Why did Allah create other planets?
The Qur'an provides insights into the creation of the heavens and the earth, emphasizing Allah's power and knowledge. For instance, in Surah At-Talaaq, it is stated: Allah it is who hath created seven heavens, and of the earth the like thereof. The commandment cometh down among them slowly, that ye may know that Allah is Able to do all things, and that Allah surroundeth all things in knowledge.
65:12. This verse highlights that Allah created multiple heavens and earths, showcasing His might and the complexity of creation.
Furthermore, in Surah Az-Zumar, it is expressed that Allah created humans from a single being and then made its mate, underscoring a theme of unity and diversity in creation. The verse states, He created you from one being, then from that (being) He made its mate; and He hath provided for you of cattle eight kinds.
39:6. This indicates a deliberate design in creation, where various forms exist for a purpose.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir explains that the creation of celestial bodies, including other planets, serves as a means for humans to observe and reflect on the wonders of the universe. It encourages believers to recognize Allah's creative power and the signs of His existence in the world around them.
In summary, Allah created other planets and celestial bodies as part of a grand design that not only serves specific purposes, such as providing signs for humanity, but also showcases His omnipotence and wisdom in creation.
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65:12 · At-Talaaq
65:12 · Muhammad Marmaduke Pickthall
ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَ سَبْعَ سَمَٰوَٰتٍۢ وَمِنَ ٱلْأَرْضِ مِثْلَهُنَّ يَتَنَزَّلُ ٱلْأَمْرُ بَيْنَهُنَّ لِتَعْلَمُوٓا۟ أَنَّ ٱللَّهَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىْءٍۢ قَدِيرٌۭ وَأَنَّ ٱللَّهَ قَدْ أَحَاطَ بِكُلِّ شَىْءٍ عِلْمًۢا
Allah it is who hath created seven heavens, and of the earth the like thereof. The commandment cometh down among them slowly, that ye may know that Allah is Able to do all things, and that Allah surroundeth all things in knowledge.
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39:6 · Az-Zumar
39:6 · Muhammad Marmaduke Pickthall
خَلَقَكُم مِّن نَّفْسٍۢ وَٰحِدَةٍۢ ثُمَّ جَعَلَ مِنْهَا زَوْجَهَا وَأَنزَلَ لَكُم مِّنَ ٱلْأَنْعَٰمِ ثَمَٰنِيَةَ أَزْوَٰجٍۢ ۚ يَخْلُقُكُمْ فِى بُطُونِ أُمَّهَٰتِكُمْ خَلْقًۭا مِّنۢ بَعْدِ خَلْقٍۢ فِى ظُلُمَٰتٍۢ ثَلَٰثٍۢ ۚ ذَٰلِكُمُ ٱللَّهُ رَبُّكُمْ لَهُ ٱلْمُلْكُ ۖ لَآ إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ۖ فَأَنَّىٰ تُصْرَفُونَ
He created you from one being, then from that (being) He made its mate; and He hath provided for you of cattle eight kinds. He created you in the wombs of your mothers, creation after creation, in a threefold gloom. Such is Allah, your Lord. His is the Sovereignty. There is no Allah save Him. How then are ye turned away?
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Tafsir Ibn Kathir on 39:6
Tafsir Ibn Kathir · 39:6
God Almighty declares that He is the Creator of all that is in the heavens and the earth and all that exists between them. He is the Sovereign and Master of all dominion, controlling everything. He causes night and day to alternate in succession—“He wraps the night over the day and wraps the day over the night”—meaning He has subjected them to run continuously in order, never ceasing; each seeks the other eagerly, like His statement elsewhere: "The night covers the day, seeking it rapidly" (Al-A'raf 7:54). This explanation was reported from Ibn Abbas, Mujahid, Qatadah, Al-Suddiyy, and others. Regarding His words, “And He subjected the sun and the moon, each running on a fixed term,” this means each celestial body moves according to an appointed period known only to God, which will come to an end on the Day of Resurrection. “Indeed, He is the Almighty, the Oft-Forgiving” highlights that despite His immense strength, grandeur, and majesty, He is also merciful and forgiving toward those who disobey but then repent and turn back to Him. The phrase “He created you from a single soul” means He created all of you—despite variations in races, types, languages, and colors—from one origin, namely Adam (peace be upon him). Then He made from him his spouse, Eve (peace be upon her); this is affirmed by His words: "O mankind, fear your Lord, who created you from one soul and created from it its mate and dispersed from both many men and women" (An-Nisa 4:1). “And He sent down for you from the grazing livestock eight pairs” refers to the eight pairs of animals created for your benefit on the backs of which you rely, as mentioned in Surah Al-An'am: “Eight pairs: two of the sheep, two of the goats, two of the camels, and two of the cattle” (Al-An'am 6:143-144). His statement that He “creates you in the wombs of your mothers, creation after creation” indicates the stages He ordains in the womb: first a drop (nutfah), then a clinging clot (‘alaqah), then a lump of flesh (mudghah), which is fashioned into flesh, bones, nerves, and veins. Then He breathes into it the spirit, forming a new creation entirely—a process blessed as the finest of creators (Al-Mu'minun 23:14). The mention of “threefold darkness” refers to the darkness of the womb, the darkness of the amniotic sac (which protects and envelops the fetus), and the darkness of the abdomen. This explanation is supported by the reports of Ibn Abbas, Mujahid, Ikrimah, Abu Malik, Ad-Dahhak, Qatadah, As-Suddi, Ibn Zayd, and others. Finally, “That is Allah, your Lord” means He is the One who created the heavens and the earth and all between, who also created you and your ancestors, possessing sovereignty and control over all these. “There is no deity except Him” asserts that worship is due to Him alone, and “So how are you averted?” challenges those who would worship others aside from Him, questioning how their reason allows them to stray.
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