Transliteration:( Inna fee khalqis samaawaati wal ardi wakhtilaafil laili wannahaari walfulkil latee tajree fil bahri bimaa yanfa'unnaasa wa maaa anzalal laahu minas samaaa'i mim maaa'in fa ahyaa bihil arda ba'da mawtihaa wa bas sa feehaa min kulli daaabbatinw wa tasreefir riyaahi wassahaabil musakhkhari bainas samaaa'i wal ardi la aayaatil liqawminy ya'qiloon )
"Surely, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the alternation of the night [344] and the day, and in the great ships, which sail through the sea with that which benefits people [345], and in the water that Allah sends down from the sky [346], and giving life to the earth after its death [347], and dispersing on the earth every kind of creature, and in the veering of the winds and the clouds controlled between the heavens and the earth [348]. Surely, in all these are signs for those who are wise [349]." (Kanzul Imaan Translation)
This verse was revealed in response to the disbelievers asking for signs of Allah's oneness.
The vast creation of the heavens and earth is itself a profound sign of Allah's existence and power, reflecting His supreme control over the universe.
Ships sailing through the sea, carrying cargo and merchants, represent Allah's will. Despite their weight, they float, which is a miraculous act of divine will.
Just as iron floats with the help of wood, believers are carried through life and guided by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and Allah’s mercy.
The water cycle described here illustrates a scientific reality: ocean water turns to vapor, forms clouds, and then condenses into rain. This process is a sign of Allah’s control over nature.
Although the water originates from oceans, it is sent down from the sky by Allah’s will, signifying that He is the true source of all life-giving sustenance.
Just as the earth is revived by water, humanity’s deeds are revived through the Prophet’s intercession. Without the Prophet's mercy, no good deeds can be accepted by Allah.
The Prophet ﷺ is the rain that nurtures our deeds and ensures they are accepted.
Winds, clouds, and other natural forces work in obedience to divine instructions. This mirrors how humans should act: always in obedience to Allah and His Prophet ﷺ.
The verse encourages the study of natural sciences (such as astronomy, mathematics, physics) to understand the deeper spiritual truths of Allah. These sciences should serve religion, not dominate it.
The rise and fall of nations and leaders reflect the impermanence of the world, just as the changing of day and night.
163. And your Ilah (God) is One Ilah (God ـ Allah), La ilaha illa Huwa (there is none who has the right to be worshipped but He), the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
In this Ayah, Allah mentions that He is the only deity, and that He has no partners or equals. He is Allah, the One and Only, the Sustainer, and there is no deity worthy of worship except Him. He is the Most Gracious ـ Ar-Rahman, the Most Merciful ـ Ar-Rahim. We explained the meanings of these two Names in the beginning of Surat Al-Fatihah. Shahr bin Hawshab reported that Asma’ bint Yazid bin As-Sakan narrated that Allah’s Messenger said:
(Allah’s Greatest Name is contained in these two Ayat):
(And your Ilah (God) is One Ilah (God ـ Allah), La ilaha illa Huwa (there is none who has the right to be worshipped but He), the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.) and:
(Alif-Lam-Mim. Allah! La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), Al-Haiyul-Qaiyum (the Ever Living, the One Who sustains and protects all that exists).) (3:1, 2)”
Then Allah mentions some of the proof that He is alone as the deity, that He is the One who created the heavens and the earth and all of the various creatures between them, all of which testify to His Oneness. Allah said:
(2:164) (To guide) those who use their reason (to this Truth) there are many Signs in the structure of the heavens and the earth, in the constant alternation of night and day, in the vessels which speed across the sea carrying goods that are of profit to people, in the water which Allah sends down from the sky and thereby quickens the earth after it was dead, and disperse over it all manner of animals, and in the changing courses of the winds and the clouds pressed into service between heaven and earth.[162]
162. If a man were to observe the constant operation of this universe, reflect on it in a manner befitting a rational being, and think about it without either stubbornness or bias, he would find sufficient signs to convince him that this gigantic system is absolutely subservient to the will of the Omnipotent and Wise Being, Who alone wields all power and authority. Moreover, this system seems to be such as to rule out all possibility of any interference from others whether independent of the Creator of the universe or in partnership with Him. Since this One True God is the Lord of all creation and none else is in possession of any power or authority, none is entitled to any share in His godhead or overlordship.
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