📖 Tafseer (Commentary) of Surah Al-Ghashiyah (88:19)
🔹 And the mountains—how they are set firm?
This verse invites reflection on the grandeur of mountains, which are among the greatest signs of اللَّهُ’s creation.
1️⃣ The Stability and Role of Mountains
✅ Pillars of the Earth:
- Mountains are described in the Quran as pegs (S78:V7), anchoring the earth and preventing excessive movement.
- Without mountains, seismic activity would make life unstable.
✅ A Barrier Against Winds and Storms:
- Mountains serve as natural barriers, breaking strong winds and preventing desertification.
✅ Sources of Precious Minerals:
- Mountains contain gold, rubies, diamonds, and valuable minerals that benefit humanity.
- They also provide freshwater sources, sustaining life.
✅ Home to Diverse Ecosystems:
- They support unique wildlife and vegetation 🌿.
2️⃣ Spiritual and Symbolic Meaning of Mountains
📖 Mountains symbolize strength, stability, and resilience.
🔹 The Prophets and Saints Are Like Mountains:
- Just as mountains prevent the earth from shaking, righteous scholars and saints prevent societies from moral corruption.
- They stand firm in faith, providing guidance like mountains guide travelers.
🔹 Lessons from Mountains for Believers:
- Be steadfast in faith like a mountain that does not waver in storms.
- Be a source of benefit to others, just as mountains provide resources.
3️⃣ Scientific Discoveries About Mountains
✅ Tectonic Stability:
- Mountains play a key role in stabilizing Earth's crust by absorbing pressure from tectonic movements.
✅ Water Storage:
- They store massive amounts of glacial ice, acting as water reservoirs for rivers.
✅ Climate Regulation:
- Mountains regulate temperature and rainfall, affecting global climate patterns.
Ibn-Kathir
The tafsir of Surah Ghashiyah 19 verse by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Ghashiyah ayat 17 which provides the complete commentary from verse 17 through 26.
Ala-Maududi
(88:19) And the mountains: how they were fixed?
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
(19) And at the mountains - how they are erected?
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