And the Light when it was [visible] as a flash.

He comprehends the Niche (al-Mishkat) and the Lamp (al-Misbah), Inserted within a Glass (Zujaja),

shining brightly. Success appeared as a Pearly Star.

He says: His saying 'And the Light when it was... etc.' means that he shall know the essence of the Brilliant Light when it manifested and appeared to the world of Shadows (al-Azilla) and Phantoms (al-Ashbah).

The Niche (al-Mishkat): is the tube in the center of the lantern. The Lamp (al-Misbah): is the ignited wick. The Glass (al-Zujaja): is the lantern made of glass.

'The Brilliant' (al-Waddah): is a superlative form (fa'al) for emphasis. He alluded by this to the Hidden Secret and the Stored Treasure, which is expressed through the 'Verse of Light' (Ayat al-Nur) in the words of the Mighty, the Forgiving: 'God is the Light of the heavens and the earth' ¹ .