A118
Surah: 011 - Ayah: 118
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11:118
God, the Omniscient, the Wise, has created contraries from one another, such as the night from the day and the day from the night. There are many such similitudes upon which He has openly and in allusions commanded [people] to reflect. In this case, if we do not derive benefit from reflecting upon these wisdom-filled verses and similitudes with deep thinking and subtle reasoning, it will not only be a rejection of His holy Command, but also a grave ingratitude. For, by it we reject an unexpected bounty such as reflection and wisdom.
I would once again like to explain this reality with greater clarity in the light of the wise Qur'an. God says: “And if your Lord had willed, He verily would have made humankind one nation (ummah), (but He did not will and therefore) they will always continue to differ, save those on whom your Lord has mercy” (11:118 119). This statement of God, the Knowing, the Aware, that “If your Lord had willed, He verily would have made humankind one nation” warns us to think about the power of the Divine will. It is as if He says: “It is not impossible for Me to make all the people of the world follow one path, but there is a wisdom hidden in this difference, in which is hidden the well-being of all people”.
The second portion of the verse (11:118) shows that people are created with this difference so that, through this apparent and temporary opposing point of view, the nations and individuals of different religions, countries, cities and towns may create in themselves zeal and enthusiasm with which, shedding laziness and carelessness, they will constantly strive and struggle in this field of competition and action.
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