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Surah 57. Al-Hadid, Ayah 17

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ٱعْلَمُوٓا۟ أَنَّ ٱللَّهَ يُحْىِ ٱلْأَرْضَ بَعْدَ مَوْتِهَا ۚ قَدْ بَيَّنَّا لَكُمُ ٱلْـَٔايَـٰتِ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَعْقِلُونَ
IAAlamoo anna All a ha yu h yee alar d a baAAda mawtih a qad bayyann a lakumu al a y a ti laAAallakum taAAqiloon a
[But] know that God gives life to the earth after it has been lifeless!25 We have indeed made Our messages clear unto you, so that you might use your reason.
  - Mohammad Asad

According to most of the commentators - and, particularly, Zamakhshari, Razi and Ibn Kathir - this is a parabolic allusion to the effect of a re-awakening of God-consciousness in hearts that had become deadened by self-satisfaction and false pride.

You should know that Allah restores the earth to life after its death. We have spelled out Our revelations for you, so that you may understand.
  - Muhammad Farooq-i-Azam Malik
Know that Allah revives the earth after its death.1 We have certainly made the signs clear for you so perhaps you will understand.
  - Mustafa Khattab

 So it is easy for Him to soften your hearts as well.

Know that Allah quickeneth the earth after its death. We have made clear Our revelations for you, that haply ye may understand.
  - Marmaduke Pickthall
Know ye (all) that Allah giveth life to the earth after its death! already have We shown the Signs plainly to you that ye may learn wisdom. 5297
  - Abdullah Yusuf Ali

As the dead earth is revived after the refreshing showers of rain, so is it with the spirit of man, whether as an individual or a race or Ummat. There is no cause for despair. Allah's Truth will revive the spiritual faculties if it is accepted with humility and zeal.

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