Tafseer of The Ranks · As-Saff · 61:1
Whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth exalts Allah, and He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.
Important: The Arabic source text is always authoritative. This translation is a study aid and has not been verified by scholars — do not use it as a basis for religious proof or for deriving rulings (ahkam). When in doubt, always consult the Arabic text and a qualified scholar.
He, exalted be His praise, says: سَبَّحَ لِلَّهِ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ ("All that is in the heavens glorifies Allah") — the seven heavens — وَمَا فِي الأرْضِ ("and what is on the earth") of the creation, while they are submissive to Him, acknowledging Him as God and as Lord. وَهُوَ الْعَزِيزُ ("and He is the Almighty") in His retribution against whoever among them disobeyed Him, became an unbeliever in Him, and opposed His command. الْحَكِيمُ ("the All-Wise") in His ordaining over them.
