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32:9 - But He fashioned him in due proportion and breathed into him something of His spirit. And
He gave you (the faculties of) hearing and sight and feeling (and understanding): little thanks
do ye give! 36393640
3639 The third stage is indicated by "fashioned him in due proportion". Cf. xv. 29. After fertilisation of ovum by the sperm,
an individual life comes into existence, and it is gradually fashioned into shape, its limbs are formed; its animal life
begins to function; all the beautiful adaptations come into play. The fourth stage here mentioned is that of distinctive
Man, into whom Allah's spirit is breathed. Then he rises higher than animals. (32.9)
3640 As a complete man he gets the higher faculties. The five animal senses I understand to be included in the third stage.
But in the fourth stage he rises higher, and is addressed in the second person, "you," instead of the third person "him".
He has now the spiritual counterpart of hearing (i.e., the capacity of hearing Allah's Message) and seeing (i.e., the
inner vision), and feeling the nobler heights of love and understanding the bearings of the inner life (both typified by
the Heart). Yet with all these gifts, what thanks does unregenerate or corrupted man give to Allah? (32.9)
34:13 - They worked for him as he desired (making) Arches Images Basins as large as Reservoirs
and (cooking) Cauldrons fixed (in their places): "Work ye sons of David with thanks! But few of
My servants are grateful!" 38063807
36:35 - That they may enjoy the fruits of this (artistry): it was not their hands that made this: will
they not then give thanks? 39793980
3979 Literally, eat (akala). Cf. vii. 19, n. 1004 and v. 69, n. 776. The same wide meaning of profit, satisfaction, and
enjoyment may be attached to the word "eat" in verse 33 above. (36.35)
3980 Man may till the soil and sow the seed, but the productive forces of nature were not made by man's hands. They are
the handiwork and artistry of Allah, and are evidence of Allah's providence for His creatures. See n. 3978 above.
(36.35)
39:66 - Nay but worship Allah and be of those who give thanks. 4340
4340 To "give thanks" is to show by our conduct that we esteem the gifts of Allah and will use them in His service. (39.66)
40:61 - It is Allah Who has made the Night for you that ye may rest therein and the Day as that
which helps (you) to see. Verily Allah is Full of Grace and Bounty to men: yet most men give
no thanks. 4435
4435 The succession of Day and Night in our physical life is frequently appealed to, as a symbol to draw our attention to the
Mercy and Bounty of Allah. If we viewed these things aright, we should serve Allah and seek Light from Him and Rest
from Him, and celebrate His praises with gratitude. (40.61)
54:35 - As a Grace from Us: Thus do We reward those who give thanks. 5155
5155 "Giving thanks" to Allah in Quranic phrase is to obey Allah's Law, to do His Will, to practise righteousness, to use all
gifts in His service. (54.35)
56:70 - Were it Our Will We could make it salt (and unpalatable): then why do ye not give thanks?
5253
5253 The wonder of the two streams of water, one sweet and the other salt, constantly mingling, and yet always separate,
is referred to more than once. The never-ending circuit is established by streams and rivers mingling with the ocean,
the ocean sending forth mists and steam through a process of evaporation which forms clouds, and the clouds by
condensation pouring forth rain to feed the streams and rivers again: see notes 3111-2 to xxv. 53, and n. 5185 to lv.
19, and the further references given there. (56.70)
67:23 - Say: "It is He Who has created you (and made you grow) and made for you the faculties of
hearing seeing feeling and understanding: little thanks it is ye give." 55825583
5582 The Prophet is asked to draw constant attention to Allah, the source of all growth and development, the Giver of the
faculties by which we can judge and attain to higher and higher spiritual dignity. And yet, such is our self-will, we use
our faculties for wrong purposes and thus show our ingratitude to Allah. (67.23)
5583 For anshaa see n. 923 to vi. 98. (67.23)
Al-Tirmidhi Hadith
Hadith 1733
Narrated by
Sa'd ibn AbuWaqqas
Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said, "It is a fine thing when a believer praises and thanks Allah if good comes to
him, and praises Allah and shows endurance if smitten by affliction. The believer is rewarded for everything, even for the
morsel he raises to his wife's mouth."
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