THE CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE IS ALLAAH JALLA JALAALAHOO ALONE

The Qur’aan with great stress and in detail has informed the people, and it wants to create conviction in their hearts that Allaah Jalla Jalaalahoo has created the entire universe and has brought it from non-existence into existence. It is only Him that runs all the systems of this universe without the assistance and partnership of others. Life, sustenance, and the means of sustenance which are being bestowed, are all given by Allaah Jalla Jalaalahoo . In no other being’s control lies life, the necessities and means of life. In fact, He grants to whomsoever He wishes, how much He wishes and until whenever He so desires; and to whomsoever He does not want to grant, He does not grant.

The Qur’aan informs us that we see one grain of wheat, or a seed of a fruit being buried in the ground.
Neither this grain nor seed have any perception or senses. The ground and all which is within it, does not have any power of intention.  All these things are completely lifeless.
However, after a few days, an unseen power tears open this grain and seed from deep within the ground.
From it, a very soft and delicate root emerges.
This becomes apparent when splitting through the surface of the upper soil.

Now think, who has split open this lifeless grain and seed buried deep in this soil?
Who has brought out this living shoot?  
Which power has split such a delicate and soft shoot – which is similar to a strand of cotton – through the earth?
Can our mind comprehend this fact that this lifeless grain or seed has done this work itself?
Or has this occurred all by itself?

Never! This has all been done by a being who is full of wisdom and power and this being is Allaah Jalla Jalaalahoo, Al-Khaaliq.  

His power is not confined to only lifeless seeds and grains. In fact, there are so many other lifeless things through which He creates living things and similarly, there are so many living things from which He takes out lifeless things. All these can be observed, for instance, you see live chicks coming out from lifeless eggs, and you also witness lifeless matter coming out from living beings. These open and clear signs of the power of Allaah Jalla Jalaalahoo are in front of you. 

Allaah Jalla Jalaalahoo states, “He is the Being who has made the earth subservient for you, thus walk in its paths and eat from its sustenance. And towards Him is the resurrection.” (Mulk)

Allaah Jalla Jalaalahoo has made the earth subservient as well as pliable so that it becomes easy for man to reside therein e.g.,
1.) All food and necessities for man and animals emerge from the earth.
2.) We place a dry seed in the ground. The earth is so compliant that it grows this seed and takes out hundreds of seeds from this single seed.
3.) The earth takes out beneficial and constructive things from its interior.
4.) Filth and waste products left on the surface of the earth are drawn in. If this waste remains on the surface, then due to its foul smell, living on the earth will become difficult. Just as a camel has been made compliant for man, the earth has been created likewise. 
Subhaanallah! How splendid is the power of Al-Khaaliq !   

Allaah Jalla Jalaalahoo mentions: “On the earth, there are neighbouring tracts of land, orchards of grapes, plantations, and date palms, some of which grow in clusters and others do not. All are irrigated by one water. We accord distinction to one over the other in taste. Verily in this are signs for those who understand.” (Ra’d)

The Qur’an informs us to ponder over the condition of the lands on which we travel, and from which our food grows. There are such great differences in adjoining lands. One grows more produce, and one grows very little produce. Then, one land is more suitable for producing barley, whereas another piece of land is more suitable for growing cotton. In another area, there are grape vines from which grapes abound. Adjacent to this is a plantation of wheat, and on a third piece of ground are date-palms. 

These too are not similar but are of different types. Some grow alone and some grow in clusters joined together but emerging from one root.
The same water and the same wind descends on all; the rays of one sun falls onto all.
In spite of this, besides their outward form and shape, there is such a great difference in their taste.
Are all these differences in sizes, forms, and taste from these things itself?
Are these things occurring just like this without the intention and power of someone?
Never! In the qualitative differences and variations of the tracts of land and in the variation of its produce are open and clear signs for people of intelligence and understanding, by which conviction can be acquired regarding the reality of things and so that people can come to know by whose wisdom and power all this is taking place.

Allaah Jalla Jalaalahoo states, “Then let man gaze and ponder over his food. We send down water, then we split open the earth.  We grow in it grains, grapes, greens, olives, date-palms, lush gardens, fruits, and fodder (for animals).” 
(Abasa)

Those people who utilize all-created provisions should ponder that from where does the wheat which they eat in their ready-made bread come from, as well as the different types of vegetables and fruits, and the fodder which their animals eat?
Who creates all of this?
Who sends down the water which gives growth to them? 
Then, by whose command and power, does this hidden seed or grain in the ground germinate into a young plant?  
Who tears open the surface of the earth for the emergence of these saplings?  When man, if he is a seeker of truth, ponders over his food, he will come to understand the reality and he will attain the knowledge of the Creator of food and His power and wisdom. 

In another place, Allaah Jalla Jalaalahoo states, “Verily for you in your livestock there is a lesson. From what is in their bellies between excrement and blood, We give you pure milk to drink that is easily consumed.”

The Qur’an tells us to ponder over the milk of the cattle. In its stomach are veins of blood, a dwelling of dirty excretion and paths leading to it. There is not a moment in which a huge amount of red and impure blood as well as foul-smelling dirty excreta is not filled in the animal’s belly.
However, close to the portion of those bellies which are filled with blood and excreta, pure and delicious milk emerges in which not a stain of either the colour of blood or any trace of the foul stench of the excreta is to be found. This milk is so tasty, delicious, and pleasant for those who consume it. We know all this. Now reflect, whose work is this?
Is it the doing of the cow or buffalo from which the milk came out?  
Did any human mind build this strange and wonderful living machine?  
Never, ever! This is only the phenomenon of Al-Khaaliq ’s power, who has created the entire world as well as us.

To be continued In Sha Allaah