English Translation of Al-Quran
[41]. Ha-Mim_Al-Sajdah (Prostration) also known as Surah Fussilat [They Are Explained in Detail]
Ayat 10. He (Allah) placed therein (i.e. the earth) firm mountains from above it, and Allah blessed it, and measured therein its sustenance (for its dwellers) in four Days equal (i.e. all these four ‘days’ were equal in the length of time), for all those who ask (about its creation).
Tafseer of Surah Ha-Mim Al-Sajdah (or Surah Fussilat) Ayat 10. He set on the (earth), mountains standing firm, high above it, and bestowed blessings on the earth, and measure therein all things to give them nourishment in due proportion, in four Days, in accordance with (the needs of) those who seek (Sustenance). Cf. 13:3 and 16:15. High above it: the highest mountains are 29,000 feet above sea level, and the lowest depths of the bottom of the ocean are 31,600 feet below sea level, so that the vertical difference between the highest and lowest points on the solid crust of the earth is about 11.5 miles. The highland areas are the main sources of the water supply in all the regions of the earth, and vegetable and animal life depend on water supply. Sa’ilin may mean either (1) those who seek, or (2) those who ask or enquire. If the former meaning-is adopted, the clause means that everything is apportioned to the needs and appetites of Allah’s creatures, If the latter, it means that the needs of enquirers are sufficiently met by what is stated here.
English Translation of Hadith
Hazrat Abdullah bin Amr bin Al-Aas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: Messenger of Allah ﷺ [SAWW](PBUH) said, “Successful is the one who enters the fold of Islam and is provided with sustenance which is sufficient for his day’s needs, and Allah makes him content with what He has bestowed upon him.”
[Muslim Book 05, Chapter 40, Hadith # 2293].
Lesson: as mentioned above in Surah Ha-Mim_Al-Sajdah 10. “Allah blessed it, and measured therein its sustenance (for its dwellers)” The real success of a man will be measured by his being blessed with Divine mercy and forgiveness in the Hereafter, and this is contingent on Islam alone. If he lacks the wealth of Islam, all the worldly possessions will not ensure his success in the next world. This Hadith tells us that richness is not to be defined in terms of a lot of belongings, and that the real richness is gauged by the contentment of the soul.
