If There is Creation There
Must be a Creator

The creation is an introduction to the Creator. One who seriously reflects on the universe, will certainly discover God and lead his life in accordance with his commands.

Chapter 86 of the Quran states: “By the heavens and that which comes in the night— and what could make you know what it is that comes in the night? It is the shining star—[for] no human being has been left unguarded. Let man reflect on what he was created from. He was created from spurting fluid, issuing from between the backbone and the breastbone: He certainly has the power to bring him back to life. On the Day when secrets are disclosed, [man] will have no power, and no helper. By the heavens, ever-revolving, by the earth cracking open with new growth, it is surely a decisive utterance; and is not to be taken lightly. They are planning a scheme, and so am I: so bear with those who deny the truth, and let them be for a little while.” (86:1-17)

A star shining upon a person is a symbolic reminder of the fact that an Observer is watching him. This Observer is recording a person’s deeds. He will resurrect him after his death and take the reckoning of all his deeds. It is the period of respite (during which a person is put to the test) which acts as a ‘wedge’ between him and the aforesaid event. As soon as the period of trial is over, he will face the consequences—from which he seems to be far away today.

The Creator of the universe in His being is invisible. But in His creative activity He is visible in all the things of the universe. If a person seriously reflects on the universe, he will certainly find God. He will certainly learn the reality that in the present universe the only right attitude for him is one of obedience to God. Those who are insolent or arrogant have no place in this world of God. The creation is an introduction to the Creator, if there is creation there must be a Creator. Creation gives glimpses of the Creator to the observer.