140 Page Notes

06 Surah Al-Anam (continued)

Page 140 - Related Hadith/Sunnah

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Translation of the meaning by Sahih International.

Page 140 - Related Hadiths and Sunnah

Page 140 of the Quran contains Surah Al-An'am (The Cattle), verses 95 through 101. This section of the Surah is a powerful, evocative passage focusing heavily on Tawhid (the absolute Oneness of God), theology, and cosmology. It prompts humanity to look at the natural world—the splitting of seeds, the breaking of dawn, the cycles of the sun and moon, the stars, and human creation—as clear signs of the Creator, while explicitly refuting polytheistic claims that God has partners or children.

While these verses are deeply theological and exploratory rather than legalistic (Ahkam), classical Hadith literature and books of prophetic traditions (Sunnah) directly intersect with the imagery and core concepts presented here.

1. Verses 95–96: The Splitter of the Grain and Dawn

"Indeed, Allah is the splitter of the grain and the date stone. He brings the living out of the dead and brings the dead out of the living... He is the splitter of the dawn and has made the night for rest and the sun and moon for calculation." (Quran 6:95–96)

Prophetic Supplications at Dawn and Dusk

The Prophet Muhammad commonly utilized the exact imagery of these verses in his daily remembrance routines (Adhkar). He emphasized recognizing God as the One who splits the night to bring forth the day.

• The Hadith: The Prophet taught his companion Abu Bakr a specific morning and evening supplication that directly mirrors the language of verse 95 (calling God the Creator and Knower of the unseen). He would say:
  "O Allah, Creator of the heavens and the earth, Knower of the unseen and the seen, Lord and Sovereign of all things... I seek refuge in You from the evil of myself and from the evil of Shaitan and his shirk." (Sunan Abi Dawud, Book of Literature, Hadith 5067; Jamia at-Tirmidhi, Hadith 3392).

• The Sunnah of Sleep and Rest: Verse 96 states that God "made the night for rest." In the Sunnah, the Prophet strictly regulated his routine to reflect this divine design. He discouraged socializing or talking after the Night prayer (Isha), preferring to let the night be a period of complete rest until the night vigil (Tahajjud) or dawn (Fajr) prayers (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 568).

2. Verse 97: The Stars as Guidance

"And it is He who placed for you the stars that you may be guided by them through the darknesses of the land and the sea..." (Quran 6:97)

The Metaphor of the Companions as Stars

The Prophet expanded upon the literal cosmic utility of stars (navigation) mentioned in this verse by using them as a spiritual metaphor for guidance.

• The Hadith: In a well-known prophetic tradition, the Messenger of Allah linked the security of the heavens to the stars, and the security of his community to his companions:
  "The stars are a source of security for the sky, and when the stars disappear there comes to the sky what it has been promised (i.e., its folding on the Day of Judgment). And I am a source of security for my Companions..." (Sahih Muslim, Book of the Merits of the Companions, Hadith 2531).

• Statements of the Salaf (Companions): Qatadah (a prominent early scholar and student of the Companions), commenting on this specific verse, stated: "Allah created these stars for three purposes: to adorn the heavens, to stone the devils, and as signs by which to navigate. Whoever invents any other meaning for them (such as astrology) has made a mistake and wasted his portion" (Sahih al-Bukhari, Book of the Beginning of Creation, Chapter on Stars).

3. Verse 98: Creation from a Single Soul

"And it is He who produced you from one soul and [gave you] a place of dwelling and a place of storage..." (Quran 6:98)

The Oneness of Human Origin

This verse establishes that all of humanity originates from a single human soul (Adam). The Sunnah heavily reinforces this concept to eliminate racial arrogance, tribalism, and social hierarchy.

• The Hadith: During his Farewell Sermon (Khutbat al-Wada), the Prophet Muhammad directly contextualized this Quranic reality:
  "O people, verily your Lord is One and your father is one. All of you belong to Adam, and Adam was created from dust. There is no superiority for an Arab over a non-Arab, nor for a non-Arab over an Arab..." (Musnad Ahmad, Hadith 22978; Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah).

4. Verses 100–101: Refuting Partners and Offspring

"And they have attributed to Allah partners of the jinn, while He has created them, and have fabricated for Him sons and daughters without knowledge... How could He have a son when He does not have a companion [i.e., wife] and He created all things?" (Quran 6:100–101)

Hadith Qudsi on Humanity "Abusing" God

These verses address the theological gravity of claiming God has a son or familial partners. This is directly connected to one of the most famous Hadith Qudsi (divine sayings narrated by the Prophet).

• The Hadith: The Messenger of Allah stated that Allah said:
  "The son of Adam disbelieves in Me and he has no right to do so. And he abuses Me and he has no right to do so. As for his abusing Me, it is his saying that I have taken a son, whereas I am the One, the Self-Sufficient Master. I beget not, nor was I begotten, and there is none co-equal or comparable unto Me." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Book of Prophetic Commentaries on the Quran, Hadith 4482).

Classical Exegesis (Tafsir) Connections

In Tafsir Ibn Kathir (one of the most authoritative traditional commentaries heavily relying on Hadith), when explaining page 140, he cites multiple linguistic definitions from the Prophet's companions. For example, regarding the words "a place of dwelling (Mustaqar) and a place of storage (Mustawda)" in verse 98, Ibn Kathir quotes a chain from Abdullah ibn Mas'ud stating that Mustaqar refers to the womb/the earth during life, and Mustawda refers to the grave or the loin before birth.

References & Canonical Collections

• Sahih al-Bukhari: Kitab Bad' al-Khalq (Beginning of Creation) & Kitab al-Tafsir (Book of Commentary).

• Sahih Muslim: Kitab Fada'il al-Sahabah (Merits of the Companions).

• Sunan Abi Dawud & Jami' at-Tirmidhi: Kitab al-Adhkar/Kitab al-Da'awat (Books of Supplications).

• Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Traditions regarding human equality and the Farewell Pilgrimage.