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Regarding the Creation of the Heavens and the Earth

Earlier archive · · October 7, 2026

Question

Regarding the Creation In "And He created seven skies (heavens) in two days, and taught each sky its duties. And He adorned the nearest sky (or: the sky of this world) with lamps (stars) " (Fussilat 41: 12). It stated that God took two days to create the heavens. I have always held the believe of KunFayakun, be and it will be. If things materialize just by God willing it to materialize, why did it have to take two days? Reply I have given my opinion regarding the meaning of the phrase "Kun Fayakun, as it has been used in the Qur'an, in one of my responses to a criticism on the Qur'an, titled: " Quick or Slow Creation ". I hope this shall help. In case any aspect of your question remains unanswered, please feel free in getting back to me, at your convenience. Regards and salaam The Learner

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Regarding the Creation In "And He created seven skies (heavens) in two days, and taught each sky its duties. And He adorned the nearest sky (or: the sky of this world) with lamps (stars) " (Fussilat 41: 12). It stated that God took two days to create the heavens. I have always held the believe of KunFayakun, be and it will be. If things materialize just by God willing it to materialize, why did it have to take two days? Reply I have given my opinion regarding the meaning of the phrase "Kun Fayakun, as it has been used in the Qur'an, in one of my responses to a criticism on the Qur'an, titled: " Quick or Slow Creation ". I hope this shall help. In case any aspect of your question remains unanswered, please feel free in getting back to me, at your convenience. Regards and salaam The Learner

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