Exalt the name of your Lord, the Most High, And [by] the sky and He who constructed it. Fath al-Qadeer (1/437). 1.5 Solar and lunar eclipses. You mentioned Riyadh as an 3 al-Qaadi Abul-Saood said in his commentary on the verse in al-Araaf (3/232): The fact that Allaah created things in stages although He is able to have created everything in one go is indicative of the Divine Will and is a sign of His power for those who understand, and it encourages deliberation in all things.. people who keep his genital, except to their wives. He creates what He wills, and He is the Knowing, the Competent. Hell, on the other hand, will be utterly different; in it, Allah will create unimaginable torment. But if you say, Indeed, you are resurrected after death, those who disbelieve will surely say, This is not but obvious magic., My Lord, You have given me [something] of sovereignty and taught me of the interpretation of dreams. Wretched it is for the wrongdoers as an exchange. In other words, Allah is one and unique in regard to His actions, such that no creature shares . Darul Muqomah heaven was created by Allah SWT from the white gem. Rather, the wrongdoers are in clear error. This heaven is intended for people who fear the greatness of Allah SWT and and can control his lust. To Him belongs the keys of havens and the earth --- Qur'an chapter 39 verses 62-63 Since time immemorial, historians have divided history in three generational periods: 1- The Earlier Ages; which contains historical account from the beginning on how God created the universe-the planets, stars, moon and the . End quote from The I'm always fascinated by the author's thought process and she illustrated the book as well so her illustration process as well. He knows what penetrates into the earth and what emerges from it and what descends from the heaven and what ascends therein; and He is with you wherever you are. If Allah intends a thing, his only word is "BE" and it is. Heaven (Jannah) is a place in the afterlife filled with all sorts of comfort and pleasures. See also: at-Tahreer wat-Tanweer I recently reviewed the book How Big is Allah? 2023 SAUDI RESEARCH & PUBLISHING COMPANY, All Rights Reserved And subject to Terms of Use Agreement. Yes. And it is He who created the heavens and earth in truth. They said, "We have come willingly. exalted, says (interpretation of the meaning): And You could formulate the process in the following way: 1) Allah turns towards a human being and gives tawfq for tawba. For example, horses are endowed with the ability to run fast and a better vision and hearing abilities compared to man. We can comprehend it only as far as Allah permits us to do so: Allah, there is no god but Him, the Living, the Self-Sustaining. We did not create the heavens and earth and what is between them except in truth and [for] a specified term. So to ask what Allah was doing before / now or after is illogical. To summarize, Allah is above all constraints like space, time, energy and matter. There is nothing in existence but beauty, for God created the cosmos only in His image, that is, in the image of His infinite beauty. It is only Him Who has the power to say to something, "Be." and it happens. Allah, may He be All the examples given in the question a far removed from the When Allah created all human beings, as he states in the Qur'an, he took from Adam all of his descendents, and made them all bear witness that Allah is their Lord. 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. The proof is in your actions when nobody can see you except Allah. So will you not pay heed? The Prophet answered this question by first stating that Allah's Existence does not have a beginning, i.e., . So what is the point of including the earth in this description? Allah is Superior and He is the Strongest. And He completed them as seven heavens within two days and inspired in each heaven its command. the utmost beauty, majesty and eloquence, which befits the noblest of Thus Allah rewards the righteous. (An-Nahl 16:30-31), And among them (is he who is) foremost in good deeds by permission (of) Allah. Ibn Aashoor Ibn Abbaas said: It is as the length, because usually the length is greater than the width. Unquestionably, His is the creation and . It is Allah who has created seven heavens and of the earth, the like of them. "The bravest heart is the one that stays close to Allah (God), even, when it's in pain.". Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and earth, and the alternation of the night and the day, and the [great] ships which sail through the sea with that which benefits people, and what Allah has sent down from the heavens of rain, giving life thereby to the earth after its lifelessness and dispersing therein every [kind of] moving creature, and [His] directing of the winds and the clouds controlled between the heaven and the earth are signs for a people who use reason. Then return [your] vision twice again. [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 . Prospective inhabitants are those whose faith has reached the level of muttaqin. (4/89). [al-Anbiya 21:23]. Humans were made of clay, and the demonic jinn were made of smokeless fire. Let us consider the following example, Allah has created seven basic colors. He has absolute power, perfect will and ultimate control of all affairs. Allah created the order of the universe in superb detail to allow man to grasp His greatness. This heaven is reserved for those who give thanks to Allah for everything. [Your] vision will return to you humbled while it is fatigued. He gives to whom He wills female [children], and He gives to whom He wills males. The Day when We will fold the heaven like the folding of a [written] sheet for the records. Allah made the earth and the heaven [universe] in six day, by just a verbal command. Are you a more difficult creation or is the heaven? Allah is Almighty, All-Wise. (Quran, 31:27)In brief, no matter how hard we strive to do so, we cannot possibly come to grasp the extent of Allahs knowledge, because it is unlimited. He it is who gives life and causes death; and when He decrees a matter, He but says to it, Be, and it is. 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. Indeed, your Lord is Allah, who created the heavens and earth in six days and then established Himself above the Throne. Say, Then who could prevent Allah at all if He had intended to destroy Christ, the son of Mary, or his mother or everyone on the earth? And to Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth and whatever is between them. Allah has created every [living] creature from water. Perhaps he meant the immaterial greatness; Allaah has honored man and favored him over all the other creatures, endowing him with intellect and subjecting all the creatures in the heavens and earth for him. As We began the first creation, We will repeat it. The universe was created in a moment by Almighty Allah telling it "Be!" Created in such a short time, the universe still possesses a glorious variety and harmony. Ash-Shawkaani (may Allah have mercy on him) said: All I could come up with is that some scholars say since Allah is the Most Merciful, Most Loving, Most Forgiving and All Encompassing + the complete understanding of heaven/hell is only within the knowledge of Allah --> there is a possibility that the people who stay in hell forever will remain there forever after a certain time. Indeed, the righteous (will be) in a secure place (heaven). (Ad-Dukhan 44:51). What you must do is realise that the superiority of the words of Allah, may Allah mentions His perfect ability and infinite authority, since it is He Who has raised the heavens without pillars by His permission and order. So do not attribute to Allah equals while you know [that there is nothing similar to Him]. heavens and the earth are. Tafseer al-Qurtubi (4/204-205). Do they not see that Allah, who created the heavens and earth and did not fail in their creation, is able to give life to the dead? This heaven is often called Garden of Abode/Refuge. 46-Surah Al-Ahqaf ( The Curved Sand-hills ) 3. Then He directed Himself to the heaven, [His being above all creation], and made them seven heavens, and He is Knowing of all things. We have detailed the signs for a people who know. And it was said that it refers to the actual The privilege of Firdaus heaven is the inhabitants will be able to see the face of Allah SWT 2x in a day, morning and evening. And We adorned the nearest heaven with lamps and as protection. The creation of the heavens and earth is greater than the creation of mankind, but most of the people do not know. Who remember Allah while standing or sitting or [lying] on their sides and give thought to the creation of the heavens and the earth, [saying], Our Lord, You did not create this aimlessly; exalted are You [above such a thing]; then protect us from the punishment of the Fire. He, by His leave, order and power, has elevated the heavens high above the earth, distant and far away from reach. What Are The Signs Of Allah? 127816. The One Who has settled us (in) a Home (of) Eternity (out) of His Bounty. And indeed, the Hour is coming; so forgive with gracious forgiveness. Source: -And there is another reason: He wanted to create it in six days because Allaah has decreed a course for everything, for which reason He He delays the punishment for the sinners, because everything has an appointed time with Him.. two completely independent entities. We remove from it [the light of] day, so they are [left] in darkness. So bring us a clear authority.. But those who disbelieved will have a drink of scalding water and a painful punishment for what they used to deny. 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. And excellent (is) the final attainment (of) the Home. (Ar Rad 13:22-24), Except (one) who repented and believed and did good (deeds). That is Allah, your Lord, so worship Him. Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the alternation of the night and the day are signs for those of understanding. Allaah, The Exalted, says (what means): { The creation of the heavens and earth is greater than the creation of mankind, but most of the people do not know. } And We have placed within the heaven great stars and have beautified it for the observers. When the eyes are open and healthy, they function properly and see the sun, noticing the details in the surrounding environment. However, they are possessed of completely different attributes than humans; their existence is dependent upon an entirely different system of cause and effect.These are all facts that deserve careful consideration in order to attain a better grasp of Allahs splendid Creation. 40-Surah Ghafir ( The Forgiver God ) 61-62. 2 Ibn al-Jawzi said in his tafseer called Zaad al-Maseer (3/162), commenting on the verse in Soorat al-Araaf: If it is said, why did He not create it in an instant when He is Able to do so? (Al-Ans-ul-Jaleel, vol. Islam teaches that human beings are a unique life form that was created by Allah in a special way, with unique gifts and abilities unlike any other: a soul and conscience, knowledge, and free will. His command is only when He intends a thing that He says to it, "Be," and it is.} Allah creates what He wills. Is not He who created the heavens and the earth Able to create the likes of them? And He completed them as seven heavens within two days and inspired in each heaven its command. [Quran 41:10-12] {Are you a more difficult creation or is the heaven? One of the firm beliefs held by people of deep faith and complete Tawheed is that the Lord, may He be exalted, is able to do all things, and His power is without limits. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. //]]>, Join our e-mail list for regular site news and updates, All Rights Reserved for Islam Q&A 1997-2023. Allah was, is and will be. Questions cannot be asked through this form. "Also, We showed (Abraham) the kingdom of the heavens and the earth to strengthen his faith." (6:75) How would the carriers of al-'Arsh (the Throne) carry Allah . [He is] the cleaver of daybreak and has made the night for rest and the sun and moon for calculation. And it is He who has made the night for you as clothing and sleep [a means for] rest and has made the day a resurrection. He covers the night with the day, [another night] chasing it rapidly; and [He created] the sun, the moon, and the stars, subjected by His command. [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. As Paradise is so vast and huge, in the utmost sense, it is And you threw not, [O Muhammad], when you threw, but it was Allah who threw that He might test the believers with a good test. It is within Allahs power to create innumerable new worlds, beings and situations. Allah created the heavens and the earth in truth. [He is] Knower of the unseen and the witnessed; and He is the Wise, the Acquainted. Already the word has come into effect upon most of them, so they do not believe. 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. Allaah, The Exalted, says (what means): {The creation of the heavens and earth is greater than the creation of mankind, but most of the people do not know.} Indeed, your Lord is Allah, who created the heavens and the earth in six days and then established Himself above the Throne, arranging the matter [of His creation]. 25-Surah Al-Furqan (The Criterion ) 61-62. Indeed, Allah is Hearing and Knowing. Indeed in that is a sign for the believers. Prospective residents are: Indeed, those who believe and do righteous deeds, for them (are) Gardens (of) Delight. (Luqman 31:8), The Sovereignty (on) that Day (will be) for Allah, He will judge between them. 78-Surah An-Naba ( The Great News ) 6-16. Allaah may or may not show this wisdom to us, and those who have deep knowledge may understand it, to the exclusion of others. Thus, from the sun and the moon in the heavens, to the creatures on the earth, to the innermost parts of the human being - all of these point to the power and deliberate design of the Creator. meant is to highlight the vastness of Paradise, but it does not refer to its It is Allah who created the heavens and the earth and whatever is between them in six days; then He established Himself above the Throne. (Refer: Mufradatul Quran, pg. -Manifest His power to the angels step by step. know. 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. And We did not create the heaven and earth and that between them in play. So in what statement hereafter will they believe? Many people are trying to be the inhabitants of heaven because Allah promises the pleasure and enjoyment of the inhabitants that they can not get them while in the world. The human being is a creation of Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) which has a free will. Allaah has endowed some animals with distinguishing abilities and qualities that were not given to man. He is Allah, the Creator, the Inventor, the Fashioner; to Him belong the best names. He wraps the night over the day and wraps the day over the night and has subjected the sun and the moon, each running [its course] for a specified term. Allaah, The Exalted, says (what means): {And We have certainly honored the children of Adam and carried them on the land and sea and provided for them of the good things and preferred them over much of what We have created, with (definite) preference.} End quote. appropriate to compare it to the width of the heavens and the earth by way And We did not create the heaven and the earth and that between them aimlessly. Allah has not created this except in truth. Once this is established, then why did Allaah create the heavens and the earth in six days? Some scholars So who is correct? Indeed, I have turned my face toward He who created the heavens and the earth, inclining toward truth, and I am not of those who associate others with Allah.. 95346. The rest is beyond our comprehension. He knows everything that enters the earth and all that comes out of it; as well as all that descends from the sky and all that ascends towards it. Darussalam heaven was created by Allah SWT from red Yakut. 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