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Both materialism and spirituality are governed
by the same supreme Being: Allah. In the material domain, we continuously
observe the manifestation of Allah’s immutable law, whereas in the spiritual
realm, it is the intellect, reasoning, and reflection that guide one’s comprehension
of the divine order.
In spirituality, when intuition, intellect, and
consciousness are the guiding forces, the true nature of the cosmos becomes
evident. The initial mode of human perception is vision, through which we first
encounter the universe. This observation incites contemplation, which
ultimately redirects the trajectory of human thought, leading to deeper
spiritual insights.
Indeed, the universe, as designed by the
Creator, reflects an inherent perfection in its structure and laws. From the
earth's soil to the heavens above, all creation testifies to the singular truth
that, within the unity of Allah, there is but one law in operation: the law of
servitude (ibadah).
The Earth itself presents a vast array of
landscapes—towering mountains capped with snow, fertile lands adorned with
fruit-bearing trees and vibrant flowers, and barren deserts of endless sand. No
artist or landscape architect has ever conceived a new vision beyond the
natural vistas that Allah has set before us.
This reality serves as undeniable proof that
Allah has adorned the world with these natural vistas to ensure that no human
being is ever disheartened by their surroundings. These manifestations carry
the fragrance of servitude (ibadah), a state that has been part of human nature
since its inception.
Allah’s omnipresence extends from the earth to
the heavens, signifying that His being encompasses the entire cosmos. This
implies that all beings, from humans to animals, plants, and inanimate objects,
are engaged in His glorification. This concept is delineated in explicit terms
in the Quran, in Surah Al-Anbiya, Surah Saba, and Surah Sad.
Translation: "And We made the mountains
and birds subservient to David, to praise Us, and it is within Our power to do
so."
(Quran,
Sad 18)
Translation: (Surah Saba)
"Indeed, We subjected the mountains to
David, who glorified Us with them, and the birds also gathered around him in
praise, all together exalting Allah." (Quran, Surah Saba 10)
Upon a careful examination of these verses, it
becomes clear that the glorification of the natural world—whether through the
mountains or birds—is a form of non-verbal worship. Each aspect of creation,
from the grandest to the smallest, bears testimony to the divine origin of its
existence. This natural glorification is a reflection of the Creator's majesty.
Additionally, the Quran in Surah Al-Isra emphasizes:
"The heavens and the earth glorify Allah, and every creation within the
universe does the same, though you do not understand their glorification."
(Quran 44)
Two key points emerge from this verse: First, all of creation, from the
heavens to the earth, engages in the glorification of Allah. Second, humans and
Jinn are incapable of fully comprehending or perceiving this glorification.
Allah has appointed this act of glorification to every element of the universe,
which includes animals, plants, and inanimate objects. Yet, the second clause
of the verse underscores the fact that humans remain unaware of this divine
worship, unable to perceive the true extent of Allah’s praise through creation.
Thus, the universe, through its intricate design and function, proclaims
Allah’s purity and the rejection of all forms of polytheism. It is only
humankind, in its ignorance, that falls prey to idolatry, while the entire
cosmos testifies to the oneness of Allah.
Indeed, Allah is the Most Forbearing and the Most Forgiving.
Tajalliyat-The Divine Manifestation
KHWAJA SHAMS-UD-DEEN AZEEMI
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE MERCIFUL, THE BENEVOLENT
Dedicated to those scientists, who are inching towards the cognizance of the facts, spotlighted by Allah Almighty, in the wake of their intelligent observation for the top vertex of scientific achievement, which is not other than the "Disastrous end of the Universe". And this is probably during 15th century of Lunar calendar.
