A deep reflection is needed to grasp the wisdom in Allah’s saying, exalted is He: “As for the sky, He raised it high and set the balance” (55:7). The key to this reflection lies in the pairing of the raised sky with the establishment of the balance. The word “sky” (as-samāʾ) is used in both its literal and figurative senses. Literally, it is among the signs of the Creator’s perfect design and the realm of the angels. Figuratively, it refers to the origin of divine rulings and

The plea of the man who concealed his faith from the people of Pharaoh was: “And O my people, indeed I fear for you the Day of Calling, the Day you will turn your backs fleeing; there is not for you from Allah any protector. And whoever Allah sends astray — there is not for him any guide.” (40:33). It is the plea of one who fears with compassionate fear — he knew, he was certain, and thus he feared and felt mercy for them. Similar to him is the man in Surat Ya Sin who came fr