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THE MIRACLE IN THE ATOM

Photons coming from the sun make it possible for us to see a world full of colour by
impinging on the structure of the objects on the earth.

ge, Who knows, sees and creates everything.
Allah created every 'where' both that which we are able to see and that
which we cannot, with boundless artistry and He gave innumerable favours
to be at our service, whether we are aware of them or not. The subject of colo-
urs about which we previously knew nothing, and felt no need to learn, has
been brought to our attention in all its details and complexity as science ad-
vanced. It is undeniable that scientific development and progress ought to ca-
use everyone who uses his wisdom and conscience to believe in the existence
of Allah. Nonetheless, people still exist who ignore the superior artistry and
wisdom observable at every point in the universe. The acclaimed scientist,
Louis Pasteur made an interesting remark on this subject saying "Little scien-
ce takes you away from God but more of it takes you to Him". 23
As a person learns more about the examples of creation surrounding
him, he grasps much better that Allah encompasses him from every direction,

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