HOW ALLAH CREATED THE UNIVERSE - BEAUTIFUL EXPLANATION

Summary

The speaker discusses the creation of the universe according to Islamic teachings, specifically addressing why Allah created the heavens and the earth in six days despite His ability to do so instantly. Scholars suggest two reasons: to demonstrate His power to angels and to teach humans the value of gradual, strategic planning. The speaker also touches on interpretations of 'six days' as periods of time and the round shape of the earth, rejecting the notion that Allah rested after creation. Scientific aspects, such as the expanding universe, are linked to Quranic verses.

Takeaways

• 🌍 Allah created the heavens and the earth in six days, though He could have done it instantly to demonstrate His power to the angels and to teach humans the importance of gradual, strategic action.
• 👼 The creation timeline may have been for the angels to witness Allah's majesty as the universe was formed.
• 🐢 A lesson from this is the importance of taking things gradually and methodically, mirroring how Allah created the universe with precision and care.
• 🕌 Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) taught that creation began on Saturday and ended on Friday, marking Friday as a special day for the Ummah (Muslim community).
• 😌 Islam rejects the notion that Allah needed rest after creating the universe, contrasting with other religious narratives.
• 💫 Allah continuously expands the universe, a fact supported by modern science, which aligns with the Quranic description of the cosmos expanding faster than the speed of light.
• 🌍 The Quran uses terms like 'eco wood' (to wrap) and 'dahaha' (egg-shaped) to indicate the roundness of the Earth, long before modern science confirmed it.
• 🧭 The concept of the 'seven Earths' in Islamic tradition has various interpretations, such as Earth's layers or potential other worlds that we are unaware of.
• ⚖️ Taking land unjustly is heavily condemned in Islam, as it violates Allah's rightful allotment of resources to people.
• ⏳ The 'six days' mentioned in the Quran may not refer to literal 24-hour days but rather extended periods, compatible with modern understanding of the universe’s 13.8 billion-year age.

Q & A

Why did Allah create the heavens and the earth in six days when He could have done it instantly?

Scholars suggest two reasons: 1) Allah may have wanted to show the angels His power and allow them to witness the creation gradually. 2) It serves as a lesson for humans to practice patience, planning, and gradual progression in their actions.

Why does Islam reject the idea that Allah needed rest after creating the heavens and the earth?

Islam rejects the idea of Allah needing rest because it implies weakness or fatigue. Allah is beyond any form of fatigue, as stated in the Quran. He created the universe with strength and continues to expand it without any need for rest.

What does the Quran say about the universe's expansion?

The Quran states that Allah constructed the heavens with strength and continues to expand them. This aligns with the modern scientific understanding that the universe is constantly expanding, even faster than the speed of light.

How do scholars interpret the Quran's reference to the earth being 'round'?

Scholars derived that the earth is round from the word 'Yukawwir,' which means 'to wrap around,' such as wrapping a turban. They also interpret another verse, 'Dahaha,' which can mean that Allah made the earth smooth or shaped it like an egg.

What are the possible interpretations of the 'seven earths' mentioned in the Quran?

There are several interpretations: 1) Seven layers or zones within the earth, which aligns with modern science. 2) Seven continents or separated parts of the land. 3) The idea that there could be other lands or worlds with creation we are unaware of.

What is the significance of the hadith about taking someone else's land unjustly?

The hadith emphasizes that taking someone’s land unjustly is a severe form of oppression. On the Day of Judgment, a person who does this will be swallowed by the seven earths. This shows the importance of justice and respecting others' rights to property.

How does the Quran's concept of time differ from human understanding?

The Quran indicates that a 'day' in Allah's perspective can be much longer than human time. One verse says a day with Allah is like a thousand years, and another verse mentions fifty thousand years, emphasizing that divine time is different from human reckoning.

How do scholars reconcile the six days of creation with the scientific understanding of the universe's age?

Scholars like Dr. Maurice Bucaille suggest that the 'six days' mentioned in the Quran refer to long periods, not 24-hour days. This aligns with the scientific understanding that the universe evolved over billions of years.

How does the Quran's description of creation differ from the Biblical account in Genesis?

The Quran does not specify creation in terms of 'day one,' 'day two,' etc., like Genesis. It simply states that Allah created the universe in six days, without the literal time frame emphasized in the Bible. This allows for a more flexible interpretation in line with scientific understanding.

What lessons can humans derive from the Quranic account of creation in six days?

The six days of creation teach humans to be patient, strategic, and gradual in their actions. Allah, being all-powerful, chose to create over a period of time to show the importance of planning and excellence (ihsan) in everything we do.