The Holy Quran 78:11 — Surah An-Naba

Arabic text

وَجَعَلْنَا ٱلنَّهَارَ مَعَاشًا

Translation

...and the day a means of earning livelihood?

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The day for earning a living: that is, business and the work of earning are usually done in the day, and their purpose is precisely that the heart may find calm and reassurance with regard to the needs of oneself and one's family. Next, in connection with night and day, He mentions the heavens and the sun.

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