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However, the first interpretation of the two meanings is considered to be more accurate because the chapter was revealed in Mecca and it was there that he lodged and Allah refers to him saying, ”and you are a lodger in this country" (90:2).
Ata's son says something similar when commenting on the words, "by this safe country" (95:2). He explained, "Allah made it a safe place because the Prophet was there and his presence is the cause of security wherever he is."
Of the verse, "and by the giver of birth, and whom he fathered" (90:3) it has been said that this refers to Adam and consequently a general statement. Some are of the opinion that it refers to Abraham and his sons, which in turn leads to Prophet Muhammad's lineage. In either event, the chapter swears by Prophet Muhammad in two places.
The oath of Allah confirming the Prophet
Swearing of Allah by the Mid-Morning and Night that He has Neither Abandoned nor Dislikes the Prophet
In the chapter "Mid-Morning" Allah says, "By the mid-morning, and by the night when it covers, your Lord has not forsaken you (Prophet Muhammad), nor does He hate you. The Last shall be better for you than the First. Your Lord will give you, and you will be satisfied. Did He not find you an orphan and give you shelter? Did He not find you a wanderer so He guided you? Did He not find you poor and suffice you? Do not oppress the orphan, nor drive away the one who asks. But tell of the favors of your Lord!" (Chapter 93).
There is a difference of opinion regarding the circumstances relating to the revelation of this chapter. There are those who are of the opinion that it was revealed at a time when, for an excusable status, the Prophet , did not offer his customary prayer during the night. Others are of the opinion that it was revealed when an unbelieving woman (the wife of Abu Jahl) spread rumors, or when the unbelievers started to pass derogatory remarks during a period when the Revelation was less frequent in its sending.
It further demonstrates the absolute assurance of the honor in which Allah appraises His beloved Prophet together with His praising and the care He has for him which is made evident in six different ways:
First of all, the opening verses of this chapter, "By the mid-morning, and by the night when it covers," is amongst one of the highest forms of esteem Allah gave His Prophet .
Ata's son says something similar when commenting on the words, "by this safe country" (95:2). He explained, "Allah made it a safe place because the Prophet was there and his presence is the cause of security wherever he is."
Of the verse, "and by the giver of birth, and whom he fathered" (90:3) it has been said that this refers to Adam and consequently a general statement. Some are of the opinion that it refers to Abraham and his sons, which in turn leads to Prophet Muhammad's lineage. In either event, the chapter swears by Prophet Muhammad in two places.
The oath of Allah confirming the Prophet
Swearing of Allah by the Mid-Morning and Night that He has Neither Abandoned nor Dislikes the Prophet
In the chapter "Mid-Morning" Allah says, "By the mid-morning, and by the night when it covers, your Lord has not forsaken you (Prophet Muhammad), nor does He hate you. The Last shall be better for you than the First. Your Lord will give you, and you will be satisfied. Did He not find you an orphan and give you shelter? Did He not find you a wanderer so He guided you? Did He not find you poor and suffice you? Do not oppress the orphan, nor drive away the one who asks. But tell of the favors of your Lord!" (Chapter 93).
There is a difference of opinion regarding the circumstances relating to the revelation of this chapter. There are those who are of the opinion that it was revealed at a time when, for an excusable status, the Prophet , did not offer his customary prayer during the night. Others are of the opinion that it was revealed when an unbelieving woman (the wife of Abu Jahl) spread rumors, or when the unbelievers started to pass derogatory remarks during a period when the Revelation was less frequent in its sending.
It further demonstrates the absolute assurance of the honor in which Allah appraises His beloved Prophet together with His praising and the care He has for him which is made evident in six different ways:
First of all, the opening verses of this chapter, "By the mid-morning, and by the night when it covers," is amongst one of the highest forms of esteem Allah gave His Prophet .