Spirit of Islam, July-August 2026

T he day I plucked the first ripe tomato from a plant that we had grown with our own hands, I experienced a feeling of deep awe. It was no longer just a tomato. It appeared to me as a living sign of God’s creative power. My heart spontaneously turned toward praise and gratitude. For several weeks, I had watched the plant grow. First, it emerged from the soil as a tiny and fragile sprout. Then its leaves gradually spread. After some time, delicate yellow flowers appeared. Soon tiny green tomatoes emerged, hanging quietly from the branches. Day after day, they grew larger until they finally ripened into bright red fruit. Witnessing this silent journey awakened a profound realization within me. Ordinarily, when we buy tomatoes from the market, we rarely think about their origin. We see only the finished product. The hidden story behind it remains unseen. Familiarity turns extraordinary things into ordinary objects. However, when we personally observe the process of growth, the veil of habit is lifted. We begin to see creation with fresh eyes. The Quran draws attention to this reality: “Then let man look at his food” (80: 24) This verse invites us to reflect on what we eat and the remarkable processes behind it. Food is not merely a commodity; it is a sign of divine planning and mercy. Realization is born from observation and reflection. The world around us is filled with divine signs, but repeated exposure often makes us blind to them. A simple plant can become a source of spiritual discovery when viewed thoughtfully. A TOMATO MIRACLE PERSONAL EXPERIENCES Discovery Through Nature