16-40
Our saying for anything when We intend it is that We say to it only, “”Be,”” so it is. (R5)
“Same to Verse No.38”
An-Nahl (The Bee)
Our saying for anything when We intend it is that We say to it only, “”Be,”” so it is. (R5)
16-41
And those who migrated in (the cause of) Allah after the injustice that was done to them, We will definitely settle them well in this world and the reward of the hereafter will be greater, if (only) they knew,
The immigrants from Makkah to Madina had patiently suffered the injustices of the polytheists and infidels in Makkah just because they had believed in Allah (SWT) and put their trust in Him. They will therefore be rewarded here as well as in the hereafter.
16-42
those who were patient and had put their trust in their Fosterer.
“Same to Verse No.41”
16-43
And We did not send before you, (messengers) other than men, to whom We had communicated. So ask the people who remember, if you do not know,
Men were sent to mankind as messengers of Allah (SWT) with miracles and Divine books. The Quran has been sent down to make things clear, so that human beings may reflect on its truth and follow it.
16-44
(they came) with clear proofs and books. And We sent down the reminder to you, that you may make clear to mankind that which is sent down to them and that they may reflect. ((P 13 ½)
“Same to Verse No.43”
16-45
Then, do those who plan evil (things consider themselves) secure that Allah will (not) sink the earth with them, or that the punishment will (not) come to them from directions they do not perceive,
Different ways in which the sinners can be punished are mentioned.
16-46
or that He will (not) seize them in their going to and fro, when they will not be in (a position to) frustrate (Him),
“Same to Verse No.45”
16-47
or that He will (not) seize them by causing them to suffer a gradual loss? But your Fosterer is certainly full of pity, Merciful.
“Same to Verse No.45”
16-48
Or did they not see towards all the things which Allah has created, (how) their shadows return from right and left bowing down to Allah while they are humbly (following His laws)?
Everything in the universe bows down to Allah (SWT) i.e. obey His laws fearing Him.
16-49
And to Allah bows down whatever is in the skies and whatever is in the earth of moving creatures and the angels and they do not consider themselves great.
“Same to Verse No.48”
16-50
They fear their Fosterer above them and do what they are commanded. (R 6)
“Same to Verse No.48”
16-51
And Allah has said, “”Do not take two gods, He is only One God, so fear Me alone.””
Allah (SWT) is the only God, everything in the universe belongs to Him and His laws i.e. Laws of nature prevail, therefore He alone should be feared.
16-52
And whatever is in the skies and the earth is His and His is the law (that prevails) for ever. Will you then fear (someone) other than Allah?
“Same to Verse No.51”
16-53
And whatever (items of) comfort are with you they are from (no one) but Allah. Then when harm afflicts you, to Him (alone) do you cry for help.
All comforts are gifts of Allah (SWT), in adversity people pray to Him but when He removes the adverse conditions some people give the credit to some one else and thus exhibit ingratitude to Him for which they are liable to be punished.
16-54
But when He removes the harm from you, then (there is) a party from among you, which associates partners with their Fosterer,
“Same to Verse No.53”
16-55
so as to be ungrateful for that which We have given them. So enjoy yourselves, but you will come to know.
“Same to Verse No.53”
16-56
And they assign a portion from that which We have provided them, to that which they do not (even) know. By Allah, you will definitely be asked about that which you forged.
The polytheists kept aside and presented a part of the wealth which Allah (SWT) had provided them, to false deities (idols), without realizing their worthlessness. They wrongly considered angels as daughters of Allah (SWT) when they themselves regarded daughter very inferior to sons.
16-57
And they assign daughters to Allah, far it is from His Glory, and for themselves what they will.
“Same to Verse No.56”
16-58
And when one of them is given the news of (the birth of a) girl, his face is shadowed black and he becomes a restless restrainer (of grief).
“Same to Verse No.56”
16-59
He hides himself from the people because of the (presumed) bad news which is given to him, shall he retain her in shame or bury her in the soil? Beware! evil is that which they decide.
“Same to Verse No.56”