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The Importance Of The Signs Leading To Faith
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This verse states that the signs leading to faith, which are
visible both in this world and in one’s body, will lead people to
belief by enabling them to acquire sure and certain knowledge.

Such a faith will lead to a greater fear [and awareness] of God,
which will cause believers to abide by His commands and pro-
hibitions in a more conscientious manner. As they perform their

religious obligations in submission to God, those who ponder
the proofs of creation will come to believe that God sees all of
their deeds and will reward them for their good actions.

Similarly, the fact that God knows even their slightest sin will
lead them to repent and strive to abandon these sins.
God calls on believers in the following terms:

O you who believe! Have fear [and awareness] of God, seek the
means of drawing near to Him, and strive in His Way so that,
hopefully, you will be successful. (Qur’an, 5:35)

As revealed in this verse, trying to draw closer to God is a
means of hoping for salvation. Therefore, the signs leading to
faith are means that help believers draw closer to Him by ac-
quiring a deeper comprehension and understanding of His ex-

istence and nature. For instance, meditating on the living beings
He has created, as well as observing and thinking about their
perfect internal structures and systems, enable people to wit-

ness God’s infinite might and power from a closer vantage
point.
For example, people who learn about the human body’s

magnificent structures see the clear evidence of God’s existence
and artistry, and realize that everything, including their own
bodies, is His work and is controlled by Him at every moment.