Que: What was the reason for the contradiction in which the polytheists of Makkah
found themselves?
Ans: The polytheists of Makkah accused Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) of telling lies although they
used to call him the ‘truthful’ and ‘honest’. This contradiction happened because they were not
ready to accept the truth of life and hereafter and were not accepting the power of Allah.
Que: Infer the wisdom of referring to the retaining record although the knowledge of
Allah is sufficient?
Ans: Although Allah’s knowledge is sufficient and He is ‘Aleem, the All Knowing’ but he has made
the system of recording the deeds so each human will be mindful before uttering a single word or
doing a single act.
Que: What is the similarity between resurrection and making plants grow, which is
also referred to by the word “resurrection”?
Ans: Once the land would become dead then Allah again gives it life by sending rains and it
would become lush green, the same way the human beings will die, will become dust and Allah
will give them a new life in the hereafter.
Que: What is the meaning of “We spread it” when talking about the earth?
Ans: Allah spread the earth for people so that whenever they go, they find it endless Que: What
are the references to rain in the Holy Quran linked to?
Ans: The rain is described as the blessed water, as the water is a great gift and the secret of life.
All references to water in the Quran are linked to life. Allah sends rains from the sky to bring
things to life. Plants grow up, farms become full of vegetation and fruits. People, animals and
birds enjoy the provisions and gifts of Allah.