Then the Qur'an implies that this process of creation and the revolution and rotation of the sun and the moon are not to be dismissed as trivial matters. The verse continues saying:
"... Allah did not create that save in truth. ..."
The cloud and the wind, the moon and the sun move in the sky that you may earn your bread, and you should not eat it without being aware of your Provider.
At the end of the verse, the Qur'an emphasizes that Allah explains His verses for those who comprehend them although those who are ill- sighted and unaware overlook all these verses, not understanding the slightest thing from them. It says:
"... (Thus)does He explain the Signs in detail, for a people who know. "
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(6) إِنَّ في اخْتِلافِ اللَّيْلِ وَ النَّهارِ وَ ما خَلَقَ اللَّهُ فِي السَّماواتِ وَ الْأَرْضِ لَآياتٍ لِقَوْمٍ يَتَّقُونَ
6. " Verily, in the alternation of night and day, and all that Allah has created in the heavens and the earth, surely there are signs for a people who keep from evil. "
Commentary :
Allah has designed the universe in keeping with His Own magnificence and wisdom, the cycle of night and day, the overarching heavens, the fixed and moving stars, the animals, plants, inanimate objects, and all the rest of provisions and bounties provided in the earth are proofs and evidences upon His Oneness and Glory for those people who avoid committing sins and disobeying Allah for the fear of His punishment. The fact that He only mentions the pious as those who reflect upon His Signs is an indication that it is only such people who take lessons by observing the worldly phenomena. The rest of mankind are blinded by their own negligence and ignorance; no phenomenon can affect on their hearts; thus, they cannot grasp the objectives of creation.
Incidentally, the word 'alternation'/ 'ixtilaf/, mentioned in the holy verse, signifies coming and going as well as variation. Thus the night and the day are different in some respects:
A. They alternatively substitute for each other. Allah says:
"... The sign of the night have We made to pass away and have We the sign of the day manifest, ..."(1)
(1) Sura Al- 'Isra', No. 17, verse 12
B. Night is pre- ordained for tranquility and the day for the hustle and bustle of struggle. Allah says:
C. The decrease and increase in the number of daylight hours in the different seasons of the year.
"And We made the night as a covering, " "And We made the day for(seeking)livelihood. "
D. The change in the hours of the day and the night in various regions of the world. The verse says:
" Verily, in the alternation of night and day, and all that Allah has created in the heavens and the earth, surely there are signs for a people who keep from evil. "
Question: Why is it that some scientists are atheists ?
Answer: In itself, science is not sufficient. The approach to truth must stem from intentional and purposeful people and the motive must originate from those who honestly seek the truth and reality. Thus sins and pollutions from sin leave a negative impact upon one's analysis and cognition.
(7) إِنَّ الَّذينَ لا يَرْجُونَ لِقاءَنا وَ رَضُوا بِالْحَياةِ الدُّنْيا وَ اطْمَأَنُّوا بِها وَ الَّذينَ هُمْ عَنْ آياتِنا غافِلُونَ
(8) أُولئِكَ مَأْواهُمُ النَّارُ بِما كانُوا يَكْسِبُونَ
7. " Verily those who do not expect the meeting with Us, but are pleased with the life of this world and are satisfied with it, and those who are neglectful of Our Signs, "
8. " These! Their abode is the Fire for what they used to earn. "
Commentary :
From this verse on, there is also a description concerning the Resurrection and the destiny of people in the Hereafter.
At first, the verse says:
"Verily those who do not expect on the meeting with Us, but are pleased with the life of this world and are satisfied with it, ..."
Then it refers to those who are neglectful of the revelations of Allah and do not meditate upon them so as to be thoroughly awakened and feel responsibility. The verse continues saying:
"... and those who are neglectful of Our Signs, "
Both of these two groups will have their abode in the Fire for the evil actions they have committed. The verse says:
" Their abode is the Fire for what they used to earn. "
The Messenger of Allah(p.b.u.h.) said: "He who loves meeting Allah, Allah also loves meeting him. "(1)
(1) Tafsir- ul- Furqan
In fact, the direct result of the lack of belief in the Resurrection is this very love unto this limited life, of worldly position and a confidence and reliance upon it.
Also, negligence from the revelations of Allah, is the origin of separation from Allah which in turn is the origin of the lack of sympathy and, consequently, falling into pollution, mischief, and sin whose ultimate result cannot be aught but Fire.
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(9) إِنَّ الَّذينَ آمَنُوا وَ عَمِلُوا الصَّالِحاتِ يَهْديهِمْ رَبُّهُمْ بِإيمانِهِمْ تَجْري مِنْ تَحْتِهِمُ الْأَنْهارُ في جَنَّاتِ النَّعيمِ
9. " Verily those who believe and do righteous deeds, their Lord will guide them by their Faith: beneath them rivers flow in gardens of bliss. "
Commentary :
Then the Qur'an refers to the state of another group who behave opposite of the two groups mentioned before. The holy verse says:
" Verily those who believe and do righteous deeds, their Lord will guide them by their Faith: "
This beam of light of Divine guidance which has its origins in their faith enlightens every aspect within the entire horizons of their lives. They are so enlightened by that light that they will never submit themselves to the falsity of the materialist schools, satanic fancies or the false glamour associated with sin, wealth and power, and they never pave the path of astray.
As for the Hereafter, the Creator(s. w. t.)establishes them in palaces and Gardens underneath which Rivers flow. The verse continues saying:
"... beneath them rivers flow in gardens of bliss. "
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(10) دَعْواهُمْ فيها سُبْحانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَ تَحِيَّتُهُمْ فيها سَلامٌ وَ آخِرُ دَعْواهُمْ أَنِ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعالَمينَ
10. "Their cry therein(will be): 'Glory be to You, O Allah! ' and 'Peace' will be their greeting therein. And the close of their cry(will be): '(All)praise is(only)Allah's, the Lord of the Worlds'. "
Commentary :
The faithful will lead their lives in an environment full of peace, kindness, love unto the Lord, and blessings of various kinds. Whenever they contemplate these things and reflect upon His Essence and qualities, in their speech and prayers in Paradise they will invoke their Lord, and as the verse says:
"Their cry therein(will be): 'Glory be to You, O Allah! ' "
And whenever they encounter each other, their talk will be of peace and friendliness. Their greetings are exclusively/ salam/. The verse continues saying:
"... and 'Peace' will be their greeting therein. ..."
And finally, whenever they enjoy the various blessings of Allah in Paradise, they will start thanking Him, and end their words with gratitude. The verse says:
"... And the close of their cry(will be): '(All)praise is(only)Allah's, the Lord of the Worlds'. "
Explanations:
"Peace" is the word uttered by the people in Paradise and the atmosphere of Paradise is filled with/ salam/(peace). It comes from different sources, such as from Allah: " Peace: a
word from a Merciful Lord"(1)and which comes from the angels saying: "Peace be upon you, you shall be happy; "(2) It also is uttered by all those who reside in Paradise. "Only the saying: 'Peace, Peace'. "(3)
The holy phrase "(All)praise is(only)Allah's" is the saying of the prophets and saints. Had rat Noah(a.s.), after being released from the unjust people uttered these words, and 'Ibrahim(a.s.)also, saying them, thanked Allah in his old age for He had bestowed him Ishmael and Ishaq.
Some Islamic tradition indicate that the People of Paradise, by uttering/ subhaanaka 'allahumma/ will call up the hosts of Paradise, who in turn show up immediately and fulfill their wishes.(Manhaj- us- Sadiqin, the Commentary)
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(1) Sura Yaseen, No. 36, verse 58
(2) Sura Az- Zumae, No. 39, verse 73
(3) Sura Al- Waqi'ah, No. 56, verse 26
