Surah Ad-Dhariyat 51:48
ﳅ ﳆ ﳇ ﳈ
And the earth We have spread out, and excellent is the preparer.
Tafsir of Ad-Dhariyat 51:48
Tafsir
Mafatih al-Ghayb
Verse range: 51:48
Surah Adh-Dhariyat (51): Verse 48
وَالْأَرْضَ فَرَشْنَاهَا فَنِعْمَ الْمَاهِدُونَ (And the earth We have spread out; and excellent are those who spread.)
Tafsir Points:
- Argument from the Earth: This verse serves as evidence (for the Oneness of God and His power), following the preceding verses.
- Meaning of Spreading the Earth (فرشناها):
- This statement implies that the Earth was spread out after the creation of the heavens. This is inferred because, conventionally, the structure (the building/house) is established before the spreading (the carpet/floor).
- Meaning of "Excellent are those who spread" (فنعم الماهدون):
- This means: "We are excellent spreaders," or "Excellent are those who spread it (the Earth)."
Verse 49
وَمِن كُلِّ شَيْءٍ خَلَقْنَا زَوْجَيْنِ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَذَكَّرُونَ (And of everything We have created pairs, that you may remember.)