A love of beauty is part of human nature. People find it in the scent of flowers, a blue sky, green countryside, birdsong or a loved one's smile. A piece by the Daily Bangladesh desk says beauty has a special place in Islam too: the Prophet (peace be upon him) said that Allah is beautiful and loves beauty (Sahih Muslim, hadith 91).
Every part of the universe shows the Creator's artistry. The Quran says the nearest heaven has been adorned with the beauty of the stars (Surah As-Saffat, verse 6).
On earth, too, mountains, rivers, green trees, crop fields, flowers and fruit are all signs of creation. The Quran says the earth was spread out, firm mountains were set on it, and every kind of pleasing plant was made to grow in it (Surah Qaf, verse 7).
The Quran speaks of beauty even in domestic animals: there is beauty for you in livestock when you bring them home in the evening and when you take them out to pasture in the morning (Surah An-Nahl, verse 6). Human beings themselves show it; Allah gave them a fine form, the power of thought, feeling and conscience (Surah Ghafir, verse 64).
The beauty of creation, the piece concludes, is not only for enjoyment; through it one can grasp the Creator's greatness and boundless power. A mindful believer who sees the beauty of nature reflects on the signs of Allah and gives thanks to Him.
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Source: Daily Bangladesh
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