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In the Name of Allah,
The All-Merciful and Most Merciful
and clouds form to reflect back some of the Sun’s
rays, thereby preventing the air below and Earth’s surface
from becoming too hot. When all of these balances work to-
gether, Earth’s temperature is such that all life can survive. The
fact that so many and varied conditions work together to pro-
duce a magnificent order is one of the countless manifestations
of Allah as the All-Merciful. Earth’s seasons are also a result of
these conditions, and every season is filled with wonderful
things that Allah has created.
Thinking a little about Earth’s size allows us to see Allah’s
mercy. When we examine our planet, we see that it is exactly as
large as it has to be. American geologists state its suitability to
sustain life: “The Earth is exactly the size it needs to be. If it
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