · Meccan · Juz 27 · Page 525
As the Stars Set
وَمِنَ ٱلَّيۡلِ فَسَبِّحۡهُ وَإِدۡبَٰرَ ٱلنُّجُومِ ٤٩
And in the night-time also hymn His praise, and at the setting of the stars.
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
And in a part of the night glorify Him, and at the setting of the stars.
Insight
According to Elmalılı, this is worshipping in parts of the night and glorifying at its end, towards dawn, as the stars near setting.
Reflect
Spend a few minutes in glorification before dawn.
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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