Surah Aal-i-Imraan
Chapter 3 · Verse 190 · Revealed in Madinah
“Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the alternation of the night and the day are signs for those of understanding.”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
The Proofs of Tawhid for People of Understanding, their Characteristics, Speech, and Supplications
Allah said,
إِنَّ فِى خَلْقِ السَّمَـوَتِ وَالاٌّرْضِ
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
Verse 189 appearing immediately earlier particularly and strongly stressed upon Tauhid, the Oneness of Allah. So, the verse (190) which follows here, presents the proof of Tauhid and, along with it, mentions the merit of those who act strictly in accordance with the dictates of Tauhid and, by implication, it also motivates others to do the same.
In addition, the earlier mention of pain caused by the disbelievers bears congruity to the verses appearing presently. This can be under-stood in the background in which the disbelievers, out of hostility, requested the Holy Prophet ﷺ that he should turn Mount Safa into solid gold. Thereupon, this verse was revealed indicating that there were so many proofs confirming the Truth all around them - why would they not deliberate in them?
What does this verse bring up for you today?