The Majestic Quran

intuitive ability to discern between right and wrong, true and false, and sense God’s existence and oneness” (Asad). A positive vision of Humanity, a far cry from Hobbs (d.1679) image of beastly, brutal and selfish humanity. We can’t fail to see all around us wonderful and awesome signs that point to God’s creative power. Seven signs are brought to our attention: the creation of humanity from elements, the love between husband and wife, differences in language and people’s colour, the functions of night and day, the lightning and the winds. These natural phenomena point to their Creator, and the Quran urges readers to progress onto the next stage – that of recognising God as the Creator, worthy of worship. There is another prediction: “If pollution has appeared on land and sea it’s because of what people have done with their hands, it is to make them taste something of the fruits of what they have done” (41). The reference can be to the climate crisis. There is another remarkable prediction: Verse 55 predicts: Islam will continue until the end of the time; there will always be true believers to the Last Day. This is good news: despite setbacks, the Ummah will thrive. In the name of God, the Kind, the Caring. 1 Alif Lam Meem . T R P 2 The Romans were defeated 3 in a nearby land; but after their defeat, they will be victorious 4 within a few years. Whether it occurs sooner or later, the decision is God’s; that day the believers will rejoice 5 at the victory from God. He grants victory to anyone He wants; the Almighty, the Caring. 6 God’s promise; God never breaks His promise, but most people don’t know.