Verses on Creation

Quranic Verses Describing God’s Creation

Reflecting on creation is one way to gain knowledge of God. That is why, in the Quran, He invites people to reflect on His works throughout the universe, so that they may recognise the greatness and wisdom of their Creator.
The following section lists Quranic verses about creation. The list is not exhaustive, and further verses will be added in future updates. Enjoy reading!



Read in the name of your Lord Who created,created man from a clinging clot.Read, and your Lord is the Most Generous,Who taught by the pen,taught man what he did not know[1].[1] These five verses (1-5) are the first ever verses revealed of the Qur’an. The Prophet (ﷺ) was retreating at a cave in the outskirts of Makkah when the angel Gabriel appeared before him, and ordered him to read. Since the Prophet (ﷺ) was unlettered, he would respond, “I cannot read.” Gabriel would then squeeze him tightly and order him again to read. Ultimately, Gabriel said to him: “Read in the name of your Lord …”.Quran — Surah Al-Alaq (96:1–5)Source : QuranEnc.com — English Translation - Rowwad Translation Center — v1.0.19 

Glorify the name of your Lord, the Most High,Who created and fashioned in due proportion,and Who determined [the creation] then inspired them,and Who brings forth the pasture,then makes it into withered chaff.Quran — Surah Al-A'laa (87:1–5)Source : QuranEnc.com — English Translation - Rowwad Translation Center — v1.0.19

Woe to man; how ungrateful he is[5]![5] i.e., the disbelievers.From what did He create him?He created him from a drop of semen and proportioned him[6],[6] His creation, provisions, life span, etc.then He made the way easy for him[7];[7] i.e., the way out of his mothers’ wombs (his birth), or the way to guidance.then He caused him to die and be buried;then when He wills, He will resurrect him.Quran — Surah Abasa (80:17–22)Source : QuranEnc.com — English Translation - Rowwad Translation Center — v1.0.19

Let man consider the food he eats:How We pour down rainwater in torrents,and cause the soil to split open [for sprouts],and cause grains to grow in it,as well as grapes and fodder,and olive trees and date palms,and dense orchards,and fruits and grass,Quran — Surah Abasa (80:24–31)Source : QuranEnc.com — English Translation - Rowwad Translation Center — v1.0.19

Does man think that he will be left neglected[10]?[10] i.e., without purpose and responsibility, or without returning to Allah for account.Was he not once a drop of semen emitted,then he became a clinging clot[11], then He created him and perfected his form,[11] "‘Alaqah": an embryo that resembles a leech.and made from him both genders, male and female?Is not He able to bring the dead back to life?Quran — Surah Al-Qiyaama (75:36–40)Source : QuranEnc.com — English Translation - Rowwad Translation Center — v1.0.19

Your Lord is Allah, Who created the heavens and earth in six days and then rose over [i.e., istawa] the Throne[19]. He makes the night and day overlap in rapid succession. He made the sun, the moon, and the stars – all subservient to His command. Behold, His is the creation and the command. Blessed is Allah, the Lord of the worlds.[19] The verb ‘istawa’ literally means rose and ascended in a manner befitting His Majesty, unlike any of His creation.Quran — Surah الأعراف (7:54)Source : QuranEnc.com — English Translation - Rowwad Translation Center — v1.0.19

It is He Who sends the winds as glad tidings ahead of His Mercy, until when they bear heavy clouds, We drive them to a lifeless land then We send down rain from it, producing thereby every kind of fruit. This is how We raise the dead, so that you may take heed.Quran — Surah Al-A'raaf (7:57)Source : QuranEnc.com — English Translation - Rowwad Translation Center — v1.0.19

Do they ascribe to Him partners who cannot create anything, but are themselves created?Quran — Surah Al-A'raaf (7:191)Source : QuranEnc.com — English Translation - Rowwad Translation Center — v1.0.19

It is He Who merges the two bodies of water: one fresh and palatable and the other salty and bitter, and He has made between them a barrier and an insurmountable partition[29].[29] When salt and fresh waters meet, although both mix together, each still keeps its distinctive qualities, as if a barrier prevents them from mixing completely.It is He Who created human beings from water[30], then made between them bonds of kinship and marriage, for your Lord is Most Capable.[30] i.e., the zygote (the mixture of sperm and egg).Quran — Surah Al-Furqaan (25:53–54)Source : QuranEnc.com — English Translation - Rowwad Translation Center — v1.0.19

Blessed is He Who placed in the sky constellations and placed therein a radiant lamp[35] and a luminous moon.[35] i.e., the sun.It is He Who made the night and the day to follow each other so that everyone who wishes may reflect or become grateful.Quran — Surah Al-Furqaan (25:61–62)Source : QuranEnc.com — English Translation - Rowwad Translation Center — v1.0.19

It is Allah Who created you from dust[2], then from a drop of semen, and then He made you into pairs[3]. No female conceives nor gives birth without His knowledge. None is given long life or cut short of his life except that it is in a Record[4]. That is surely easy for Allah.[2] i.e., your father, Adam. [3] i.e., into males and females.
[4] i.e., the Preserved Tablet (al-Lawh al-Mahfūzh).The two bodies of water are not alike: one is fresh and palatable, pleasant to drink, and the other is salty and bitter. Yet from each you eat fresh meat and extract ornaments to wear. And you see the ships traverse their way through both, so that you may seek His bounty and so that you may give thanks.He merges the night into the day and the day into the night, and subjected the sun and the moon, each running its course for an appointed term. Such is Allah, your Lord. To Him belongs the dominion, whereas those whom you invoke besides Him do not own so much as the membrane of a date stone.Quran — Surah Faatir (35:11–13)Source : QuranEnc.com — English Translation - Rowwad Translation Center — v1.0.19

Do you not see that Allah sends down rain from the sky, then We bring forth thereby fruits of various colors? And in the mountains there are various tracts of white and red, of various colors, and raven black;just as humans, animals and livestock are of various colors. Only the people of knowledge among His slaves fear Allah. Indeed, Allah is All-Mighty, All-Forgiving.Quran — Surah فاطر (35:27–28)Source : QuranEnc.com — English Translation - Rowwad Translation Center — v1.0.19

Have you thought about the water that you drink?Is it you who bring it down from the clouds, or is it We Who bring it down?If We willed, We could make it salty; will you not then give thanks?Have you thought about the fire that you kindle?Is it you who produced its trees[8], or is it We Who produced it?[8] Referring to Arabian trees, markh and ‘afār, which produce fire when their green branches are rubbed against each other.We made it a reminder [of the Hellfire] and a benefit for the travelers[9].[9] By which they ignite fire. Travelers are mentioned in particular because it is of special convenience to them, although it is of use for all people in general.So glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most Great.Quran — Surah Al-Waaqia (56:68–74)Source : QuranEnc.com — English Translation - Rowwad Translation Center — v1.0.19