Exegesis of Al-'Ādiya (Q. 100)

In the Name of Allah the Most Merciful the Most Gracious...
He, upon him be peace, was asked about the interpretation of: {By the chargers snorting, sparks flashing, and swift running to the morning...}
The meaning of {chargers} is: anything with cloven hooves;
All types of livestock, whether they are domestic or wild in moods.
The meaning of {snorting} is what they do in battle and warfare.
{...sparks flashing} is what flashes, sparks from hooves in battle there.
It is the fire from hooves striking stones, solid earth, and rocks.
From all of that lit by the fire that appears, it occurs by sparks.
It is similar to when we ignite or light a fire using kindling (zanād).
{...swift running to the morning} refers to horses specifically,
And Allah knows best. The difference between them and other
Hoofed animals used in battle is that they are more majestic rather.
They are specified by their benefit, blessedness, and good they bring.
They are mentioned first before the mule and donkey by Allah‟s saying:
{...and the horses, mules, and donkeys for thee to ride, as well as their beauty. And He creates that which thou hast no knowledge!} (Q. 16:8).
{...and by it, dust is raised...} denotes: a cloud of dust with dispersed particles.
{...by it, rush to the middle together}: swiftly running through the dust, all of them.
{Verily, every person is ungrateful to his/her Lord}
This means: s/he is ungrateful to the Lord‟s bounties by major sins,
As well as acts of disobedience, immoral acts, and deeds of wickedness.
{...and to that...}: by means of one‟s condition and opposition.
{...one is witness} to one‟s Lord by His blessings and munificence,
And from what one sees of His grace and charity,
As well as excellent creation and goodness by clarity.
{Verily, for the love of wealth, one is extreme}
It is the love of wealth that is desired which doesn‟t subside, as those
Who obey Allah and His religion. It is sufficient for him what he chose.
He‟s ungrateful to his Lord. {Doesn‟t he know that when those in the graves
Will be resurrected}; that is, from the bones of those bereft of life made.
{And what will take place in the hearts}
That is, what is hidden in the hearts from other than Allah as a seed,
And what will appear when everyone is accountable for their deeds.
{On that day, their Lord will be aware of them} (Q. 100:10)
On that Day of resurrection and acquisition, {aware} refers to the sense
That their good and bad deeds will not be hidden—whether small or immense.

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