Surah Al-Hijr — Verse 86

Word Meanings:

• الْخَلَّاقُ (Al-Khallaq): The Supreme Creator, the One Who creates everything with perfect precision and wisdom. The intensive form indicates His continuous and repeated act of creation.
• الْعَلِيمُ (Al-'Aleem): The All-Knowing, the One Whose knowledge encompasses everything—the hidden and the apparent, the past, present, and future.

Explanation of the Verse:

In this verse, Allah reassures His Messenger (peace be upon him) with a profound truth: "Indeed, your Lord—He is the Supreme Creator, the All-Knowing."

This means that Allah alone is the Creator of all things—of the heavens, the earth, and everything within them. Nothing exists except by His will and His power. His creation is not a one-time event; rather, He continuously creates, sustains, and brings forth new things at every moment. The intensive form of "Khallaq" emphasizes that His creative power is limitless and ongoing.

At the same time, He is "Al-'Aleem"—the All-Knowing. He knows every detail of His creation: every leaf that falls, every seed that sprouts, every breath taken by every living being. Nothing is hidden from Him, whether in the heavens or on the earth, whether in the depths of the oceans or in the innermost thoughts of hearts.

This verse carries a beautiful message of hope and reassurance. When you know that your Lord is the Creator of everything, you realize that nothing is impossible for Him. When you know that He is the All-Knowing, you understand that He is fully aware of your struggles, your prayers, and your sincere efforts. He knows what you need before you even ask, and He knows the best way to grant it to you.

So, dear believer, let this verse fill your heart with tranquility. The One who created you from nothing, who knows every detail of your life, is more than capable of answering your duas, relieving your distress, and guiding you through every difficulty. Place your trust in Him, for He is the Creator who never fails, and the Knower who never errs.