21:18-19
21:18
Nay, We hurl the Truth against falsehood, and it knocks out its brain, and behold, falsehood doth
perish! Ah! woe be to you for the (false) things ye ascribe (to Us).
21:19
To Him belong all (creatures) in the heavens and on earth: Even those who are in His (very)Presence
are not too proud to serve Him, nor are they (ever) weary (of His service):
All Creatures Worship Allah And do not tire in their Worship
The following excerpt is taken from “In the Shade of the Quran” Sayyid Qutb vol 12 pg. 17-18:
The sūrah presents a contrast between those who reject God and a model of complete obedience exemplified by creatures who are closer to Him. These beings—described in Qurʾān 21:19–20—continually worship God and carry out His commands without pride or fatigue: “To Him belong all those who are in the heavens and on earth. Those who are with Him are never too proud to worship Him, nor do they grow weary. They glorify Him night and day without ceasing.” The phrase “those who are in the heavens and on earth” refers to all created beings known fully only to God. Human knowledge confirms the existence of human beings, while believers also acknowledge the existence of angels and jinn because they are mentioned in the Qurʾān. Beyond this, there may be other forms of intelligent life in the universe suited to their own environments, though knowledge of such beings ultimately belongs only to God.
The expression “those who are with Him” is generally understood to refer to angels and possibly other creatures who are close to God in rank. When used in relation to God, the phrase does not imply physical proximity or location but rather a position of nearness in honor and devotion. These beings demonstrate humility and constant worship, in contrast to unbelievers who display arrogance by refusing to worship. Their existence is described as an unceasing act of glorification of God. While angels devote themselves entirely to worship, human beings can also transform their lives into acts of worship. In Islamic teaching, every action—if performed sincerely for God’s sake—can become an act of devotion, even when it involves engaging in lawful worldly activities
References:
Qutb. In the Shade of the Quran. (Vol. 12 p. 17-18)