| The knowledge of divine law relating to the external universe is
derived from a close observation of nature, scientific experiments and
discoveries, but not in the case of laws relating to human life and
the regulation of its conduct which are communicated only through
Revelation to the Messengers and conveyed by them as Messenger of God
to mankind. It is this wherein Islam as a din also distinguishes
itself from the Material concept of life which takes no cognizance of
the Divine Guidance by means of revelation.
God did not merely create the universe, but has also laid down
definite laws comprising it. The Law of Cause and Effect, and the Law
of Uniformity in Nature, among others, being of basic importance, deal
with the external nature of the universe. He has, besides, prescribed
definite laws regulating human life and its activities. That is why
the Quran speaks of those who study nature and try to discover the
laws that govern it as men of knowledge and insight; because, says the
Quran: The signs of His power and wisdom are spread out in the heavens
and on earth, but only people who have conviction in the truthfulness
of His Laws can perceive them -
Quran chapter 45 verse 3-
In seeking knowledge, the believers are spurred on by their belief.
His signs are not only in the outer universe but also in your own
creation as well as that of other living beings who are istributed
everywhere. But these signs are only for those who believe in the
truthfulness of His Laws - Quran chapter 45 verse 4-. They know that;
And in the rotation of night and day; in rain that comes down from the
clouds and gives new life to dead land; and winds that change irection
as per fixed timings. In all these there are signs showing
truthfulness of the Divine Laws; but only for those who use their
intellect and reason - Quran chapter 45 verse 5-
In this way faith in God does not follow from purely logical
arguments; it springs from the direct experience of order, harmony,and
beauty in nature. Along with that the Messenger has told: The Almighty
, Whose Laws successfully function in outer universe, has also
revealed for human society the Divine Code which is based on absolute
truth.If they do not have Eiman in the Divine Laws revealed to you,
even after pondering over His signs which are distributed throughout
the universe, then O Messenger, ask them what other lore will they
believe in
-Quran chapter 45 verse 6- |