The path back to God

The verse that we will open the door to deep thought with this time is an extraordinarily subtle message of the Quran, which resonates with wonder and devotion in the world of human thought. The verse highlights an aspect of Allah's creation and control that not only increases the depth of human knowledge, but also opens the door to his heart—illuminates the path to return to the Creator. Today's verse is:

"Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and in the alternation of night and day, there are signs for those who understand."

— (Surah Ale Imran, verse 190)

This verse is a fundamental statement that combines the philosophical, scientific, and spiritual elements of the Quran. Here, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and in the alternation of night and day, Allah is declaring—those who reflect, those who are 'Ulul-Albab', that is, intelligent, aware, will see in it the signs of Allah.

First, the verse mentions—"In the creation of the heavens and the earth...". The sky, which contains billions of galaxies deep within, each star separated by millions of light years; and the earth—this tiny planet in whose bosom the mystery of life has been revealed. By comparing these two creations, Allah explains how small the position of man is, and how vast the scope of His creation is.

Modern astronomy tells us that the size of the universe is about 93 billion light years, and it is constantly expanding. And the Quran says 1400 years ago—there are signs in the creation of this sky and the earth. This is not mere imagination—it is a declaration that calls people to research, to observe, to think. Because this world is not a series of random events; it is the result of the plan of a well-organized being.

Then Allah says—"In the alternation of night and day." This change is not a random transformation. When the earth rotates on its axis, the sunlight shifts from one side and brings down the darkness of night; again, a new day appears on the other side. This continuity is not just a measure of time—it is related to our body’s biological clock, the seasons of farming, the behavior of animals, and even the tides of the ocean.

This alternation of day and night determines our sleep and wakefulness, sets the rhythm of our work lives, and determines the cycle of our food production. We may have become accustomed to this daily miracle by now, but the Quran reminds us—it is an incomparable sign.

The most profound aspect of this verse is that Allah did not say this for a purposeless people. He says—“Ulul-Albab,” meaning those who are intuitive, thoughtful, who do not just see with their eyes—but feel with their minds, and understand with their hearts. Here a classification is made—not all people, but those people who see, think, investigate, and seek to perceive the imprint of the Creator in creation.

This verse teaches us that nature is not just matter—it is a manifestation, a translation of Allah’s power. Every sunrise is a verse like the Quran, every nightfall is a glorification, and every full moon is a reflection of Allah's mercy.

If a person looks carefully, he will understand that day and night are not just time—they are a lesson in discipline. Day calls for action, and night calls for rest; day awakens the external world, night calls for self-reflection. This rhythm has been composed by Allah with His own hands, and it is running effectively every moment, every second.

The verse is an incredible combination of science and spirituality. It says—when you think about the depths of space, when you see the wonders of life on earth, when you notice the orderly transition of day and night—then do not stop thinking of these as just natural laws; rather think—who created these laws? Why is everything so orderly, so perfect? ​​Only then will you realize—behind all these signs is a being with immense knowledge and power—His name is Allah.

This verse is not just information for us—it is a call. It is like a knock on the door of your heart from the Quran. It is as if it says—O man! Don't you see the miracles around you? Don't you think, whose creation is this universe?

If man, in the light of this verse, reads every sunrise as a new life, every night as a new understanding, and every sky as a holy book of creation, then a perfect surrender will awaken within him. He will understand—this world is not the result of a mechanical disaster, but a well-planned, Creator-directed arrangement.

If you want, I can start explaining with the next verse. Tell me, shall I go ahead?