Surah Ghafir 40:57 — translation and meaning
غافر · Verse 57 / 85 · Page 473
لَخَلْقُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ أَكْبَرُ مِنْ خَلْقِ النَّاسِ وَلَكِنَّ أَكْثَرَ النَّاسِ لَا يَعْلَمُونَ
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Transliteration
Lakhalqus samaawaati wal ardi akbaru min khalqin naasi wa laakinna aksaran naasi laa ya'lamoon
Translation
The creation of the heavens and earth is greater than the creation of mankind, but most of the people do not know.
Verse interpretation (Tafsir)
The creation of the heavens and the earth and their greatness and vastness are greater than the creation of mankind, so the one who made them despite their greatness has the power to bring the dead back to life from their graves, to take them to account and reward them. But most people do not know, so they do not consider it nor do they deem it a proof for the resurrection, despite it being so clear.
Source: Al-Mukhtasar Tafsir — Tafsir Center for Quranic Studies.
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