Surah Yusuf
Chapter 12 · Verse 105 · Revealed in Makkah
“And how many a sign within the heavens and earth do they pass over while they, therefrom, are turning away.”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
People neglect to ponder the Signs before Them
Allah states that most people do not think about His signs and proofs of His Oneness that He created in the heavens and earth. Allah created brilliant stars and rotating heavenly objects and planets, all made subservient. There are many plots of fertile land next to each other on earth, and gardens, solid mountains, lively oceans, with their waves smashing against each other, and spacious deserts. There are many live creatures and others that have died; and animals, plants and fruits that are similar in shape, but different in taste, scent, color and attributes. All praise is due to Allah the One and Only, Who created all types of creations, Who Alone will remain and last forever. It is He Who is unique in His Names and Attributes. Allah said next,
وَمَا يُؤْمِنُ أَكْثَرُهُمْ بِاللَّهِ إِلاَّ وَهُمْ مُّشْرِكُونَ
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
Then, in verse 105, the attitude of the disbelievers is portrayed by saying:
وَكَأَيِّن مِّنْ آيَةٍ فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ يَمُرُّونَ عَلَيْهَا وَهُمْ عَنْهَا مُعْرِضُونَ
What does this verse bring up for you today?