Let’s break down the phrase يَوۡمِ الدِّينِ (yawmi ad-dīn) — a powerful phrase from Surah Al-Fatiha (1:4):
مَٰلِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ
“Master of the Day of Judgment”
🔍 Phrase Breakdown: يَوْمِ الدِّينِ
| Word | Arabic | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| يَوْمِ | Yawm | Day (in the genitive case here) |
| الدِّينِ | ad-dīn | The Judgment / Recompense / Religion |
Together: يَوْمِ الدِّينِ = The Day of Judgment / Recompense
🧬 Word 1: يَوْمِ (yawm)
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Means: "Day"
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In genitive case here because it is connected to مَٰلِكِ (Master of the Day)
🧬 Word 2: الدِّينِ (ad-dīn)
From the root د-ي-ن (d-y-n) which conveys meanings like:
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To owe, to repay
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To judge, to be accountable
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Law, religion, system
Depending on context, دِين can mean:
| Context | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Judgment (Akhirah) | Day of Recompense / Judgment |
| Practice (Islam) | Religion / Way of life |
| Debt / obligation | What is owed |
In يَوْمِ الدِّينِ, it refers to:
💥 The Day when everyone will be judged and repaid for their deeds — the Day of Judgment
📝 Grammar Note:
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يَوْمِ and الدِّينِ form an iḍāfah (construct phrase) = “Day of the Judgment”
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Both are in the genitive case (مجرور)
✅ Summary:
يَوْمِ الدِّينِ = The Day of Judgment
A reference to the Hereafter, when every soul will be held accountable for its deeds — a reminder of divine justice and ultimate accountability.
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