ثُمَّ قَبَضْنَٰهُ إِلَيْنَا قَبْضًا يَسِيرًا
Commentary:
The verse refers to the decline of Islam after it would have reached its zenith. While "shade" in the preceding verse symbolized power and influence, its "drawing in" in the present verse signifies decline and decay.
The verse refers to the decline of Islam after it had reached its zenith. While 'shade' in the preceding verse symbolised power and influence, its 'drawing in' in the present verse signifies decline and decay.