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The Praiseworthy
He sends down abundant rain, after they have lost all hope,
and unfolds His mercy. He is the Protector, the Praiseworthy.
(Surat ash-Shura, 42:28)

All plants and animals live and glorify Allah wherever He has
placed them. A fish in the ocean or a cactus in the desert lead their
lives with great submission, according to what Allah has deter-
mined for them, and their maintenance of His order indicates this
glorification. Everything in the heavens and Earth, oceans consisting
of tons of water, mountains rising thousands of meters, clouds drift-
ing in the sky, and thunderstorms also glorify Allah and indicate His
infinite knowledge and power. Yet those who do not believe fail to
grasp this glorification, as stated below:
The seven heavens and Earth and everyone in them glorify
Him. There is nothing that does not glorify Him with
praise, but you do not understand their glorification. He is
Lenient, Ever-Forgiving. (Surat al-Isra’, 17:44)
On the other hand, believers grasp our Lord’s greatness, glorify
Him, and thank Him for the blessings He grants, for they know that
He expects them to be thankful servants. Allah commands thus:
What is in the heavens and in the earth belongs to Allah.
We have instructed those given the Book before you, and
you yourselves to have fear [and awareness] of Allah. But if
you do not believe, what is in the heavens and in the earth
belongs to Allah. Allah is Rich Beyond Need, Praiseworthy.
(Surat an-Nisa’, 4:131)

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