Transliteration:( Wa nabbi'hum annal maaa'a qismatun bainahum kullu shirbin muhtadar )
"And inform them that the water has been divided between them (and the she-camel) in shares. He who has his turn should be presented the share."
This verse refers to the division of the water between the people of Thamud and the she-camel. The people were informed that they would take turns with the camel in drinking from the well. On one day, it would be their turn to drink, and the next day, it would be the she-camel’s turn. Strict rules were set, and the people were not allowed to drink on the camel's day.
There was a single well in their locality, which would run out of water by evening and be refilled at night. On the camel’s designated day, it would drink all the water, but in return, it would produce enough milk to satisfy the needs of the people. This was a clear test and sign of Allah’s mercy, providing sustenance while testing their obedience.
The tafsir of Surah Qamar verse 28 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Qamar ayat 23 which provides the complete commentary from verse 23 through 32.
(54:28) Let them know that the water should be divided between them and the she-camel, each availing their turn.”[19]
19. This explains the verse: We are sending the she-camel as a trial for them. The trial was that suddenly a she-camel was produced before them and they were told that one day she would drink the water all by herself and the next day they would be allowed to have water for themselves and their cattle. On the day of her turn neither would any of them himself come to any of the springs and wells to take water nor bring his cattle for watering. This challenge was given on behalf of the person about whom they themselves admitted that he had no army and no hosts to support him.
[1584]- i.e., between the tribe of Thamūd and the she-camel - a day for each to drink.
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