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THE QUR’AN AND THE
SIGNS LEADING TO FAITH
I slamic scholars define the “signs leading to faith”
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as all forms of truth, information, and evidence of
creation that lead people to faith, serve as proofs of
God’s existence and oneness, and reveal His supe-
rior might, knowledge, and art. In short, they are
the “truths that lead to faith and are a means
whereby faith can be acquired and simultaneously
enhanced, developed, and perfected.”
Although people cannot see God directly, they
can comprehend His existence, might, and some of
His names by looking at His creation. Just as every
painting introduces its artist, all living and inani-
mate entities introduce us to God, their Creator.
Human beings must consider this and bear witness
to the proofs of creation. Indeed, in the Qur’an God
gives us examples of various animals (e.g., the
camel, gnat, bee, and spider) as well as plants, trees,
mountains, the Earth, and sky, that serve as signs
leading to faith. In other words, we are expected to
view them as miracles of creation. Some of the rele-
vant verses in this context are given below:
