HIDDEN SIGNS OF LIFE
Spirit of Islam, July-August 2026, p. 15
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan is named as the default author of the periodical; a piece that carries another writer’s byline is credited to that writer.
Their invisibility does not mean nonexistence. Rather, it reflects the limits of human perception. For a thoughtful person, this becomes a point of realization. If thousands of physical realities can exist without our knowledge, why should the existence of a Creator be dismissed merely because He is not directly visible to us? The unseen is not unreal. In fact, much of reality lies beyond the reach of our senses. The universe is like a vast ocean, while human knowledge is only a small drop. Every scientific discovery should therefore increase humility rather than arrogance. It should remind us that behind this immense and ordered universe stands a Creator whose knowledge encompasses all things. Thus, the discovery of unknown tree species becomes more than a scientific finding. It becomes a sign. It tells us that reality is far greater than what we currently know. And if unseen species can exist beyond our awareness, then the existence of God—the ultimate unseen reality—should not be difficult to understand. The limitations of human knowledge are themselves among the strongest signs pointing to the existence of God. The discovery of thousands of unknown tree species is not merely a scientific fact. It is also a reminder of the limitations of human understanding. There are realities that exist even when they are beyond our observation. Every flower, every fruit, every drop of water, and every breath of fresh air carries a silent message. These things are not merely objects of enjoyment. They are reminders of the Creator’s generosity.

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