What is the reason for the creation of the heavens in a shorter period than the creation of the Earth, even though the heavens contain millions of planets? And where is Allah Almighty?
The fundamental principle for a Muslim is to inquire about what benefits them in this world and the Hereafter. Allah Almighty informed us in Surat Fussilat that He created the earth in two days, and placed therein firm mountains and provided its sustenance in four days. Then He directed Himself to the heaven while it was smoke, and fashioned it into seven heavens in two days. The prophetic elaborates on the time of the creation of the soil, mountains, trees, light, animals, and Adam, affirming that Allah's power does not require effort or time, for His command is "Be, and it is." Allah Almighty is established on His Throne above His heavens, and He is distinct from His creation. This is what the texts of the Qur’an and , and the consensus of the Companions and Tabi'in have indicated. Before the creation of creatures, Allah was in a 'Amaa (a cloud-like obscurity).
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