سُوْرَةُ النَّحْلِ

Surah An-Nahl (16) — Ayah 3

The Bee · Meccan · Juz 14 · Page 267

خَلَقَ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضَ بِٱلْحَقِّ ۚ تَعَـٰلَىٰ عَمَّا يُشْرِكُونَ ﴿3﴾
He has created the heavens and the earth with truth. High is He, Exalted above all that they associate as partners with Him.
خَلَقَ khalaqa He created
ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ l-samāwāti the heavens
وَٱلْأَرْضَ wal-arḍa and the earth
بِٱلْحَقِّ ۚ bil-ḥaqi in truth
تَعَـٰلَىٰ taʿālā Exalted is He
عَمَّا ʿammā above what
يُشْرِكُونَ yush'rikūna they associate

Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim is a 4-volume Quran commentary by Hafiz Abdus Salam bin Muhammad Bhutvi, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar and Sheikh ul-Hadith from Pakistan. Based on over 45 years of teaching and research, this tafsir follows the methodology of Tafsir bil-Ma'thur — interpreting the Quran through authentic Hadith, statements of the Companions, and the understanding of the early generations (Salaf). It is distinguished by its complete avoidance of Israeliyyat (Judeo-Christian narratives) and unverified reports. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

(Ayah3) ➊ { خَلَقَ السَّمٰوٰتِ وَ الْاَرْضَ … :} From here, Allah Almighty has begun presenting many proofs of His oneness and power in a most excellent and unique manner. He said that He can have no partner, because He is the Creator, and every being and everything in the heavens and the earth is created, which Allah Almighty has created with truth. Then how can the Creator and the created be equal?
{ بِالْحَقِّ :} The word "truth" is used in contrast to "falsehood"; here it means wisdom, that is, the creation of the heavens and the earth is based on countless wisdoms, it is not a game or a useless and futile act. See Surah Ibrahim (19, 20), Surah Sad (27), and Surah Dukhan (38, 39). First, for the proof of His oneness, He mentioned the earth and the heavens, because they are greater and dominant over most other creations. Thus, He said: «{ لَخَلْقُ السَّمٰوٰتِ وَ الْاَرْضِ اَكْبَرُ مِنْ خَلْقِ النَّاسِ [ المؤمن : ۵۷ ] "Surely the creation of the heavens and the earth is greater than the creation of mankind."

Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan is a well-known Quran commentary by Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. This tafsir explains the meanings of the Quran in accordance with the methodology of the Salaf (early righteous generations), relying on authentic sources and straightforward language. Due to its reliability and adherence to sound Islamic scholarship, the Saudi government publishes and distributes this tafsir among the Hujjaj (pilgrims) visiting the Haramain. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

3. 1 That is, not created merely for amusement and play, but with a purpose in view, and that is reward and punishment, as has just been detailed.

Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran (Facilitation of the Quran) is a comprehensive Quran commentary by Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. Known for his eloquent and accessible writing style, Kilani authored this tafsir with a focus on clarity — making Quranic meanings understandable to the common reader. The tafsir provides detailed historical context for verses related to battles and expeditions, and firmly refutes modernist ideologies using strong scriptural evidence. It is widely regarded as an invaluable resource for understanding the Quran and countering deviant interpretations. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

3. He created the heavens and the earth in truth, and He is far above [5] what they associate with Him.

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Harmony in the Universe, Proof of Tawheed:

In the Quran, Allah Almighty has, in countless places, presented the creation of the earth and the heavens as proof in refutation of shirk. This means that there is harmony in every single thing in the universe. Every part and particle of the universe supports and confirms the other. Then, within the system of this universe, there are countless benefits, wisdoms, and wise purposes. And all the outcomes that are produced are constructive in nature. If there had been anyone else involved in the creation of this universe, such a system could never have come into existence, and even if, hypothetically, it had come into being, it would have immediately fallen into chaos. Thus, every single thing in the universe testifies that the Creator has no partner.