Signs in Creation: A Call to Reflect

The Universe as a Living Message

The Quran reminds us that the heavens and the earth are not just lifeless matter; they are living signs for those who think:

“Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth, and in the alternation of night and day, there are signs for people of understanding.”
(Quran 3:190)

These are the people who refuse to live in heedlessness. Whether standing, sitting, or lying down, they remember their Lord and reflect on His creation. Their hearts respond with awe and humility:

“Our Lord, You have not created all this without purpose. Glory be to You! Save us from the torment of the Fire.”
(Qur’an 3:191)

Reflection Leads to Realization

Such reflection awakens realization. Can it be possible that a universe running in perfect harmony for millions of years should end in nothingness? That human beings—blessed with awareness, beauty, and longing—should simply vanish into sorrow?

Is it thinkable that in a world where a tiny seed gives birth to a forest, good deeds will bear no fruit? Or that in a world where dawn unfailingly follows night, justice will never come after oppression?

To those who ponder deeply, such a conclusion is impossible. Creation itself whispers of meaning, justice, and ultimate accountability.

Responding to the Call of Faith

The Qur’an then records the response of the faithful:

“Our Lord, we have heard a caller calling us to faith, saying, ‘Believe in your Lord,’ and we believed. Our Lord, forgive us our sins, remove from us our misdeeds, and let us die with the righteous.”
(Quran 3:193)

Here, the voice of the preacher is nothing more than the human articulation of the truth that creation itself has been proclaiming all along. The stars, the sun, the winds, the soil—each silently testifies to God’s order. The preacher simply gives words to this universal message.

The Wisdom of Remembrance

True wisdom is not measured by intellectual brilliance or worldly achievements. The Quran explains that true wisdom belongs to those who remember God and uncover His purpose woven into the fabric of the universe:

 "Our Lord, grant us what You have promised through Your messengers and do not disgrace us on the Day of Resurrection. Surely, You never fail in Your promise.”
(Quran 3:194)

By contrast, the unwise person remains absorbed in worldly distractions, blind to the greater plan of the Creator. Such a life may appear full, but it is empty of the very meaning for which existence was granted.

The Quran calls us to lift the veils from our eyes, to hear the silent proclamation of creation, and to respond with humility and remembrance. Wisdom lies not in ignoring the signs, but in aligning our lives with the Creator’s purpose—so that when light is separated from darkness, we may dwell in His eternal light.

The universe is not silent—it speaks. The wise are those who listen, reflect, and respond.*

Reference: Quran 3:190–194, Quran Commentary (Tazkirul Quran) by Maulana Wahiduddin Khan. Published by Goodword Books