Transliteration:( Awalam yaraw ilat tairi fawqahum saaaffaatinw wa yaqbidn; maa yumsikuhunna il'lar rahmaan; innahoo bikulli shai in baseer )
"Have they not seen the birds above them, spreading and folding their wings [38]? None holds them up, except the Most Merciful [39]. Indeed, He is All-Seeing of everything [40]."
This verse draws attention to the birds flying above, constantly spreading and folding their wings. The verse teaches us that it is not the birds' wings alone that keep them airborne, but it is Allah who holds them up. This is a reminder that everything in the heavens and the earth is under Allah’s control. Without His protection, even the lightest objects, like birds, would fall. It also applies to heavy objects like airplanes, which may seem to stay in the air due to their machinery, but in reality, it is Allah’s will that prevents them from crashing.
In this part of the verse, Allah is described as the Most Merciful, indicating that He not only has the power to sustain creation but does so with His mercy. The flight of birds, and the safety of planes, are examples of Allah’s constant mercy in ensuring that these beings do not fall or harm themselves.
The verse concludes by emphasizing that Allah is All-Seeing of everything. Whether it is the flight of birds or the position of the heavens, Allah sees everything in perfect detail. His awareness encompasses all things, both visible and invisible, and His control over the universe is complete.
The tafsir of Surah Al-Mulk verse 19 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Mulk ayat 16 which provides the complete commentary from verse 16 through 19.
(67:19) Have they not seen birds above them spreading and closing their wings, with none holding them except the Merciful One?[29] He oversees everything.[30]
29. That is, each bird that flies in the air, does so in the protection of the All-Merciful God. He it is Who has given to each bird the form and structure by which it became able to fly. He it is Who has taught each bird the method to fly. He it is Who has made the air obey the laws by which it became possible for the heavier than air bodies to fly in it, and He it is Who upholds every bird in the air, otherwise the moment Allah withdraws His protection from it, it drops to the ground.
30. That is, this is not confined only to birds, but whatever exists in the world, exists because of Allah’s keeping and guardianship. He alone provides the means necessary for the existence of everything, and He alone keeps watch that everything created by Him is provided with the necessities of life.
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