Muhammad, or Abu al-Qasim, verily, Allah, the Exalted and Glorious would carry the Heavens on the Day of Judgment upon one finger and earths upon one finger and the mountains and trees upon one finger and the ocean and moist earth upon one finger, and in fact the whole of the creation upon one finger, and then He would stir them and say: I am your Lord, I am your Lord. Thereupon Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) smiled testifying what that scholar had said. He then recited this verse:" And they honour not Allah with the honour due to Him; and the whole earth will be in His grip on the Day of Resurrection and the heaven rolled up in His right hand. Glory be to Him I and highly Exalted is He above what they associate (with Him)" (Az-Zumar:67).
The Majesty of Divine Power
This profound narration from Sahih Muslim 2786 a reveals Allah's absolute sovereignty over creation. The imagery of Allah holding all creation - heavens, earths, mountains, trees, oceans, and all existence - upon a single finger demonstrates His limitless power and the insignificance of creation before His majesty.
Theological Significance
The Prophet's smile confirms the truth of this description, affirming Allah's attributes without likening Him to creation (tanzih). This narration refutes those who deny Allah's attributes while maintaining His transcendence above human comprehension.
The accompanying Quranic verse from Surah Az-Zumar (39:67) reinforces this concept, showing that earthly measurements cannot comprehend Divine reality. The entire universe that appears vast to us is but a small creation in Allah's hand.
Spiritual Lessons
This teaching instills proper awe and reverence for Allah, correcting human misconceptions about His greatness. It reminds believers that true honor belongs only to Allah, and all creation will ultimately acknowledge His lordship on Judgment Day.
The declaration "I am your Lord" serves as the ultimate truth that every soul will witness, leaving no room for denial or polytheism when faced with this overwhelming demonstration of Divine power.