Surah 41:10
"He placed on it firm mountains (towering) above it, and blessed it, and decreed for it its (various) foods in four days, equal to the ones who ask."
The Nature, Duration, and Conditions of Divine Creation
Supporting Verses
Surah 19:19 → "He said, ‘I am only a messenger of your Lord (sent) to grant you a boy (who is) pure.’"
Surah 19:21 → "He said, ‘So (it will be)! Your Lord has said: “It is easy for Me. And (it is) to make him a sign to the people and a mercy from Us. It is a thing decreed.”’"
Surah 2:117 → "– Originator of the heavens and the earth. When He decrees something, He simply says to it, ‘Be!’ and it is."
Surah 39:4 → "If God wanted to take a son, He would indeed have chosen whatever He pleased from what He created. Glory to Him! He is God, the One, the Supreme."
Surah 3:47 → "She said, ‘My Lord, how shall I have a child, when no man has touched me?’ He said, ‘So (it will be)! God creates whatever He pleases. When He decrees something, He simply says to it, “Be!” and it is.’"
Surah 41:11 → "Then He mounted (upward) to the sky, while it was (still) smoke, and said to it and to the earth, “Come, both of you, willingly or unwillingly!” They both said, “We come willingly.”"
Surah 41:12 → "He finished them (as) seven heavens in two days, and inspired each heaven (with) its affair. And We adorned the sky of this world with lamps, and (made them) a protection. That is the decree of the Mighty, the Knowing.’"
Surah 41:9 → "Say: ‘Do you indeed disbelieve in the One who created the earth in two days, and do you set up rivals to Him? That is the Lord of the worlds."
Opposing Verses
Surah 10:3 → "Surely your Lord is God, who created the heavens and the earth in six days. Then He sat down on the throne. He directs the (whole) affair. (There is) no intercessor without His permission. That is God, your Lord, so serve Him! Will you not take heed?"
Surah 11:7 → "He (it is) who created the heavens and the earth in six days – and His throne was upon the water – that He might test you (to see) which of you is best in deed. If indeed you say, ‘Surely you will be raised up after death,’ those who disbelieve will indeed say, ‘This is nothing but clear magic.’"
Surah 25:59 → "who created the heavens and the earth, and whatever is between them, in six days. Then He mounted the throne (as) the Merciful. Ask anyone (who is) aware about Him!"
Surah 41:12 → "He finished them (as) seven heavens in two days, and inspired each heaven (with) its affair. And We adorned the sky of this world with lamps, and (made them) a protection. That is the decree of the Mighty, the Knowing.’"
Surah 6:101 → "Originator of the heavens and the earth – how can He have a son when He has no consort, (and) when He created everything and has knowledge of everything?"
Surah 6:102 → "That is God, your Lord. (There is) no god but Him, Creator of everything. So serve Him! He is guardian over everything."
Surah 7:54 → "Surely your Lord is God, who created the heavens and the earth in six days. Then He mounted the throne. The night covers the day, which it pursues urgently, and the sun, and the moon, and the stars are subjected, (all) by His command. Is it not (a fact) that to Him (belong) the creation and the command? Blessed (be) God, Lord of the worlds!"
Does the Quran describe divine creation as an instantaneous act, a process spanning several days, or requiring physical means? Some verses state that God creates instantaneously by simply decreeing 'Be,' while other passages state that the creation of the heavens and the earth occurred over six days, and another details a timeline totaling eight days. Furthermore, regarding the concept of a son, some verses question how God could have a son without a consort, implying a necessity for means, while other verses state that He could choose a son if He willed or grant a son without a consort, as in the case of Mary.
Order of Creation: Earth or Heavens
Supporting Verses
Surah 2:29 → "He (it is) who created for you what is on the earth – all (of it). Then He mounted (upward) to the sky and fashioned them (as) seven heavens. He has knowledge of everything."
Surah 41:11 → "Then He mounted (upward) to the sky, while it was (still) smoke, and said to it and to the earth, “Come, both of you, willingly or unwillingly!” They both said, “We come willingly.”"
Surah 41:12 → "He finished them (as) seven heavens in two days, and inspired each heaven (with) its affair. And We adorned the sky of this world with lamps, and (made them) a protection. That is the decree of the Mighty, the Knowing.’"
Surah 41:9 → "Say: ‘Do you indeed disbelieve in the One who created the earth in two days, and do you set up rivals to Him? That is the Lord of the worlds."
Opposing Verses
Surah 79:27 → "Are you a stronger creation or the sky? He built it."
Surah 79:28 → "He raised its roof and fashioned it."
Surah 79:29 → "He darkened its night and brought forth its morning light."
Surah 79:30 → "And the earth, after that, He spread it out."
Does the Quran state that the heavens or the earth were created first? Some verses state that the earth and its provisions were created before the heavens were fashioned, while other verses indicate that the earth was spread out after the heavens were built.
Days of Creation
Supporting Verses
Surah 41:11 → "Then He mounted (upward) to the sky, while it was (still) smoke, and said to it and to the earth, “Come, both of you, willingly or unwillingly!” They both said, “We come willingly.”"
Surah 41:12 → "He finished them (as) seven heavens in two days, and inspired each heaven (with) its affair. And We adorned the sky of this world with lamps, and (made them) a protection. That is the decree of the Mighty, the Knowing.’"
Surah 41:9 → "Say: ‘Do you indeed disbelieve in the One who created the earth in two days, and do you set up rivals to Him? That is the Lord of the worlds."
Opposing Verses
Surah 32:4 → "(It is) God who created the heavens and the earth, and whatever is between them, in six days. Then He mounted the throne. You have no ally and no intercessor other than Him. Will you not take heed?"
Does the Quran state that the heavens and the earth were created in six days or eight days? One verse states the creation took six days, while another passage outlines creation taking a total of eight days.