SPIRITUAL UPLIFT

an eclipse. Performing prayers is an acknowledgment that the eclipse is not just a natural event but also a divine sign. Science, in essence, is the study of the universe. The Quran, however, calls upon believers to go beyond mere observation and to reflect deeply upon the creation of the heavens and the earth. It describes believers as those who remember God in all states—standing, sitting, and lying down—and who contemplate the creation, saying: “Our Lord, You have not created all this without purpose.” (3: 191) In this sense, both the scientist and the believer engage with the universe. However, there is a fundamental difference between the two. The scientist seeks knowledge for its own sake, while the believer seeks meaning and guidance through knowledge. For the scientist, knowledge may be an end in itself, but for the believer, it is a means to a higher end. A scientist may be satisfied with discovering facts, whereas a believer finds fulfilment only when such knowledge strengthens faith and deepens understanding of the Creator.  Humble yourself before God and you will be raised in His sight.