This verse focuses on the concept of polytheism and the worship of several gods. He challenges the idea of worshipping gods other than Allah who have the power to resurrect the dead, suggesting that there are no such gods on earth.
The verse then states that if there were other gods besides Allah, both the heavens and the earth would have been ruined, indicating that Allah is the only true and powerful deity.
The verse ends by glorifying Allah, the Lord of the Throne, and affirming that He is above all attributes or characteristics that people may attribute to Him.
Explanation of Quranic verses 21-22 Surat Anbiaa.
Surat Al Anbiya verse 21 - سورة الأنبياء.
﴿ أَمِ اتَّخَذُوا آلِهَةً مِّنَ الْأَرْضِ هُمْ يُنشِرُونَ﴾Or have they taken (for worship) aliha (gods) from the earth who raise the dead?
Surat Al Anbiya verse 22 - سورة الأنبياء.
﴿ لَوْ كَانَ فِيهِمَا آلِهَةٌ إِلَّا اللَّهُ لَفَسَدَتَا ۚ فَسُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَرْشِ عَمَّا يَصِفُونَ﴾Had there been therein (in the heavens and the earth) gods besides Allah, then verily both would have been ruined. Glorified be Allah, the Lord of the Throne, (High is He) above what they attribute to Him!
Difficults words.
Some difficult words from the passage:- Surat: This is an Arabic term that refers to a chapter in the Qur'an.
- Polytheism: This is a belief in and worship of multiple gods.
- Implying: This means suggesting or hinting at something without stating it explicitly.
- Deity: This refers to a god or goddess.
- Attributes: This refers to the characteristics or qualities that are associated with someone or something.
- Glorifying: This means praising or worshiping with great devotion.
- Ruined: This means destroyed or damaged beyond repair.
- Throne: This refers to a ceremonial chair or seat of a monarch, bishop, or other high-ranking person.
- Implying: This means suggesting or hinting at something without stating it explicitly.
- Polytheism: This is a belief in and worship of multiple gods.
- Deity: This refers to a god or goddess.
- Attributes: This refers to the characteristics or qualities that are associated with someone or something.
How to worship God.
As God is the one true God worthy of adoration.
Therefore, worship means approaching God and obeying Him, following His commandments and securing God's favor in our lives. Among the most important ways of worship are prayer, fasting, zakat, home pilgrimage, reading the Holy Quran, giving charity, helping others, seeking forgiveness and other good deeds that strengthen our relationship with God.