The Exegesis of the Saying of Allah the Exalted: “Have you not seen that those in the heavens and the earth and the birds glorify Him? Each has known its prayer and its glorification, and Allah is Knowing”

Then he said: “Have you not seen” — the hamzah is for interrogation that enters upon negation. When interrogation enters upon negation, it conveys affirmation, like , meaning “We have expanded for you your chest.” “Have you not seen” means “You have seen.” So the hamzah of interrogation, when it enters upon negation, conveys affirmation, meaning the establishment of what is mentioned, not its negation. Did you understand, Sami? I am saying that when the hamzah of interrogation enters upon negation, it conveys affirmation, meaning the establishment of what is mentioned, not its negation. For example, Allah said to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): .