sayd mahmood tayeb hosainy; عباس رحیم لو
Abstract
The verse 12 of Surah Talaq considers the earth similar to the seven heavens. The present article attempts to explain why this verse, in conveying its message, identifies the earth with the seven heavens. To analyze the discourse of the Qur'an on the similarity of the earth and the seven heavens, it ...
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The verse 12 of Surah Talaq considers the earth similar to the seven heavens. The present article attempts to explain why this verse, in conveying its message, identifies the earth with the seven heavens. To analyze the discourse of the Qur'an on the similarity of the earth and the seven heavens, it is necessary to find the points of convergence in this verse. Quranic scholars have expressed various views in explaining the resemblance of the earth to the seven heavens; but these views face challenges from different perspectives, especially in terms of the text's structure. Therefore, in this article, with a new look at the signs within the text of the verse, the similarity of the earth with the seven heavens is explained. An analysis of the structure of the verse shows that this verse emphasizes that the earth bears a complete resemblance to the seven heavens, not in superficial aspects, but in being constantly under the Lordship of God. Overall, the emphasis is on God's constant presence in the management of the earth. This emphasis on the Lordship of God on earth is a theoretical support for the Shari'a commandments as mentioned in Surah Talaq.
