Stories from Early Islam — Page 188
188 use of colour. The proof of their skill can still be seen in many parts of the world, for example the Alhambra in Spain, the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Taj Mahal and other Moghul build ings in India and Pakistan. In these buildings a splendid composition of painted, sculptured or inlaid floral and geometrical designs is displayed. The Qur’an, being a complete code of life, guided the Muslim scholars of every age, to discover the solution of the problems they faced in their daily lives. It infused in them the spirit to go for discoveries and inventions. In it an appeal is made frequently to ponder over the creation of the vast expanse of the earth and to study the wonderful creation of the heavenly firmament. The Holy Qur’an declared that the heavens with all the celestial bodies and the earth with all its treasures, the deep sea and high mountains, were all created for man’s sake. Inspired by the teachings of the Holy Qur’an, the Mus - lims began to explore these treasures. They became the pio- neers in civilisation and culture, builders of wonderful public