Tafsir Ibn Kathir on Ash-Shams 91:5

Surah Ash-Shams 91:5

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And [by] the sky and He who constructed it

By the heaven and Ma Banaha. The meaning here could be for descriptive purposes, meaning "By the heaven and its construction.'' This was said by Qatadah. It could also mean "By the heaven and its Constructor.'' This was stated by Mujahid. Both views are interrelated, and construction means raising. This is as Allah says,

والسماء بنينها بٲيد

With Hands did We construct the heaven. (51:47) meaning, with strength

والسماء بنينها بٲيد وإنا لموسعون

واﻻرض فرشنها فنعم المهدون

Verily, We are able to extend the vastness of space thereof. And We have spread out the earth: how excellent a spreader are We! (51:47-48) This is also similar to Allah's statement,

واﻻرض وما طحها

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