Page 50 - Zeal and Enthusiasm in the Qur'an

WHAT EXCITES BELIEVERS?

The observance of Allah’s artistry in creation
Wherever man looks, he sees astonishing examples of Allah’s

artistry. In a Qur’anic verse Allah says:
"We will show them Our signs in the horizons and within
themselves until it becomes clear to them that it is the
truth. But is it not sufficient concerning your Lord that He
is, over all things, a Witness?" 59
Believers get excited when they notice the perfection and
order Allah continuously creates in every corner of the universe.
They see the wisdom, might and the unprecedented artistry be-
hind these miracles and derive pleasure from pondering over the
magnificent creation of Allah. They are amazed at people who re-

main insensitive towards these miracles. If such people would
only listen to their conscience for a short while and think sincerely,
they too would surely feel great excitement at Allah’s artistry and
might. As expressed in many verses of the Qur’an, the perfection
in Allah’s creation is so impressive that anyone who exercises
consciousness can see it. In one verse it is stated that whenever
believers think about the glory in Allah’s creation, they feel awe:

"...Those who remember Allah while standing or sitting or
[lying] on their sides and give thought to the creation of the

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