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The revelation to the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) paused for several days. The polytheists spread a rumor that Allaah had forsaken the Prophet.
These verses negate this claim. Allaah swore by the forenoon which is the first part of the day when the sun rises and lightens the whole universe with its brightness, and He swore by the night when its darkness envelops the whole universe and people incline to rest and calmness, that He had neither forsaken nor hated the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam). On the contrary, the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) had an unparalleled position and an unprecedented high prestige in the sight of Allaah, as he is the Messenger of Allaah to all mankind.
Allaah gave His Prophet glad tidings that many good things are in store for him in this world, but He added that the bliss and grace of the Hereafter are much better than this worldly life and all its pleasures.
Allaah will give His Prophet whatever he wishes such as spreading his call among mankind, granting him victory over his enemies, and allowing him to intercede for all the believers in the Hereafter. Indeed, Allaah will give him all goodness whether for him personally or for his nation until the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) is satisfied.
Among the blessings that Allaah endowed on His Prophet since he was born is that Allaah never abandoned him. Allaah took care of him and prepared him for the greatest mission in the world: to be a Prophet.
The Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was born an orphan but Allaah took care of him. Allaah gave him his grandfather, `Abdul-Muttalib, who took care of him. After the death of `Abdul-Muttalib, the Prophet's uncle Abu Taalib brought him up and he even put him in a position better than his own children. The Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) received decent and respectable treatment in his early childhood and he did not feel deprived or maltreated which orphans usually do.
Allaah cared for him when he was a young man, and He protected him against idolatry and a careless life. The Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) led a life based on morality and decency and he had an excellent moral character to the extent that the people of Makkah called him the "honorable trustworthy man".
After mentioning the numerous blessings which Allaah bestowed on His Prophet Muhammad (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam), Allaah enjoined him to be gentle and kind with the orphans. He also enjoined him to be kind to the beggars and never maltreat them or be harsh to them.
The chapter ends with a commandment from Allaah to His Prophet to talk about the blessings of Allaah on him and to be grateful for them.
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