1819 Nay, thunder itself, which may frighten you, is but a tame and beneficent force before Him, declaring His praises, like the rest of creation. Thunder thus aptly gives the name of this Surah of contrasts, where what we may think terrible is shown to be really a submissive instrument of good in Allah's hands. 1820 And the angels, whom we think to be beautiful creatures of power and glory nearest to Allah, yet feel reverence and awe even as they praise His Holy Name. 1821 Who is puny man, to call Allah in question? Cf. some variations on this theme in the Book of Job, e.g., chapters 38 to 41.