THE GLORIFICATION BY CREATION
THE GLORIFICATION BY CREATION Brief Meaning of Tasbih The word Tasbih (تسبيح) derives from the Arabic root sa-ba-ha (س-ب-ح), which means to swim , to move swiftly , or to distance oneself . In the Qur’an, this word is used to describe the motion of celestial bodies in their orbits: “Each swims along in an orbit.” (Surah Al-Anbiya 21:33; Surah Ya-Sin 36:40) These meanings suggest that glorifying Allah ( tasbih ) is a constant and unwavering act of movement and alignment. 🌍 Beings That Perform Tasbih in the Qur’an The Qur’an states that everything in the heavens and the earth glorifies Allah . For example: “Whatever is in the heavens and on the earth glorifies Allah.” (Surah Al-Hadid 57:1; Surah Al-Hashr 59:1; Surah As-Saff 61:1) Although the verb is in the past tense in Arabic, it actually conveys a continuous and ongoing act of glorification. 🌠 Glorification and Obedience of Creation In Surah Fussilat , it is described how Allah said to the heavens and the e...