And We placed within the earth firmly set mountains, lest it should shift with them, and We made therein [mountain] passes [as] roads that they might be guided. That is the determination of the Exalted in Might, the Knowing. That you may warn a people whose forefathers were not warned, so they are unaware. It is human instinct ( fitrah) to recognize these signs as evidence of the . He be glorified and exalted, to the words of human beings is like the Below are a few questions behind Emma's thoughts. raised the heavens without pillars by His permission and order. [ 31:10 ] Allah also says: (So exalted is Allah when you reach the evening and when you reach the morning. 17-Surah Al-Isra ( The Night Journey ) 99. No one will be able to conceive the pain of such torment until he experiences it.On everything in this world, Allah has placed a limit. And if you desist [from hostilities], it is best for you; but if you return [to war], We will return, and never will you be availed by your [large] company at all, even if it should increase; and [that is] because Allah is with the believers. Some scholars 1.3 The seven heavens and their denizens. Allah has created every [living] creature from water. if the heavens and the earth are put together and joined together, like He is the Most High, the Magnificent. (Quran, 2:255)The writer has authored more than 300 books translated in 73 languages on politics, religion and science. " Have they not considered how Allah begins creation and then repeats it? Already the word has come into effect upon most of them, so they do not believe. Unquestionably, He is the Exalted in Might, the Perpetual Forgiver. superiority of Allah, may He be glorified and exalted, to His creation. Indeed, your Lord He is the Knowing Creator. [It is He] who has made for you the earth as a bed [spread out] and inserted therein for you roadways and sent down from the sky, rain and produced thereby categories of various plants. Source: [His] command descends among them so you may know that Allah is over all things competent and that Allah has encompassed all things in knowledge. Allahs Messenger, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) also referred to the eternal power of Allah when he said, The seven heavens and the seven Earths are no more in Allahs Hand than a mustard seed in the hand of one of you. Allah explains the infiniteness of His knowledge in the Quran as follows: If all the trees on Earth were pens and all the sea, with seven more seas besides, was ink Allahs words still would not run dry. What you must do is realise that the superiority of the words of Allah, may This constitutes that Allah Ta'ala has created everything before which there was nothing, except Him. 78-Surah An-Naba ( The Great News ) 6-16. Is there a deity with Allah? This heaven is intended for people who fear the greatness of Allah SWT and and can control his lust. That is the Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, the Exalted in Might, the Merciful. It is narrated in more than one verse of the Book of our Lord that Allaah created the heavens and the earth in six days. That is in the verses in which Allah, may He be exalted, says (interpretation of the meaning): "He it is Who created for you all that is on earth. To Him belongs the highest attribute in the heavens and earth. And Allah created the heavens and earth in truth and so that every soul may be recompensed for what it has earned, and they will not be wronged. And indeed, the Hour is coming; so forgive with gracious forgiveness. We can either obey him or disobey him. Ibn Aashoor End quote from Unquestionably, His is the creation and . Indeed, the number of months with Allah is twelve [lunar] months in the register of Allah [from] the day He created the heavens and the earth; of these, four are sacred. The Quran 38:27. [Quran 40:57] This verse underlines the greatness of the creation of the heavens and earth and that the One Who created them is able to create mankind and then resurrect them and bring . We did not create the heaven and the earth and everything between them in vain. This was suggested by Ibn al-Anbaari. He it is who gives life and causes death; and when He decrees a matter, He but says to it, Be, and it is. This indicates the huge size . Naim heaven is full of pleasure and is reserved for people who believe, have strong iman, and do good deeds. Indeed that, for Allah, is easy. It is within Allahs power to create innumerable new worlds, beings and situations. Al-Haafz Ibn Katheer said in his commentary on this verse (Tafseer 1/175): Here Allaah explains the completeness of His power and the greatness of His authority, and that if He wills and decrees something, He simply says to it, Be! just once and it is, i.e., it comes into existence as He willed it. You have no protector or intercessor apart from Him. know and see how vast it is, and how far it extends, makes it easier for The proof is in your actions when nobody can see you except Allah. Allah constructed it. And Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): When He has decreed something, He says to it only: Be! and it is, It is He Who gives life and causes death. march forth in the way (which leads to) forgiveness from your Lord, and for The heaven was made into seven heavens. 21-Surah Al-Anbiya ( The Prophets ) 30-33. But they primitively know what they need and what they must ask for and what kind of supplication they ought to pray. two completely independent entities. The Arsh of Allah Almighty is on water, whereas, water is on air. This is like the verse in which Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): Verily, His Command, when He intends a thing, is only that He says to it, Be! and it is!. As provision for you and your grazing livestock. Allah subhanahu wa taala made this place for his pious servants. Indeed, your Lord is Allah, who created the heavens and earth in six days and then established Himself above the Throne. 1.3.1 The shape of the heavens. Allah is Superior and He is the Strongest. Do they not contemplate within themselves? Al-Haafidh Ibn Hajr (rahimahullaah) asserted that the hadeeth of `Imraan Ibn Husayn (radiyallaahu `anhu) proves that the creation of water preceded the creation of the Throne: "There was Allah and nothing else before Him and His Throne was over the water, and He then created the Heavens and the Earth and wrote everything in the Book." (See . Hence all cosmos with all its objects and events is beautiful.2 Allah says on this: "Such is the Creation of Allah: now show Me what is there that others besides Him have created" (Luqman 31:11). And it is He who placed for you the stars that you may be guided by them through the darknesses of the land and sea. Psalm 19:1 says that "the heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament shows His handiwork." Everything that God has made, be it you and me, or wildlife, or angels, or stars and planets, has been created for His glory. There is nothing like unto Him, and He is the Hearing, the Seeing. And He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise. [Quran 40:57], This verse underlines the greatness of the creation of the heavens and earth and that the One Who created them is able to create mankind and then resurrect them and bring them back to life with greater reason. His command is only when He intends a thing that He says to it, Be, and it is. A verse referring to this order reads,".so that you . If a person fails and is unable to understand anything of that, then The oneness of Allah's Lordship is the belief that Allah alone has created the universe, that He alone is its Provider and Sustainer, and that He has complete ownership and power over His creation. See also the its length is implied by that; and the second view, which is that what is Furthermore, the two angels, seated on our either shoulder, each, and at every moment, is recording every word we speak and every deed we do. As Paradise is so And He is Disposer of all things. And to Him is [due all ] praise throughout the heavens and the earth. Required fields are marked *. As stated in the Quran, He adds to Creation in any way He wills. He sends down to us only that which He wills, all within a measure predetermined. Allah mentions His perfect ability and infinite authority, since it is He Who has raised the heavens without pillars by His permission and order. And We [Allah] adorned the lowest heaven with lights, and protection. Yes. That is the correct religion, so do not wrong yourselves during them. Creator, Who is All-Powerful and Who created the heavens, the earth and all that is in between: Almighty Allah, . This heaven is often called Garden of Abode/Refuge. Prospective residents are: Near it (is the) Garden (of) Abode. (An- Najm 53 : 15), As for those who believe and do righteous deeds, then for them (are) Gardens (of) Refuge (as) hospitality for what they used (to) do. (As-Sajdah 32:19), But as for (him) who feared standing (before) his Lord, and restrained his soul from the vain desires, Then indeed, Paradise it (is) the refuge. (An-Naziat 79: 40-41), See also:The Rights of Neighbours in Islam. That is the determination of the Exalted in Might, the Knowing. In turn, time had a basic role to play in the evolution of the world designed for us to live in. The Holy Qur'an indicates in two places that the earth was created before the heavens. Indeed, We will do it. Allah constructed it.". (Allah is simply the Arabic name for God!). If you [disbelievers] seek the victory the defeat has come to you. Ibn Abbaas said: It is as That [is so], and [also] that Allah will weaken the plot of the disbelievers. Indeed, your Lord is Allah, who created the heavens and earth in six days and then established Himself above the Throne. And Allah (is) the Possessor of Bounty, the Great. (Al-Hadid 57:21). (v) Creation was accomplished step by step, lest anyone think that this happened as the result of an accident of nature. The Qur'an describes how Allah created Adam: "We created man from sounding clay, from mud moulded into shape." And, "He began the creation of man from clay, and made his progeny from a quintessence of fluid" And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things)" The Qur'an further states that Allah created the sun, the moon, and . together and joined together, like garments spread out and attached to one it is above the heavens, beneath the Throne. difference of opinion concerning the meaning of that. As We began the first creation, We will repeat it. He to whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth and who has not taken a son and has not had a partner in dominion and has created each thing and determined it with [precise] determination. (may Allah have mercy on him) said: The heavens and We did not create them except in truth, but most of them do not know. Gardens (of) Eden flows from underneath them the rivers, abiding forever in it. A verse referring to this order reads,so that you might know that Allah has power over all things and that Allah encompasses all things in His knowledge. (Quran, 65:12) Faced with the sublimity of the details of this order, man becomes in awe, recognizing that Allahs wisdom, knowledge and might is infinite.So expansive is Allahs knowledge that what for us is infinite is in His Sight already ended. They therein (will) abide forever. (Al-Muminun 23:1-11). Log in, //, Join our e-mail list for regular site news and updates, All Rights Reserved for Islam Q&A 1997-2023. And He has appointed for them a term, about which there is no doubt. Therefore, we need to do good deeds as much as possible and follow Allahs instruction because they are the key to enter heaven. [And] who created seven heavens in layers. Is there a deity with Allah? Indeed, He begins the [process of] creation and then repeats it that He may reward those who have believed and done righteous deeds, in justice. And of all things We created two mates; perhaps you will remember. (4/89). Gardens (of) Eden, which promised the Most Gracious (to) His slaves in the unseen. Quran 41:12. Can Turkiye build back its cities better after the latest deadly earthquakes. Blessed be Allah, the Lord of all Being. And Allah, of what you do, is Seeing. [He is] Knower of the unseen and the witnessed; and He is the Wise, the Acquainted. That is the assumption of those who disbelieve so woe to those who disbelieve because of the Fire. Allah made the angels out of light and made them purely good creatures, but He did not grant angels free will. Exalt the name of your Lord, the Most High, And [by] the sky and He who constructed it. knowledge of that. (Refer: Mufradatul Quran, pg. "The bravest heart is the one that stays close to Allah (God), even, when it's in pain.". 7-Surah Al-A'raf (The Heights ) 54. There is no intercessors with him save after his permission. Paradise, and no one knows its length except Allah. Originator of the heavens and the earth. scholars are of the view that it as if the heavens and the earth are put Say, Produce your proof, if you should be truthful.. O you who have believed, obey Allah and His Messenger and do not turn from him while you hear [his order]. Allah was, is and will be. Some scholars have attempted to explain the reason why the heavens and the earth were created in six days: 1 Imam al-Qurtubi (may Allaah have mercy on him) said in al-Jaami li Ahkaam al-Quraan, commenting on al-Araaf 7:54 (4/7/140): Allaah mentions this period i.e. 43-Surah Az-Zukhruf ( The Gold Adornment ) 9-10, And if you should ask them, Who has created the heavens and the earth? they would surely say, They were created by the Exalted in Might, the Knowing., [The one] who has made for you the earth a bed and made for you upon it roads that you might be guided. Answer: It is authentically proven that Allah created the heavens and the earth and all that is between them in six days. Indeed, your Lord is Allah, who created the heavens and earth in six days and then established Himself above the Throne. Humans were made of clay, and the demonic jinn were made of smokeless fire. The highest of them is Firdaws and the best of them is Firdaws. And it is He who begins creation; then He repeats it, and that is [even] easier for Him. We did not create the heavens and earth and what is between them except in truth and [for] a specified term. And He placed on the earth firmly set mountains over its surface, and He blessed it and determined therein its [creatures] sustenance in four days without distinction for [the information] of those who ask. The entire extent of the treasures Allah has bestowed in this world for His servants is all within His Sight. the disbelievers of Makkah. And the heaven We constructed with strength, and indeed, We are [its] expander. 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