The Universe Speaks of
the Glory of God
The discovery of the meaningfulness of the universe is to discover the Creator through His creation. This makes one a God-worshipper with his eyes focussed on the Hereafter.
Chapter 3 of the Quran states that: “There are signs in the creation of the heavens and the earth, and in the alternation of night and day for people of understanding; who remember God while standing, sitting and [lying] on their sides, and who ponder over the creation of the heavens and the earth, saying, ‘Lord, You have not created all this without purpose. Glory be to You! Save us from the torment of the Fire. Lord, those whom You condemn to enter the Fire You have surely brought to disgrace. Wrongdoers will have no supporters. Lord, we have heard a caller calling to the true faith saying, “Believe in your Lord,” and we believed. Lord, forgive us our sins and remove from us our bad deeds and make us die with the virtuous. Our Lord! Grant us what You have promised to us through Your messengers, and do not humiliate us on the Day of Resurrection. Surely, You never fail to fulfil Your promise.’” (3:190-194)
A person finds himself in a world where countless signs of God are scattered all around him. These signs are indicative of reality. Those who reflect and ponder over these signs and earnestly try to hear the message, will certainly find the Creator amidst the creation which demonstrates His glory.
The discovery of the meaningfulness of the universe is no simple matter. This is to discover the Creator through His creation. It is to find the sought (God) by the seeker. The inevitable result of this discovery is that a person becomes serious to the utmost degree. This discovery further reflects in his personality. He becomes a companion of those who were seekers of the truth and who followed the truth after discovering it.
The discovery of reality is not merely the discovery of some philosophy. It is the discovery of one’s responsibilities. It is the discovery of one’s beginning and end. One who made this discovery, he necessarily opts for a life of God-worship, directs his gaze to the straight path which will lead him to Heaven.
