Quran-41:12 Surah Fussilat English Translation,Transliteration and Tafsir(Tafseer).

فَقَضَىٰهُنَّ سَبۡعَ سَمَٰوَاتٖ فِي يَوۡمَيۡنِ وَأَوۡحَىٰ فِي كُلِّ سَمَآءٍ أَمۡرَهَاۚ وَزَيَّنَّا ٱلسَّمَآءَ ٱلدُّنۡيَا بِمَصَٰبِيحَ وَحِفۡظٗاۚ ذَٰلِكَ تَقۡدِيرُ ٱلۡعَزِيزِ ٱلۡعَلِيمِ

Transliteration:( Faqadaahunna sab'a samaawaatin fee yawmaini wa awhaa fee kulli samaaa'in amarahaa; wa zaiyannassa maaa'ad dunyaa bimasaabeeha wa hifzaa; zaalika taqdeerul 'Azeezil 'Aleem )

12.So, He ordained them in seven heavens in two [28] days and inspired each heaven its own mandate [29]. And We adorned the lower heaven with glittering (30) stars and guards (31). This is the regulation of the Most Honourable, the All Knowing (32). (Kanzul Imaan Translation)

(12) And He completed them as seven heavens within two days and inspired [i.e., made known] in each heaven its command. And We adorned the nearest heaven with lamps [i.e., stars, for beauty] and as protection.[1387] That is the determination of the Exalted in Might, the Knowing. (Saheen International Translation)

Surah Fussilat Ayat 12 Tafsir (Commentry)



  • Tafseer-e-Naeemi (Ahmad Yaar Khan)
  • Ibn Kathir
  • Ala-Madudi
  • Shaheen International

📖 Commentary of Surah Fussilat – Verse 12

So, He ordained them into seven heavens in two [28] days and inspired each heaven with its own mandate [29]. And We adorned the lower heaven with glittering [30] stars and guards [31]. This is the regulation of the Most Honourable, the All-Knowing [32].

✅ [28] Completion of the Seven Heavens

The seven heavens were completed over two days—namely, Thursday and Friday—making the total six days of creation.
It is noteworthy that Saturday was not used, emphasizing that Allah is above fatigue and does not require rest, unlike the false claims of earlier scriptures.

✅ [29] Assigning Duties to the Heavens and Their Inhabitants

Allah assigned specific responsibilities to each heaven and its angels.

  • Some angels are forever standing, others in Ruku (bowing), some in Sajdah (prostration), and some in Qadah (sitting posture).
    These acts form the heavenly equivalent of Salaah, although angels do not earn reward for them—it is their innate creational duty, not one based on obligation or trial.

Each heaven also governs a specific function:

  • One brings light, another sustenance, another death, etc.
    This entire system is a creational order, not one involving accountability like that of human beings.

✅ [30] The Lower Heaven and the Stars

The “lower heaven” refers to the first heaven, and the “lamps” are the stars placed therein by Allah’s command, for beauty and purpose.

✅ [31] Stars as Guards of the Heavens

The stars serve as guards against devils, preventing them from accessing the heavenly realm and eavesdropping on divine decrees.
This clearly shows that it is not permissible to use stars for astrological predictions or seeking unseen knowledge.
When the stars eventually disappear, it will mark the breaking of the heavens, as indicated in the Qur’an.

As a point of reflection, the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ and the pious scholars (Ulama) are called the “stars of the earth”—guiding humanity just as celestial stars guide travelers.

✅ [32] The Divine Wisdom Behind Creation

The phrase emphasizes that all of this is part of the perfect, wise system of the Most Honourable (Al-‘Azeez) and the All-Knowing (Al-‘Aleem).
Behind every command and creation lie thousands of divine wisdoms, even if human understanding cannot always grasp them.

Ibn-Kathir

The tafsir of Surah Fussilat verse 12 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Fussilat ayat 9 which provides the complete commentary from verse 9 through 12.

(41:12) Then He made them seven heavens in two days and revealed to each heaven its law. And We adorned the lower heaven with lamps, and firmly secured it.[16] All this is the firm plan of the All-Mighty, the All-Knowing.

Ala-Maududi

(41:12) Then He made them seven heavens in two days and revealed to each heaven its law. And We adorned the lower heaven with lamps, and firmly secured it.[16] All this is the firm plan of the All-Mighty, the All-Knowing.


16. To understand these verses well, it would be useful to study the following portions of the Tafheem al-Quran: (Surah Al-Baqarah, Ayat 29); (Surah Ar-Raad, Ayat 2); (Surah Al-Hijr, Ayats 16-18); (Surah Al-Anbiya, Ayats 30-33); (Surah Al-Hajj, Ayat 65); (Surah Al-Muminun, Ayat 17); (Surah YaSeen, ayat 40) note 37, and (Surah As-Saaffat, ayat 6-11) note 5-9.” 1

(12) And He completed them as seven heavens within two days and inspired [i.e., made known] in each heaven its command. And We adorned the nearest heaven with lamps [i.e., stars, for beauty] and as protection.[1387] That is the determination of the Exalted in Might, the Knowing.

[1387]- From the devils who attempt to steal information from the angels.

Surah Fussilat All Ayat (Verses)

Quran Surah 41 Verse 12

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