THE WORD OF GOD

deny? Pearls and corals come forth from both of them. Which, of your Lord’s wonders would you deny? His are the lofty ships, that rear aloft on the sea like mountains. Which of your Lord’s wonders would you deny? (55: 10-25) A large part of this universe is filled with stars which consist entirely of fire. Jinns are also made of this fire. But human beings have been given special treatment by God in that they have been made of earth, or clay, which is an extremely rare thing in this extensive universe. In the whole universe the earth is a unique exception. Here, all the factors that are conducive to the existence, survival, and cultural development of man have been provided in the most appropriate proportions and in the most balanced manner. One of these arrangements is the system of ‘two easts’ and ‘two wests’ on the earth. In winter, the places on the horizon where the sun rises and sets are different from those in summer. In this way, there is a range of ‘easts’ and ‘wests’. This seasonal difference occurs due to the axial tilt of the earth in space. This tilt is a most unique feature, and man receives many natural advantages on account of this. The exceptional treatment of man and the earth in this universe is such a great manifestation of God’s grace and bounty that man is in no way capable of thanking his Creator sufficiently. All that is on the earth is doomed to perish, while your Lord’s own Self will remain full of majesty and glory. Which of your Lord’s wonders would you deny? Everyone in the heavens and on the earth entreats Him. Every day He manifests Himself in a new state. (55: 26-29) Nothing in this world possesses creative power i.e. the objects on which things depend for their continued existence are not self-created. This shows the boundless power of the Creator. The signs of God in this world are so many that it is not possible for any thinking individual to ignore them. But man is such a transgressor that, even when surrounded by a host of signs, he denies them. o