The Wisdom Behind the Creation of the Allah 

Following from the above and earlier discussions, one can discern some of the wisdom behind the creation of the cosmos. These can be delineated in the following points:
 (1) The existence of the creation and the nature of this creation points to the existence of the Creator, as discussed in the previous chapter.
 (2) The magnitude, perfection and detail of this universe point to a purpose behind this creation. It would be unbecoming the Wise Creator to create something of this nature with no purpose or reason behind it.
 (3) The initial creation also indicates Allah’s ability to recreate. The One who created from nothing can easily recreate what He has already created. This is a warning and sign of the coming of the Resurrection.
 The above three points were all discussed in either the previous chapter or earlier in this chapter. There are yet other important points behind the creation of this cosmos.
 The creation of the cosmos brings forth or manifests many of the attributes of Allah. This in itself is a beautiful, wondrous and desirable thing. For example, Allah always had the ability to create but until He created, this attribute was not manifested in any concrete manner. Of course, the manner in which He creates points to many of His other sublime attributes. They demonstrate His complete ability, His power, His wisdom and knowledge (as reflected in the balance in the creation) and His greatness. Without the creation of the cosmos, these wonderful attributes would have existed but they would not have been exhibited or appreciated. This demonstrates that it was great and wonderful of Allah to create this cosmos.
 In reality, everything of this creation submits to the will and command of Allah, highlighting His nature and attributes of greatness and dominion. The creation knows the reality of Allah and does not refuse to bow and submit to Him alone—except for some humans1, as shall be explained shortly.

Allah says, “And to Allah prostate all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth, of the live moving creatures and the angels, and they are not proud [they worship their Lord (Allah) with humility]” (16:49).

 There is yet another great purpose behind the creation of the cosmos. The different aspects of this creation are meant to be at the service of one of the creatures: humankind. This is a specific blessing from Allah to this creature.

Allah says in the Quran, “See you not (O men) that Allah has subjected for you whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth, and has completed and perfected His Graces upon you, (both) apparent and hidden? Yet of mankind is he who disputes about Allah without knowledge or guidance or a Book giving light!” (31:20).

He also said, “And has subjected to you all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth; it is all as a favor and kindness from Him. Verily, in it are signs for a people who think deeply” (45:13).

 This is a great blessing and a great responsibility. These verses in no way imply that man is free to deal with these resources in any way that he wills. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, “The world is sweet and green (alluring) and Allah is going to put you in charge of it to see how you will behave.
 So beware of the worldly things…” One can see that this great bounty comes with great responsibility. In other words, there is some way or purpose for which the creation is to be put to use. Thus, the question is: For what reason or purpose did Allah put all of these resources at the disposal of humankind? Before giving an answer to this question, a discussion of the relationship between humans and the rest of the creation is proper.
 

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Humans and the Creation

The previous discussion demonstrates that there is something distinct and special about this creation known as humans. However, the original, physical creation of the first human was not greatly different from the creation of the other creatures of this world. The physical make-up of the first human, Adam, was from clay and water, two of the already created substances of this cosmos. This fact is noted in numerous places in the Quran.

For example, Allah says, “And it is He Who has created man from water, and has appointed for him kindred by blood, and kindred by marriage. And your Lord is Ever All- Powerful to do what He will” (25:54). Allah also says, “And indeed, We created man from sounding clay of altered black smooth mud” (15:26).

It is in the next stage of the creation of the first human, Adam, in which the real distinction occurred. At this point, humans are made a very separate and unique creature, combining a physical aspect and a special spiritual aspect that God bestowed on them. In fact, this is what makes them very different from the other living creatures on this same planet.

This stage is described in the verse, “Then He fashioned him in due proportion, and breathed into him the soul, and He gave you hearing (ears), sight (eyes) and hearts. Little is the thanks you give” (32:9).

Even before Allah created this creation, He informed the angels that this creation was to have a special purpose on this earth, succeeding the creations before him.

Allah says, “Behold, your Lord said to the angels, ‘I will create upon the earth a successive authority’” (2:30).

After Allah breathed into this creation with a spirit from Him and after He had bestowed knowledge upon him, the angels, Allah’s noble creation, were ordered to prostrate to this new creation.

Allah says, for example, “So, when I have fashioned him completely and breathed into him (Adam) the soul which I created for him, then fall (you) down prostrating yourselves unto him” (15.29).

Allah tells humankind about another difference between humans and the remainder of creation. Allah states that humans on their own opted to accept the responsibility of the trust of free will and moral responsibility. Other creations were offered this heavy responsibility but they all refused. It was only humans who took this job on. Allah describes this occurrence in the following verse.

Allah says, “Truly, We did offer the trust [or moral responsibility and all the duties which Allah has ordained] to the heavens and the earth, and the mountains, but they declined to bear it and were afraid of it. But man bore it. Verily, he was unjust (to himself) and ignorant (of 47
 its results)” (33:72).

This is why it can be seen that everything in the cosmos submits to and bows down to Allah, willingly and submissively, except for a section of humankind and jinn. These have to submit to Allah’s cosmic laws whether they wish to or not but they have been giving a realm of freedom of will, wherein they may decide not to submit to Allah’s moral laws.

Thus, Allah says, “See you not that to Allah prostrates whoever is in the heavens and whoever is on the earth, and the sun, and the moon, and the stars, and the mountains, and the trees, and moving living creature, and many of mankind? But there are many (men) on whom the punishment is justified. And whomsoever Allah disgraces, none can honor him. Verily! Allah does what He wills” (22:18).