ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَكَ فَسَوَّىٰكَ فَعَدَلَكَ 7
Translations
Who created you, proportioned you, and balanced you?
Transliteration
Alladhi khalaqaka fasawwaka fa'adalak
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to Allah who created you, then fashioned you in perfect form, and then balanced and proportioned you in the most excellent manner. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi emphasize that 'sawwa' (fashioned) refers to giving the human form its proper shape and beauty, while 'adala' (balanced/equalized) refers to the perfect proportion and equilibrium of the body's faculties, limbs, and spiritual nature. This verse highlights the divine perfection in human creation as evidence of Allah's wisdom and power.
Revelation Context
This ayah is part of Surah Al-Infitar, a Meccan surah that focuses on the signs of Allah's majesty and the accountability of human beings. The surah opens by addressing the cosmic order and then turns to human creation, emphasizing how every person should recognize their Creator through the miracle of their own existence and the guardianship of noble angels recording their deeds.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Verily, Allah created the creation, and when He finished from the creation, the Womb (kinship) got up and said: O Lord, I seek refuge with You from being cut off. He said: Will you not be satisfied that whoever severs you, I sever him, and whoever keeps you, I keep him?' (Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim). This hadith relates to the divine order and perfect system Allah established in creation.
Themes
Key Lesson
Reflect upon your own creation as evidence of Allah's infinite wisdom and power; this recognition should inspire gratitude and conscious obedience. Understanding that you were created in perfect form and balance is a call to honor your body, mind, and soul through righteous conduct.