Fazl-e-Umar — Page 283
Fazle Umar 283 it was believed that the heavens were solid in their formation. Does not this fact alone constitute an argument in support of the Quran being the revealed Word of God? 3) Influence and benefits of colour “And He has pressed into service the things He has created for you in the earth, varying in colours. Surely, in that is a Sign for people who take heed. ” (Ch. 16:V. 14) …Colours, too, cast their influences upon man and work for his benefit. The effect of colour upon the human body and mind is only a recent discovery of science. It is a marvel of the Qur’an that it made clear reference to this effect more than thirteen centuries before its discovery by scientists. The verse points out that not only differ- ent objects in nature but also their distinctive hues and colours serve man’s physical needs. It is no wonder then that God should have made similar or even greater and better provision for his spiritual needs…. 4) Sun produces light and moon reflects light “Blessed is He Who has made in the heavens mansions of the stars and has placed therein a Lamp producing light and a moon that reflects light. ” (Ch. 25:V. 62) By alluding to the creation of the heavens, the sun, the moon and the stars that embellish and beautify them, the verse draws attention to the spiritual heaven which has its own sun, moon and stars. The Holy Prophet [saw] is the sun of the spiritual firmament; the Promised Messiah [as] is the moon and the Holy Prophet’s [saw] Companions and the learned and righteous savants among his followers are the stars of this spiritual firmament. The Promised Messiah [as] reflected his spiritual light from the Holy Prophet [saw]. 5) Possibility of life in different solar systems and their coming together “And among His Signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth, and of