Revelation, Rationality, Knowledge & Truth — Page 350
LIFE IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF. QURANIC REVELATIONS - A BRIEF INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER. T. HE HOLY QURAN makes a wide range of observations covering the entire span of creative processes pertaining to both the evolution of life and the preparatory stages preceding it. Some of the observations have set landmarks of unique character and it is to them that we propose to draw the attention of the reader. . However, it should be kept in mind that the brief introductory passages which follow, comprise discussions which are fully elaborated in the relevant chapters. . Of prime importance to note are the guiding principles mentioned in the following verse: لا تَبْرَكَ الَّذِي بِيَدِهِ الْمُلْكُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرُ * الَّذِي خَلَقَ الْمَوْتَ وَالْحَيْوةَ لِيَبْلُوَكُمْ أَيُّكُمْ أَحْسَنُ عَمَلًا وَهُوَ الْعَزِيزُ الْغَفُورُ * الَّذِي خَلَقَ سَبْعَ سَمُوتِ طِبَاقًا مَا تَرَى فِي خَلْقِ الرَّحْمَنِ مِنْ تَفْوُت فَارْجِعِ الْبَصَرَ هَلْ تَرى مِنْ فُطُورِ * 67:24. Blessed is He in Whose hand is the kingdom, and He has power over all things;. It is He Who has created death and life that He might try you which of you is best in deeds; and He is the Mighty, the Most Forgiving,. The Same Who has created seven heavens in stages (Țibaqan). No incongruity can you see in the creation of the Gracious God. Then look again: Do you see any flaw?" 339