A006
Surah: 037 - Ayah: 006
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37:6
It has been discovered through spiritual science that there is an heaven of its own surrounding the planet earth, which in the Wise Qur'an is called "as-sama'a'd-dunya (the nearest heaven)" (37:6; 41:12; 67:5), in which it is as though there is an ocean of stars of subtle particles. Also in this nearest heaven there are subtle palaces which in the Qur'an are called "buruj (constellations, castles, 15:16)". These are the palaces of Paradise, because Paradise is not a fiction, dream or imagination, rather it is a firm reality. It exists physically, spiritually and intellectually.
Q525 Verses (37:6-8) mention: “We have adorned the nearest heaven (of spirituality) with the adornment of stars, and as a safeguard against every rebellious satan. They cannot listen to the sublime assembly and they are pelted from every side.” What is the wisdom of this Divine teaching?
A525
- This is a description of the satans trying to steal the heavenly and spiritual secrets in a wrong way. In their failure to do so and being driven away and becoming despondent, the Qur’an alludes that for those who are close to God (muqarrabin), there is no obstacle in spiritual progress.
- There are two purposes in adorning the nearest heaven of spirituality with stars: to drive the satans away from the heavenly secrets and to guide the friends of Allah to Him, so that the treasures of knowledge and recognition may be unveiled to them.
This verse has been referred 5 times.