Surah Fussilat — Ayah 11 (41:11)

English translation (Saheeh International)

Then He directed Himself¹ to the heaven while it was smoke and said to it and to the earth, "Come [into being],² willingly or by compulsion." They said, "We have come willingly."

1. See footnote to 2:19.
2. Literally, "become" or "do [as commanded]."

Brief commentary

Then Allah (may He be glorified) resolved to create the sky at a time when it was smoke, saying to it and the earth, “Submit to My command willingly or be forced, it has to be one of the two, They said, “We come willingly; O our Lord! We have no wish except your wish.”