Surah Al-Dhariyat: Difference between revisions

===Name of Chapter and Reason for its Name===  

The oaths in the first four verses indicate all of the effective means in the design of this world. These are as follows: an oath on dhariyat which means a breeze that scatters the earth, and is an indication of the design with regard to dry land, and an oath upon the heavy weights which is taken to mean the clouds which are heavy [with rain], and [an oath] upon things that flow which means a moving apparatus upon water and is indicative of the design of the seas, as well there is [an oath] on barley, and upon those who distribute - which refers to the angels who are Divine agents and are commanded to deliver these. <ref name=":6">Zamakhshari, Al-Kashshaf an Haqaiq Ghawamid al-Tanzil (1986), Volume 4, Page 394</ref> <ref name=":7">Ibn Kathir Damishqi, Tafsir al-Quran al-Azim (1998), Volume 7, Page 387</ref> <ref name=":8">Tabatabai, Al-Mizan fi Tafsir al-Quran (1971), Volume 18, Pages 364-365</ref> Some have also propounded that in addition to jariyat being taken to mean ships, there is also a possibility that it could be referring to the stars in the constellation. <ref name=":7" />  

In verses 5 and 6 after the oaths, it is mentioned that the Divine oaths with regard to the hereafter will come to pass. The other oath is in verse 7 is upon the adorned sky that contains paths just like mankind contains variety and differences in opinions. Verse 7 is taken to mean a sky which contains embellishments such as stars, or it has also been interpreted to mean the seven skies. <ref name=":9">Zamakhshari, Al-Kashshaf an Haqaiq Ghawamid al-Tanzil (1986), Volume 4, Page 295</ref> <ref name=":7" />  

In the next verses with reference to mankind’s differences of opinions, it talks about the liars and those who are deviated from the truth. The word kharrasun means that the liars deserve  death and destruction. Kharras means those who talk without knowledge, and khars means supposition and guesswork. <ref name=":10">Tabrisi, Majma al-Bayan fi Tafsir al-Quran (1988), Volume 9, Page 229</ref> Words that are supposed are those which are without knowledge and have to be denied. Those who live in comfort due to the Divine blessings - unlike the believers - on the Day of Reckoning they will be led to the path of ignorance towards punishment. <ref name=":11">Tabatabai, Al-Mizan fi Tafsir al-Quran (1971), Volume 18, Page 367</ref>  

Verse 10 is actually a supplication which asks that when the liars die, their actions will be seen and they will be cursed for what they did. <ref name=":12">Zamakhshari, Al-Kashshaf an Haqaiq Ghawamid al-Tanzil (1986), Volume 4, Page 397</ref>  

These verses prove the Oneness of Allah in His Lordship. For example, the signs of creation on the earth and in the lives of mankind are hidden, and the sustenance of man is in the sky. Among the necessities of these signs is the possibility of the revelation of Divine command and the true religion through the Prophets. <ref name=":14">Ibid., Page 373</ref> In these verses comes the story of Prophet Ibraham’s guests and their informing him and his wife about their son. The story of the punishment of Prophet Lut’s people, as well as the story of Prophet Musa and the punishment on the people of Pharaoh is also mentioned. Another story that is narrated is that of Aad and Thamood, and the punishment of Prophet Nuh’s people. These are all amongst the signs of Allahintended as lessons and reminders of the Divine promise. <ref name=":15">Ibn Kathir Damishqi, Tafsir al-Quran al-Azim (1998), Volume 7, Pages 393-395</ref>