Perfection of Creatures and the Universe

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Perfection of Creatures and the Universe (1/2)

Hamad Saleh Al-Hoqail





The perfection of creatures and the whole universe in fact cannot have happened and sustained without a predetermined arranger.

49. “Verily, We have created all things with Qadar (divine decree).” [Qur’an, Surah Al-Qamar, 54: 49]

2. “He to Whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and Who has begotten no son and for Whom there is no partner in the dominion. He has created everything, and has measured it exactly according to its due.” [Qur’an, Surah Al-Furqan, 25:2]

8. “Allah knows what every female bears, and by how much the wombs fall short (of their time or number) or exceed. Everything with Him is in (due) proportion.” [Qur’an, Surah Ar-Ra’d, 13: 8]

2. “Who has created (everything), and then proportioned it.”

3. “And Who has measured; and then guided.” [Qur’an, Surah Al- A'la, 87: 2-3]

19. “And the earth We have spread out, and have placed therein firm mountains, and caused to grow therein all kinds of things in due proportion.”

20. “And We have provided therein means of living, for you and for those whom you provide not [moving (living) creatures, cattle, beasts, and other animals].”

21. “And there is not a thing, but with Us are the stores thereof. And We send it not down except in a known measure.”

22. “And We send the winds fertilizing (to fill heavily the clouds with water), then cause the water (rain) to descend from the sky, and We give it to you to drink, and it is not you who are the owners of its stores [i.e. to give water to whom you like or to withhold it from whom you like].”

23. “And certainly We! We it is Who give life, and cause death, and We are the Inheritors.”

24. “And indeed, We know the first generations of you who had passed away, and indeed, We know the present generations of you (mankind), and also those who will come afterwards.” [Qur’an, Surah Al-Hijr, 15: 19-24]

27. “And if Allah were to enlarge the provision for His slaves, they would surely rebel in the earth, but He sends down by measure as He wills. Verily! He is, in respect of His slaves, the Well-Aware, the All-Seer (of things that benefit them).” [Qur’an, Surah Ash-Shurah, 42: 27]

18. “And We sent down from the sky water in (due) measure, and We gave it lodging in the earth, and verily, We are Able to take it away.”

19. “Then We brought forth for you therewith gardens of date-palms and grapes, wherein is much fruit for you, and whereof you eat.” [Qur’an, Surah Al-Mu’minun, 23: 18-19]

37. “And a sign for them is the night. We withdraw therefrom the day, and behold, they are in darkness.”

38. “And the sun runs on its fixed course for a term (appointed). That is the Decree of the All-Mighty, the All-Knowing.”

39. “And the moon, We have measured for it mansions (to traverse) till it returns like the old dried curved date stalk.”

40. “It is not for the sun to overtake the moon, nor does the night outstrip the day. They all float, each in an orbit.” [Qur’an, Surah Ya-Sin, 36: 37-40]

95. “Verily! It is Allah Who causes the seed-grain and the fruit-stone (like date-stone) to split and sprout. He brings forth the living from the dead, and it is He Who brings forth the dead from the living. Such is Allah, then how are you deluded away from the truth?”

96. “(He is the) Cleaver of the daybreak. He has appointed the night for resting, and the sun and the moon for reckoning. Such is the measuring of the All-Mighty, the All-Knowing.”

97. “It is He Who has set the stars for you, so that you may guide your course with their help through the darkness of the land and the sea. We have (indeed) explained in detail Our signs for people who know.”

98. “It is He Who has created you from a single person (Adam), and has given you a place of residing and a place of storage. Indeed, We have explained in detail Our revelations (this Qur’an) for people who understand.”

99. “It is He Who sends down water from the sky, and with it We bring forth vegetation of all kinds, and out of it We bring forth green stalks, from which We bring forth thick clustered grain. And out of the date-palm and its spathe come forth clusters of dates hanging low and near, and gardens of grapes, olives and pomegranates, each similar (in kind) yet different (in variety and taste). Look at their fruits when they begin to bear, and the ripeness thereof. Verily! In these things there are signs for people who believe.” [Qur’an, Surah Al-An’am, 6: 95-99]

20. “Did We not create you from a despised water (semen)?”

21. “Then We placed it in a place of safety (womb).”

22. “For a known period (determined by gestation)?”

23. “So We did measure; and We are the Best to measure (the things).”

24. “Woe that Day to the deniers (of the Day of Resurrection)!”

25. “Have We not made the earth a receptacle.”

26. “For the living and the dead?”

27. “And have placed therein firm, and tall mountains, and have given you to drink sweet water?” [Qur’an, Surah Al-Mursalaat, 77: 20-27]

3. “Indeed Allah has set a measure for all things.” [Qur’an, Surah At-Talaq, 65: 3]

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Perfection of Creatures and the Universe (2/2)

Hamad Saleh Al-Hoqail




The Subjection and Arrangement of the Universe
As we know from recent scientific discoveries, this universe is governed very precisely, and nothing – not even a single atom – can go out of *******. This precision and accuracy, as well as the similarity in this universe lead, without doubt, to the fact that this universe is created by the one Omnipotent creator who holds it together, controls it and arranges it.
12. “To Him belong the keys (reins) of the heavens and the earth. He enlarges provision for whom He wills, and straitens (it for whom He wills). Verily He is the All-Knower of everything.” [Qur’an, Surah As-Shurah, 42: 12]
54. “Indeed your Lord is Allah, Who created the heavens and the earth in Six Days, and then He rose over (Istawa) the Throne (in a manner that suits His Majesty). He brings the night as a cover over the day, seeking it rapidly, and (He created) the sun, the moon, the stars subjected to His Command. Surely, His is the Creator and Commandment. Blessed is Allah, the Lord of the worlds!” [Qur’an, Surah Al-A’raf, 7: 54]
13. “He merges the night into the day, and He merges the day into the night. And He has subjected the sun and the moon: each runs its course for a term appointed. Such is Allah, your Lord; His is the kingdom. And those, whom you invoke or call upon instead of Him, own not even a Qitmir (the thin membrane over the date-stone).” [Qur’an, Surah Al-Fatir, 35: 13]
164. “Verily! In the creation of the heavens and the earth, and in the alternation of night and day, and the ships which sail through the sea with that which is of use to mankind, and the water which Allah sends down from the sky and makes the earth alive therewith after its death, and the moving (living) creatures of all kinds that He has scattered therein, and in the veering of winds and clouds which are held between the sky and the earth, are indeed signs for people of understanding.” [Qur’an, Surah Al-Baqarah, 2: 164]
79. “Do they not see the birds held (flying) in the midst of the sky? None holds them but Allah. Verily, in this are clear signs for people who believe (in the Oneness of Allah).” [Qur’an, Surah An-Nahl, 16: 79]
32. “Allah is He Who has created the heavens and the earth and sends down water (rain) from the sky, and thereby brought forth fruits as provision for you; and He has made the ships to be of service to you, that they may sail through the sea by His Command; and He has made rivers (also) to be of service to you.”
33. “And He has made the sun and the moon, both constantly pursuing their courses, to be of service to you; and He has made the night and the day, to be of service to you.” [Qur’an, Surah Ibrahim, 14: 32-33]
12. “And He has subjected to you the night and the day, and the sun and the moon; and the stars are subjected by His Command. Surely, in this are proofs for people who understand.”
13. “And whatsoever He has created for you on the earth of varying colours.
Verily! In this is a sign for people who remember.”
14. “And He it is Who has subjected the sea (to you), that you eat thereof fresh tender meat (i.e. fish), and that you bring forth out of it ornaments to wear. And you see the ships ploughing through it, that you may seek (thus) of His Bounty (by transporting the goods from place to place) and that you may be grateful.” [Qur’an, Surah An-Nahl, 16: 12-14]
65. “See you not that Allah has subjected to you (mankind) all that is on the earth, and the ships that sail through the sea by His Command? He withholds the heaven from falling on the earth except by His Leave. Verily, Allah is, for mankind, Full of Kindness, Most Merciful.” [Qur’an, Surah Al-Hajj, 22: 65]
20. “See you not (O men) that Allah has subjected for you whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth, and has completed and perfected His Graces upon you, (both) apparent and hidden? Yet of mankind is he who disputes about Allah without knowledge or guidance or a Book giving light!” [Qur’an, Surah Luqman, 31: 20]
71. “Do they not see that We have created for them of what Our Hands have created the cattle, so that they are their owners.”
72. “And We have subdued them unto them so that some of them they have for riding and some they eat.”
73. “And they have (other) benefits from them, and they get (milk) to drink. Will they not then be grateful?” [Qur’an, Surah Ya-Sin, 36: 71-73]
15. “He it is Who has made the earth subservient to you (i.e. easy for you to walk, to live and to do agriculture on it); so walk in the path thereof and eat of His provision. And to Him will be the Resurrection.” [Qur’an, Surah Al-Mulk, 67: 15]
6. “Have We not made the earth as a bed?”
7. “And the mountains as pegs?”
8. “And We have created you in pairs.”
9. “And We have made your sleep as a thing for rest.”
10. “And We have made the night as a covering.”
11. “And We have made the day for livelihood.”
12. “And We have built above you seven strong (heavens).”
13. “And We have made (therein) a shining lamp (sun).”
14. “And We have sent down from the rainy clouds abundant water.”
15. “That We may produce therewith corn and vegetations.”
16. “And gardens of thick growth.” [Qur’an, Surah An-Naba’, 78: 6-16]
48. “And We have spread out the earth: how Excellent Spreader (thereof) are We!”
49. “And of everything We have created pairs, that you may remember (the Grace of Allah).” [Qur’an Surah Adh-Dhariyat, 51: 48-49]