Nature Subjected to Mankind

in the vastness of space is a great testament to the limitless power and limitless wisdom of the Creator. The position of the stars cannot be accidental. This meaningful placement testifies to the fact that the Creator of this universe is a Great Being who has established the system by means of His great power. There is no other explanation for the great happenings in the universe. Nature Subjected to Mankind One of God’s blessings to man is the subjecting of nature to him. There are two verses in the Quran which say: “It is God who has subjected the sea to you so that you may sail thereon by His command, and so that you may seek His bounty, and so that you may be grateful. He has subjected whatever is in Heaven and on the earth to you; it is all from Him. In that are signs for those who ponder.” (45:12-13) ‘Subjecting’ something means harnessing something to make it usable. God, who is the Creator of the entire universe, has subjected all things in nature. Everything is governed by the laws of nature and by determining them one can tap into the potential of the world around. As such it has become possible for man to make use of God’s creation to fulfill his own needs. Had natural phenomena not been conquered or subjected by divine laws, it would not have been possible for man to make use of them. One example is that of the sea. The natural water reservoirs in the form of seas, are spread over about 71% of the earth’s surface. Modern scientific research has revealed that there is a great law of nature which maintains these reservoirs