Konsep Ratq dan Fatq dalam QS. al-Anbiyā’ Ayat 30 tentang Penciptaan Alam Semesta

Abstract

The process of the universe’s creation in the Qur’an aims to encourage humanity to use their intellect to understand what the process was like before the earth and all its inhabitants were created. In this context, the theory of the universe’s creation and QS. al-Anbiyā’ [21]: 30, which explains the concept of the separation of the heavens and the earth that were once joined together, are examined. This research aims to analyze the position of ratq and fatq according to the exegetes and to explain the relationship between the two in the process of the universe’s creation. The study uses a qualitative method. The results show that the exegetes agree in positioning ratq as the initial state of the heavens and earth when they were still one unified entity, while fatq is understood as the act of Allah in separating or opening that unity so that a functional cosmic order was formed. This research concludes that ratq and fatq are two interrelated concepts within a single transformation sequence toward the order of the universe, the peak of which is marked by the creation of life as stated at the end of QS. al-Anbiyā’ [21]: 30.