Transliteration:( Huwal lazee khalaqakum min teenin summa qadaaa ajalanw wa ajalum musamman 'indahoo summa antum tamtaroon )
4. By this is meant that He has created your forefather Hazrat Adam (on whom be peace) from clay and made you from his progeny. It could also mean He created you from the semen, the sperm from the blood, the blood from nourishment and nourishment from clay. Here physical creation is being discussed. It should be remembered that clay was created from water, for this reason it is stated in another place: "And" we made every living thing from water". (S2:V30)
5.On the completion of this decreed term death will occur. Remember that those who were raised from the dead by Hazrat Isa (on whom be peace) some of whom had lived, were given a new life through the dua of Hazrat Isa (On whom be peace). Here mention is made of a decree which is the power of Allah Almighty. Hence, there is no inconsistency in the verse.
6. This determined promise is resurrection of the dead from their graves.
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Please refer to Surah Anam ayat 1 which provides the complete commentary from verse 1 through 3.
(6:2) He it is Who has created you out of clay,[2] and then decreed a term (of life), and has also appointed another term, a term determined with Him.[3] Yet you are in doubt!
2. The elements composing the human organism are all, without exception, derived from the earth. Hence it is said that man has been created out of clay.
3. This alludes to the Hour of Judgement when human beings, regardless of the age in which they lived, will be broought back to life and summoned to render an account before their Lord.
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