Surah Al-Fatir, Ayah 28
May 22, 2025
إِنَّمَا يَخْشَى اللَّهَ مِنْ عِبَادِهِ الْعُلَمَاءُ ۗ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَزِيزٌ غَفُورٌ
Only those fear Allah, from among His servants, who have knowledge. Indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Forgiving.
اللہ سے اس کے بندوں میں سے صرف علماء ہی ڈرتے ہیں۔ بے شک اللہ زبردست، بخشنے والا ہے۔
Reflection
This verse highlights the relationship between knowledge and God-consciousness. It explains that true knowledge leads to a deeper awareness of Allah's power and majesty, which in turn produces reverence and awe. The 'knowledge' referred to here includes both understanding of the natural world and spiritual insight. This verse elevates the status of scholars and encourages the pursuit of knowledge as a path to greater God-consciousness.
Context
This verse appears in Surah Al-Fatir (The Originator), which draws attention to Allah's signs in creation. It comes after passages describing the diversity and wonder of nature, suggesting that those who truly understand these phenomena recognize the greatness of their Creator.