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Chapter 32, Prostration (Al-Sajdah) · verses 1–3On the face of it, this is an ordinary statement consisting of just a few words.Chapter 32, Prostration (Al-Sajdah) · verses 4–9The gradual creation of the universe, in six days meaning six stages, along with the system full of wisdom governing it, is indicative of the fact that the Creator has some special purpose behind this creation.Chapter 32, Prostration (Al-Sajdah) · verses 10–14Man’s creation for the first time is enough to convince mankind of the possibility of creation for the second time.Chapter 32, Prostration (Al-Sajdah) · verses 15–17For an individual to avail of guidance, his willingness to accept the Truth is the most important factor.Chapter 32, Prostration (Al-Sajdah) · verses 18–22A believer (mu’min ) is one who accepts the Divine Truth and a sinner (faasiq) is one who rejects it for the sake of self-protection.Chapter 32, Prostration (Al-Sajdah) · verses 23–26The awarding of the Book of God to a group is tantamount to bestowing the keys of world leadership upon that group.Chapter 32, Prostration (Al-Sajdah) · verses 27–30In ancient Makkah the polytheists were dominant, while Islam was in a very weak position, so much so that the polytheists used to ridicule Islam and Muslims.