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The Signs Leading To Faith
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The Qur’an Emphasizes the Signs’ Importance
The Qur’an clearly reveals that human beings were cre-

ated by God to worship and serve Him, and that they can ex-
pect to live eternally in the Hereafter. Furthermore, He calls
upon them to think deeply about the proofs that bear witness
to these truths. The Qur’an refers to the phenomena and enti-

ties that are certain proofs of God’s existence, oneness, and
names as “signs.” Just as these are written in the Qur’an, they

also exist in the world and in a person’s soul, for: “There are
certainly Signs in Earth for people with certainty, and in
yourselves as well. Do you not then see?” (Qur’an, 51:20-21)
The same truth is also stated in other verses:

We will show them Our Signs on the horizon and within
themselves, until it is clear to them that it is the truth. Is it not
enough for your Lord that He is a witness of everything?

(Qur’an, 41:53)
In the heavens and Earth there are certainly Signs for the be-

lievers. (Qur’an, 45:3)
Among His Signs is the creation of the heavens and Earth and

all the creatures He has spread about in them ... (Qur’an, 42:29)
These proofs are not restricted to the Qur’an, but are found
everywhere around us. Whether it be a bird alighting on a tree

branch, a flower in a garden, or a star in the sky, everything we
encounter constitutes a message sent by our Lord to be read in
our souls. From this point of view, even a single flower repre-

sents an entire letter bearing a message from our Creator to
those who can read it.
On the other hand, some signs leading to faith confirm