Al-Fajr Verse 5

Is all this ˹not˺ a sufficient oath for those who have sense?

are these oaths not sufficient for those who have sense?

Is there in that an oath for a mindful man?

is this oath strong enough for a rational person?

Indeed in that there is an oath for a man of sense.

Is there (not) in these an adjuration (or evidence) for those who understand?

Is there in this an oath for one endowed with understanding?

Is there not an evidence in this for those who have sense?

Why is there an oath in this, for the intelligent?

Is there an oath in that for one possessing intellect?

Is there not in that a solemn oath for one endowed with reason (to reflect upon, so that it may guide him to the truth and keep him away from evils)?

In it there is surely a strong evidence for one who has sense and understanding.

Is in that an oath to (those) of (E) a mind?

Why is there an oath in this, for the intelligent?

Is there not in these a lesson (evidence or admonition) for a man of understanding?

There is indeed in them (the above oaths) sufficient proofs for men of understanding (and that, they should avoid all kinds of sins and disbeliefs, etc.)!

Hast thou not considered how thy Lord dealt with ‘Ad,

Truly in that there is an oath for those who possess understanding.

There surely is an oath for thinking man.

Is this not a sufficient oath for intelligent people?

Is there in that an oath for the mindful?

Is there (not) in them sufficient proofs for men of understanding!

is there not in this strong evidence for a man of sense?

Is there in this an oath for a rational person?

Is there in that, oath, an oath for one of sense?, [one of] intellect (the response to the oath has been omitted, that is to say, [it is to be understood as something like], la-tu`adhdhabunna y kuffra Makka, `you will assuredly be chastised O disbelievers of Mecca!').

There is indeed in them sufficient proofs for men with Hijr!

meaning, for he who possesses intellect, sound reasoning, understanding and religious discernment.

The intellect has only been called Hijr because it prevents the person from doing that which is not befitting of him of actions and statement.

From this we see the meaning of Hijr Al-Bayt because it prevents the person performing Tawaf from clinging the wall facing Ash-Sham. Also the term Hijr Al-Yamamah (the cage of the pigeon) is derived from this meaning (i.e., prevention).

It is said, "Hajara Al-Hakim so-and-so (The judge passed a judgement preventing so-and-so)," when his judgement prevents the person from his liberty (i.e., of freely utilizing his wealth).

Allah says,

وَيَقُولُونَ حِجْراً مَّحْجُوراً

And they will say;"Hijr Mahjur." (25;22)

All of these examples are different cases but their meanings are quite similar.

The oath that is referred to here is about the times of worship and the acts of worship themselves, such as Hajj, Salah and other acts of worship that Allah's pious, obedient, servants who fear Him and are humble before Him, seeking His Noble Face, perform in order to draw nearer to Him.
Mentioning the Destruction of `Ad

After mentioning these people, and their worship and obedience, Allah says,

أَلَمْ تَرَ كَيْفَ فَعَلَ رَبُّكَ بِعَادٍ