Commentary
And when he knew from the context its greatness by the greatness of what was revealed in it and by the expression about it in this way, he said, confirming that greatness, urging to strive in reviving it, because for man there is from laziness and the inclination to idleness that which discourages him from that: ﴿And what can make you know﴾ meaning, and what thing has informed you while you are keenly scrutinizing ﴿what the Night of Decree is﴾ meaning, you have not reached its knowledge while you are the most knowledgeable of people regarding the extent of its virtue and the utmost of its significance, despite your vast knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and great talents.
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