Surah Al-Isra (The Night Journey ) 17 : 99

Explanatory Note

The sūrah portrays the scene as though it is taking place now. It shows this life as having already come to an end and become a distant past. This follows the usual Qur’ānic method of portraying scenes of the hereafter as if they were taking place now in order to enhance their effect, so that people may take heed.

This is followed by a new argument based on what they see in real life but tend to ignore:

“Do they not see that God, who has created the heavens and the earth, has power to create their like?” (Verse 99)

Why should the concept of resurrection be difficult to accept when simple logic confirms that God who has created this majestic universe is able to create a similar one? If He is thus able to create, He is also able to bring creatures back to life after they have died. “He has beyond any doubt seta term for their resurrection.” (Verse 99) He has allowed them a term of life and set a time for their resurrection. However, “The evildoers refuse to accept anything other than disbelief” (Verse 99) Hence their punishment will be fair, as they have had all signs, pointers and evidence to show them the path of guidance, but they refused to follow anything except error and unbelief.