أَفَلَمْ يَنظُرُوٓا۟ إِلَى ٱلسَّمَآءِ فَوْقَهُمْ كَيْفَ بَنَيْنَـٰهَا وَزَيَّنَّـٰهَا وَمَا لَهَا مِن فُرُوجٍ 6
Translations
Have they not looked at the heaven above them - how We structured it and adorned it and [how] it has no rifts?
Transliteration
Aflam yanzuroo ilassama'i fawqahum kayfa banaynahā wa zayyannāhā wa mā lahā min furūj
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah calls upon the disbelievers to observe the sky above them as a sign of Allah's power and wisdom, noting its construction and beautification without any cracks or fissures. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir explain that the absence of 'furūj' (gaps/crevices) in the heavens demonstrates the perfection of Allah's creation and serves as an evidence of His existence and oneness, challenging those who deny the resurrection and divine judgment. Al-Qurtubi emphasizes that the heavens' stability despite their vast expanse is a miracle that should inspire contemplation of the Creator's might.
Revelation Context
Surah Qaf is a Meccan surah primarily concerned with refuting disbelief and affirming the reality of the Day of Judgment. This ayah appears within a broader context of ayahs presenting the natural universe as clear signs (āyāt) of Allah's existence and power, addressing the Meccan polytheists' denial of resurrection.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'The best worship is the contemplation of Allah and His creation' (related to intellectual reflection on creation). Additionally, Sahih Bukhari records the Prophet's statement about reflecting on creation as a means of drawing closer to understanding Allah's majesty.
Themes
Key Lesson
The ayah invites believers to move beyond superficial observation of the natural world and engage in deep reflection (taddabur) on creation as a pathway to spiritual certainty and faith. In an age of scientific advancement, this verse encourages Muslims to see scientific discoveries not as contradicting faith, but as further confirmation of Allah's perfect design and wisdom.