Al-Baqarah (The Cow) Verses 28 to 29

 

Verse 28: This verse powerfully illustrates the stages of our existence governed by Allah. We began as lifeless, were given life by His will, and were placed in this world for a finite time as a test. Death will come, followed by resurrection, and we will return to Him for judgment. The inevitability of death manifests Allah's supreme authority, reminding us that no matter how much we try, we can never escape the end of worldly life. Therefore, Allah urges disbelievers to reflect on their helplessness before His omnipotence and abandon their ignorance of these profound truths.

Verse 29: Allah Almighty draws our attention to the observable existence of the earth and the sky. However, He also hints toward the existence of seven heavens so that we do not confine His creation to the single visible sky due to our limited human understanding. Instead, we should recognize that His creation extends far beyond our imagination.

Scholars hold differing views regarding the significance of seven in this context. Some suggest that 'seven' denotes an abundance of heavens, as is common in Arabic literature, while others interpret it literally, indicating seven distinct heavens. Regardless of the interpretation, it is clear that Allah creates as He wills, with perfect knowledge and unchallengeable power over everything.