Basic Information and Facts on Surah Al-Mulk
- Surah (Chapter) Number: 67
- Number of Verses: 30
- English Meaning: Dominion
Surah Al-Mulk (Dominion) Arabic and English Translation
Mushaf – Surah Al-Mulk – Verses 1 to 12
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1. Blessed is He in Whose Hand is the dominion, and He is Able to do all things.
2. Who has created death and life, that He may test you which of you is best in deed. And He is the All-Mighty, the Oft-Forgiving;
3. Who has created the seven heavens one above another, you can see no fault in the creations of the Most Beneficent. Then look again: “Can you see any rifts?”
4. Then look again and yet again, your sight will return to you in a state of humiliation and worn out.
5. And indeed We have adorned the nearest heaven with lamps, and We have made such lamps (as) missiles to drive away the Shayatin (devils), and have prepared for them the torment of the blazing Fire.
Creation of the Heavens and the Earth
The creation of the heavens and the earth is a subject that has fascinated human beings for centuries. Many religious texts describe this event in detail, including the Quran, the holy book of Islam. According to the Quran, Allah (Allah) created the heavens and the earth in six days.
The Quranic Account of Creation
The Quran describes the creation of the heavens and the earth as a deliberate act of Allah. In Surah Al-Anbiya (21:30), it states: “Do not those who disbelieve see that the heavens and the earth were joined together (as one solid mass), then We parted them? And We made from water every living thing. Will they not then believe?”
According to Islamic theology, Allah created the heavens and the earth in six days. This is mentioned several times in the Quran, such as in Surah Al-A’raf (7:54), which states: “Your Lord is Allah who created the heavens and the earth in six days and then established Himself above the Throne.” However, the concept of a “day” in this context is not necessarily the same as a 24-hour period, as time is relative and can vary according to the observer.
In the Quranic account, Allah created the heavens and the earth in a specific order. First, He created the earth as a flat expanse, then created the mountains and rivers. He then created the skies, including the sun, moon, and stars, and placed them in their orbits. In Surah Fussilat (41:11-12), it says: ” Then He directed Himself1 to the heaven while it was smoke and said to it and to the earth, “Come [into being], willingly or by compulsion.” They said, “We have come willingly.” And He completed them as seven heavens within two days and inspired [i.e., made known] in each heaven its command. And We adorned the nearest heaven with lamps [i.e., stars, for beauty] and as protection.1 That is the determination of the Exalted in Might, the Knowing.”
After the creation of the universe, Allah created Adam, the first human being, from clay. This event is described in several verses of the Quran, including Surah Al-Hijr (15:26-27), which states: “And We did certainly create man out of clay from an altered black mud. And the jinn We created before from scorching fire.”
The Quranic account of creation is not intended to be a scientific explanation of how the universe was created, but rather a spiritual and theological one. It emphasizes the power and authority of Allah and underscores the importance of acknowledging Him as the ultimate creator and sustainer of the universe.
Islamic Beliefs and Values
The Quranic account of creation reveals several key Islamic beliefs and values. First and foremost, it emphasizes the concept of tawhid, or the oneness of Allah. According to Islamic belief, Allah is the only creator of the universe and everything in it, and everything else is merely a creation or manifestation of His power. This belief underscores the importance of monotheism in Islam and the rejection of any form of idolatry or polytheism.
Secondly, the Quranic account of creation emphasizes the importance of humility and gratitude towards Allah. The creation of the universe and everything in it is a reminder of Allah’s power and majesty, and Muslims are encouraged to reflect on this and express gratitude for all the blessings they receive. In Surah Al-Isra (17:44), it states: “The seven heavens and the earth and whatever is in them exalt Him. And there is not a thing except that it exalts [Allah] by His praise, but you do not understand their [way of] exalting. Indeed, He is ever Forbearing and Forgiving.”
Finally, the Quranic account of creation emphasizes the importance of taking care of the environment and being responsible stewards of the earth. Muslims are encouraged to treat the earth with respect and not to waste its resources. In Surah Al-A’raf (7:31), it says: “O children of Adam, take your adornment at every masjid, and eat and drink, but be not excessive. Indeed, He likes not those who commit excess.”
Conclusion
The Quranic account of creation provides a spiritual and theological perspective on the creation of the heavens and the earth. It emphasizes the power and authority of Allah, the importance of monotheism, gratitude, and humility, and the responsibility of humans to be good stewards of the earth. Understanding the Islamic perspective on creation can provide insights into the values and beliefs that guide Muslims in their daily lives and can help to promote mutual understanding and respect between people of different faiths.
6. And for those who disbelieve in their Lord (Allah) is the torment of Hell, and worst indeed is that destination.
7. When they are cast therein, they will hear the (terrible) drawing in of its breath as it blazes forth.
8. It almost bursts up with fury. Every time a group is cast therein, its keeper will ask: “Did no warner come to you?”
9. They will say: “Yes indeed; a warner did come to us, but we belied him and said: ‘Allah never sent down anything (of revelation), you are only in great error.'”
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10. And they will say: “Had we but listened or used our intelligence, we would not have been among the dwellers of the blazing Fire!”
11. Then they will confess their sin. So, away with the dwellers of the blazing Fire.
12. Verily! Those who fear their Lord unseen (i.e. they do not see Him, nor His Punishment in the Hereafter, etc.), theirs will be forgiveness and a great reward (i.e. Paradise).
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Mushaf – Surah Al-Mulk – Verses 13 to 26
13. And whether you keep your talk secret or disclose it, verily, He is the All-Knower of what is in the breasts (of men).
14. Should not He Who has created know? And He is the Most Kind and Courteous (to His slaves) All-Aware (of everything).
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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, etc.), so walk in the path thereof and eat of His provision, and to Him will be the Resurrection.
16. Do you feel secure that He, Who is over the heaven (Allah), will not cause the earth to sink with you, then behold it shakes (as in an earthquake)?
17. Or do you feel secure that He, Who is over the heaven (Allah), will not send against you a violent whirlwind? Then you shall know how (terrible) has been My Warning?
18. And indeed those before them belied (the Messengers of Allah), then how terrible was My denial (punishment)?
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19. Do they not see the birds above them, spreading out their wings and folding them in? None upholds them except the Most Beneficent (Allah). Verily, He is the All-Seer of everything.
20. Who is he besides the Most Beneficent that can be an army to you to help you? The disbelievers are in nothing but delusion.
21. Who is he that can provide for you if He should withhold His provision? Nay, but they continue to be in pride, and (they) flee (from the truth).
22. Is he who walks without seeing on his face, more rightly guided, or he who (sees and) walks on a Straight Way (i.e. Islamic Monotheism).
23. Say it is He Who has created you, and endowed you with hearing (ears), seeing (eyes), and hearts. Little thanks you give.
24. Say: “It is He Who has created you from the earth, and to Him shall you be gathered (in the Hereafter).”
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25. They say: “When will this promise (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) come to pass? if you are telling the truth.”
26. Say (O Muhammad ): “The knowledge (of its exact time) is with Allah only, and I am only a plain warner.”
Mushaf – Surah Al-Mulk – Verses 27 to 30
27. But when they will see it (the torment on the Day of Resurrection) approaching, the faces of those who disbelieve will be different (black, sad, and in grieve), and it will be said (to them): “This is (the promise) which you were calling for!”
28. Say (O Muhammad ): “Tell me! If Allah destroys me, and those with me, or He bestows His Mercy on us, – who can save the disbelievers from a painful torment?”
29. Say: “He is the Most Beneficent (Allah), in Him we believe, and in Him we put our trust. So you will come to know who is it that is in manifest error.”
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30. Say (O Muhammad ): “Tell me! If (all) your water were to be sunk away, who then can supply you with flowing (spring) water?”
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