Summary of Surah Al-A’raf
- Where does 7 Heavens come from?
- Is there 7 levels of Jannah?
- Why is 7th Heaven called 7th Heaven?
- How many heavens are mentioned in Islam?
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The Quran describes Allah creating seven heavens (samawat), one above the other, often interpreted as layers of celestial systems or universes, with the lowest being our solar system adorned with stars. These heavens are described as superimposed, interconnected, and containing divine commands, with interpretations suggesting they represent expanding cosmic structures or distinct spiritual realms, emphasizing God’s immense power and creation.
Key Quranic References
Surah Al-Mulk (67:3): “He who created seven heavens in layers. You will not see in the creation of the Most Compassionate any inconsistency. So look again; do you see any flaws?”.
Surah Al-Baqarah (2:29): “He is the One who created for you all that is on the earth. Then He directed Himself to the heaven, [and] fashioned them into seven heavens, and He is Knowing of all things”.
Surah At-Talaq (65:12): “It is Allah who created seven heavens and of the earth, the like of them. The command descends among them so you may know that Allah is over all things competent, and that Allah has encompassed all things in knowledge”.
Interpretations of the Seven Heavens
Cosmological Layers: Some scholars interpret the seven heavens as vast celestial systems, with our solar system (the first) within the Milky Way (second), and beyond that, clusters, superclusters, filaments, and potentially other universes, suggesting a vast, layered cosmos.
Spiritual Realms: Others see them as distinct spiritual planes or levels of existence, each with its own inhabitants (like angels or jinn) and unique characteristics, emphasizing different aspects of God’s creation and power.
Symbolic Meaning: The number seven can also symbolize “many” or “completeness” in Arabic, suggesting numerous vast celestial realms rather than just seven physical layers.
Key Characteristics
Layered Structure: Each heaven is described as being above or contained within the next.
Adorned with Stars: The lowest heaven (our sky) is decorated with stars.
Divine Command: God’s decree (the divine command) descends between them.
In essence, the concept of seven heavens in the Quran highlights the vastness and intricate order of the universe, pointing to the infinite power and knowledge of Allah.
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