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The Infinite Choir of Praise

All creation glorifies Allah, underscoring divine majesty and the call for worship.

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The Infinite Choir of Praise
All creation glorifies Allah, underscoring divine majesty and the call for worship.

Glorifying God is everything in the heavens and the earth. He is the Almighty, the Wise.

Surah 57, Ayah 1
Multi-Source Confirmation
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Whatever is in the heavens and earth exalts Allah, and He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.
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All that is in the heavens and the earth magnifies God; He is the All-mighty, the All-wise.
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All that is in the heavens and the earth extols the glory of Allah. He is the Most Mighty, the Most Wise.
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Whatever is in the heavens and on earth,- let it declare the Praises and Glory of Allah: for He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.
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All that is in the heavens and the earth glorifieth Allah; and He is the Mighty, the Wise.
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The Sovereign Breath of Life and Death
To Him belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth. He gives life and causes death, and He has power over all things.
Surah 57, Ayah 2
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Embracing the Eternal Spectrum: From First to Knowing
He is the First and the Last, and the Outer and the Inner, and He has knowledge of all things.
Surah 57, Ayah 3
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The All‑Knowing Witness: Living Under Allah's Omniscience
It is He who created the heavens and the earth in six days, then settled over the Throne. He knows what penetrates...
Surah 57, Ayah 4
Imam al-Tabari Imam al-Tabari | Senior Correspondent & Bureau Historian
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Character Dossier
11 characters in this edition
Allah
spiritual entity
27 mentions this sura
4187 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
esteem
1.2
safety
3.2
transcendence
10
belonging love
1.0
self actualization
0.9
Allah Children of Israel divine_consequence
Allah Isa sender-messenger
Believers
group
12 mentions this sura
878 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
esteem
0.5
safety
5.9
transcendence
10
belonging love
5.5
self actualization
5.3
Disbelievers
group
5 mentions this sura
1145 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
transcendence
10
belonging love
0.2
self actualization
0.5
Sayyid Qutb Sayyid Qutb | Literary & Scene Correspondent
Faction Map
11 characters · 3 relationships
Allah (27)
Believers (12)
Disbelievers (5)
Muhammad (4)
Iblis (1)
Children of Israel (1)
Isa (1)
Maryam (1)
Ibrahim (1)
Mankind (1)
Nuh (1)
Isa Maryam son_of
Allah Children of Israel divine_consequence
Allah Isa sender-messenger
Ibn Taymiyyah Ibn Taymiyyah | Opposition Desk Editor
Audio Edition
Full Chapter Audio
29 verse segments
Speaker Distribution
Narrator 26 The others 2 the Hypocrites- men 1
Verse Segments
Surah 57, Ayah 1 Narrator
Glorifying God is everything in the heavens and the earth. He is the Almighty, the Wise.
Surah 57, Ayah 2 Narrator
To Him belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth. He gives life and causes death, and He has
Surah 57, Ayah 3 Narrator
He is the First and the Last, and the Outer and the Inner, and He has knowledge of all things.
Surah 57, Ayah 4 Narrator
It is He who created the heavens and the earth in six days, then settled over the Throne. He knows w
Surah 57, Ayah 5 Narrator
To Him belongs the kingship of the heavens and the earth, and to God all matters are referred.
Surah 57, Ayah 6 Narrator
He merges the night into the day, and He merges the day into the night; and He knows what the hearts
Surah 57, Ayah 7 Narrator
Believe in God and His Messenger, and spend from what He made you inherit. Those among you who belie
Surah 57, Ayah 8 Narrator
What is the matter with you that you do not believe in God, when the Messenger calls you to believe
Surah 57, Ayah 9 Narrator
It is He who sends down upon His servant clear revelations, to bring you out of darkness into the li
Surah 57, Ayah 10 Narrator
And why is it that you do not spend in the cause of God, when to God belongs the inheritance of the
Sayyid Qutb Sayyid Qutb | Literary & Scene Correspondent
Editorial
Word of the Edition
Faith
Appears 27 times · 17.2% of themes
Faith
27
Guidance
13
Prophets
13
Community
12
Worship
10
Creation
10
Mercy
10
Knowledge
8
Surah 57, Ayah 1 The Infinite Choir of Praise Surah 57, Ayah 2 The Sovereign Breath of Life and Death Surah 57, Ayah 3 Embracing the Eternal Spectrum: From...
Fakhr al-Din al-Razi Fakhr al-Din al-Razi | Science & Cosmos Correspondent
Cross-Edition References
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 1 -- The Infinite Choir of Praise 11x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 2 -- The Infinite Choir of Praise 11x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 3 -- The Infinite Choir of Praise 11x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 4 -- The Infinite Choir of Praise 11x cited
1, Ayah 6 -- Wealth as a Trust: The Call to Spend 10x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 6 -- Wealth as a Trust: The Call to Spend 10x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 7 -- Wealth as a Trust: The Call to Spend 10x cited
2, Ayah 8 -- Wealth as a Trust: The Call to Spend 10x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 65 -- Legacy of Generosity: Spending in Allah’s Cause 2x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 76 -- Legacy of Generosity: Spending in Allah’s Cause 2x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 87 -- Legacy of Generosity: Spending in Allah’s Cause 2x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 104 -- Legacy of Generosity: Spending in Allah’s Cause 2x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 3 -- Double Mercy: The Light of Faith and Fear
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 11 -- Double Mercy: The Light of Faith and Fear
Surah Sura, Ayah 2 -- Double Mercy: The Light of Faith and Fear
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 44 -- Double Mercy: The Light of Faith and Fear
Imam al-Qurtubi Imam al-Qurtubi | Senior Legal Analyst
Reader Action
Supplications
The Infinite Choir of Praise
O Allah, expand my vision so that every sunrise, every stone, every breath reminds me of Your boundless might and profound wisdom. Let my heart ever echo Your praise, and grant me the humility to recognize Your signs in all that surrounds me.
Surah 57, Ayah 1
The Sovereign Breath of Life and Death
O Allah, You give life and take it, You hold the dominion of all creation. Grant me humility to align my will with Yours, and courage to act with trust in Your decree.
Surah 57, Ayah 2
Embracing the Eternal Spectrum: From First to Knowing
O Allah, You are the First and the Last; You preordained my beginning and my end. You are the One who rises above all limits and yet dwells within my heart. Grant me the humility to recognize Your eternal presence and the wisdom to act with Your intimate guidance.
Surah 57, Ayah 3
Daily Actions
The Infinite Choir of Praise
Before each significant action, pause to observe a detail of the world that reflects Allah’s might and wisdom, and utter a brief reminder of His glory.
Surah 57, Ayah 1
The Sovereign Breath of Life and Death
Before every decision, whisper: "Allahu Akbar" and ask, "Who is the true controller of my actions?"
Surah 57, Ayah 2
Embracing the Eternal Spectrum: From First to Knowing
Acknowledge Allah’s eternal presence at every stage of your life—past, present, and future—by consciously aligning your intentions with His intimate guidance.
Surah 57, Ayah 3
Reflect
The Infinite Choir of Praise -- In the rush of my day, how often have I missed the subtle reminders that every breath of creation is a testament to Allah’s might and wisdom?
The Sovereign Breath of Life and Death -- In what moments today did I act as if I alone controlled outcomes? How would my behavior change if I truly acknowledged Allah’s absolute dominion?
Embracing the Eternal Spectrum: From First to Knowing -- When do I treat my past and future as separate from Allah’s eternal knowledge, and how can I weave that awareness into my daily choices?
Weekly Challenge
**The Seven‑Day Praise Walk** 1. **Walk 15 min daily**: Choose a route that takes you through nature or a bustling street. 2. **Identify 3 elements** (e.g., a tree, a cloud, a sound) that showcase Allah’s might and wisdom. 3. **Journal** each element with a short note on what it reminds you of. 4. **End the walk** by reciting Surah 57:1 and a personal dua. **Outcome**: By week’s end, you’ll have 21 reflections that deepen your appreciation of creation and provide a tangible record of how noticing Allah’s signs transforms your daily perspective.
Surah 57, Ayah 1
Stand at your desk, close your eyes, breathe three times, then look at the window: the light, the cloud, the bird. Say aloud, ‘Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar’ while feeling gratitude. Surah 57, Ayah 1
Stand, close your eyes, breathe deeply, say: "Allah gives life and takes it. I surrender this moment to His will." Then jot "I submit this task to Allah's dominion" on a sticky note. Surah 57, Ayah 2
Imam al-Ghazali Imam al-Ghazali | Editor-in-Chief
The Revelation Transcript
29 verses
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Glorifying God is everything in the heavens and the earth. He is the Almighty, the Wise.
2
To Him belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth. He gives life and causes death, and He has power over all things.
3
He is the First and the Last, and the Outer and the Inner, and He has knowledge of all things.
4
It is He who created the heavens and the earth in six days, then settled over the Throne. He knows what penetrates into the earth, and what comes out of it, and what descends from the sky, and what ascends to it. And He is with you wherever you may be. God is Seeing of everything you do.
5
To Him belongs the kingship of the heavens and the earth, and to God all matters are referred.
6
He merges the night into the day, and He merges the day into the night; and He knows what the hearts contains.
7
Believe in God and His Messenger, and spend from what He made you inherit. Those among you who believe and give will have a great reward.
8
What is the matter with you that you do not believe in God, when the Messenger calls you to believe in your Lord, and He has received a pledge from you, if you are believers?
9
It is He who sends down upon His servant clear revelations, to bring you out of darkness into the light. God is Gentle towards you, Most Compassionate.
10
And why is it that you do not spend in the cause of God, when to God belongs the inheritance of the heavens and the earth? Not equal among you are those who contributed before the conquest, and fought. Those are higher in rank than those who contributed afterwards, and fought. But God promises both a good reward. God is Well Experienced in what you do.
11
Who is he who will lend God a loan of goodness, that He may double it for him, and will have a generous reward?
12
Narrator
On the Day when you see the believing men and believing women—their light radiating ahead of them, and to their right: “Good news for you today: gardens beneath which rivers flow, dwelling therein forever. That is the great triumph.”
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the Hypocrites- men
On the Day when the hypocritical men and hypocritical women will say to those who believed, “Wait for us; let us absorb some of your light.” It will be said, “Go back behind you, and seek light.” A wall will be raised between them, in which is a door; within it is mercy, and outside it is agony.
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The others
They will call to them, “Were we not with you?” They will say, “Yes, but you cheated your souls, and waited, and doubted, and became deluded by wishful thinking, until the command of God arrived; and arrogance deceived you regarding God.”
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The others
“Therefore, today no ransom will be accepted from you, nor from those who disbelieved. The Fire is your refuge. It is your companion—what an evil fate!”
16
Is it not time for those who believe to surrender their hearts to the remembrance of God, and to the truth that has come down, and not be like those who were given the Book previously, but time became prolonged for them, so their hearts hardened, and many of them are sinners?
17
Know that God revives the earth after its death. We thus explain the revelations for you, so that you may understand.
18
The charitable men and charitable women, who have loaned God a loan of righteousness—it will be multiplied for them, and for them is a generous reward.
19
Those who believe in God and His messengers—these are the sincere and the witnesses with their Lord; they will have their reward and their light. But as for those who disbelieve and deny Our revelations—these are the inmates of the Blaze.
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Know that the worldly life is only play, and distraction, and glitter, and boasting among you, and rivalry in wealth and children. It is like a rainfall that produces plants, and delights the disbelievers. But then it withers, and you see it yellowing, and then it becomes debris. While in the Hereafter there is severe agony, and forgiveness from God, and acceptance. The life of this world is nothing but enjoyment of vanity.
21
Race towards forgiveness from your Lord; and a Garden as vast as the heavens and the earth, prepared for those who believe in God and His messengers. That is the grace of God; He bestows it on whomever He wills. God is the Possessor of Immense Grace.
22
No calamity occurs on earth, or in your souls, but it is in a Book, even before We make it happen. That is easy for God.
23
That you may not sorrow over what eludes you, nor exult over what He has given you. God does not love the proud snob.
24
Those who are stingy, and induce people to be stingy. Whoever turns away—God is the Independent, the Praiseworthy.
25
We sent Our messengers with the clear proofs, and We sent down with them the Book and the Balance, that humanity may uphold justice. And We sent down iron, in which is violent force, and benefits for humanity. That God may know who supports Him and His messengers invisibly. God is Strong and Powerful.
26
We sent Noah and Abraham, and established in their line Prophethood and the Scripture. Some of them are guided, but many of them are sinners.
27
Then We sent in their wake Our messengers, and followed up with Jesus son of Mary, and We gave him the Gospel, and instilled in the hearts of those who followed him compassion and mercy. But as for the monasticism which they invented—We did not ordain it for them—only to seek God’s approval. But they did not observe it with its due observance. So We gave those of them who believed their reward, but many of them are sinful.
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O you who believe! Fear God, and believe in His Messenger: He will give you a double portion of His mercy, and will give you a light by which you walk, and will forgive you. God is Forgiving and Merciful.
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That the People of the Book may know that they have no power whatsoever over God’s grace, and that all grace is in God’s hand; He gives it to whomever He wills. God is Possessor of Great Grace.
Imam al-Tabari Imam al-Tabari | Senior Correspondent & Bureau Historian