The Holy Quran 14:33 — Surah Ibrahim

Arabic text

وَسَخَّرَ لَكُمُ ٱلشَّمْسَ وَٱلْقَمَرَ دَآئِبَيْنِ ۖ وَسَخَّرَ لَكُمُ ٱلَّيْلَ وَٱلنَّهَارَ

Translation

He (also) placed the sun and the moon at your service, the two being constantly in motion (giving you light to travel by day and by night as well as numerous other benefits). He also placed the day and the night at your service (each one giving you many benefits).

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The subjugation of the sun and the moon: that is, the coming of water into the rivers and its flowing from one place to another, though not at your bidding like a boat, are nevertheless also engaged in your service.

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