EACH CREATION IS A MIRACLE

EACH CREATION IS A MIRACLE Window to God-realization B EFORE the commencement of his prophetic mission, Moses, together with his wife and family, was traveling from Midian. When he arrived at Mount Sinai, a storm was blowing, and they had lost their way. Then, on the mountainside, Moses saw a fire, and said to his wife: Wait here. I can see a fire. Perhaps I can bring you a brand from it, or find some guidance at the fire. (20: 10) But when he came near, he found that there was much more in the ‘Burning Bush’ than met the eye: ...A voice called out to him: ‘Moses, I am your Lord...’ (20: 11-12) The Lord then asked him, ‘What do you have in your right hand, Moses?’ He replied, ‘It is my staff. I lean on it, and with it, I beat down the leaves for my flock; I also have other uses for it.’ But when Moses, at God’s command, cast it down, it turned into a fast-moving serpent. Similarly, Moses’ hand, when he put it under his armpit, came out shining white—another sign from God. In ancient times the miracles were given to Prophets in order to convince people of their being true prophets. But in modern times, science can be used as substitute to miracles. The revelation of the Quran, being the final book of God, marked the end of the prophetic era. After the Prophet Muhammad, unto whom the Quran was revealed, no other prophet would come to the world. That meant the end of miracles as the world had known them. But miracles provide a powerful incentive for faith; they are a living proof of the truth of the prophets’ message; without them, many would miss the opportunity to get to know God. What would then compensate their absence? It was decided that human learning itself should encompass the miraculous properties invested in all things; knowledge of the inner significance of matter, which had hitherto been revealed unto prophets alone, should be made available to the whole of the human race. Miracles provide a powerful incentive for faith; they are a living proof of the truth of the prophets’ message.