Approaching the West — Page 135
A pproaching the West—135 including “good and pure provisions” (7:33); He it is Who shows you His Signs, and sends down provision for you from heaven; but none pays heed save he who turns to Him (40:14); economical differences (39:53); “clothes” to cover human shame, and the raiment of righteousness being the best dress (7:27)—all these are called “Signs of All ā h” in the Holy Qur’ ā n. Signs are shown through Prophets of God God shows Signs in favor of prophets and their followers as a proof that they are truthful and that He is on their side. Prophetic Signs have two revelatory elements. First, the announcement of a revealed prophecy for a future event and, second, the symbolism of that event. When a Sign takes place, overcoming all impediments, the authority of the prophet showing the Sign is attested that he is from God. Never did We send a Messenger or a Prophet before thee, but when he sought to attain what he aimed at, Satan put obstacles in the way what he sought after. But All ā h removes the obstacles that are placed by Satan. Then All ā h firmly establishes His Signs. And All ā h is All-Knowing, Wise. (22:53)