Prophet Muhammad (SAW) spent a few years of his life in the desert before returning to Makkah and possibly his exposure to nature in his early years helped with his physical, mental and emotional well-being and that became a strong foundation before he attained Prophethood.

Children see a lot in nature, and the manifestation of God’s existence is basically everywhere in the environment.

Children may love to watch birds pecking at food; or they may enjoy picking up flowers; children by the beach or by a lake will play with water.

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Children are also enthralled by insects: ants, bees, and the like. They also talk about different structures, like trees and mountains.

While this may seem elementary, we can learn a lot from the inquisitiveness of children who are inclined to be very connected with nature, and therefore, God.

Investigating Nature & Science

With respects to birds, the Qur’an says: “Do they not see the birds held (flying) in the midst of the sky? None holds them but God (i.e. none give them the ability to fly but God). Verily, in this are clear signs for a people who believe (in the oneness of God).” (Surat An-Nahl: 16:79).

Scientists have long studied the flight of birds and their migration routes. They have found such precision in the departure and arrival of birds from one place to another and their ability to navigate even on debut journeys, as very young birds. Their ability to do so can only manifest if God takes control over all of the above, in which He does.

The Qur’an also talks about the healing properties of honey, which is also considered the medicine of all times. “There issues from within their bodies (bees) a drink of varying colours, wherein is healing for men.” (Surat An-Nahl: 16:69).

Honey is such a poignant remedy for nature enthusiasts. Even scientists acknowledge the long list of the benefits of the same, spanning from an ingredient for a robust immune system to a remedy for colds.

The Qur’an mentions water several times in its passages as well: ”Have those who disbelieve not known that the heavens and the earth were joined together as one united piece, and We parted them? And We have made from water every living thing. Will they not then believe?” (Surat Al-Anbya’: 21:30).

Science reinforces our need for the consumption of plain water for survival and scientists have also “discovered” the earth’s dependency on its major constituent – water.

The Qur’an also talks about geology: “Have We not made the earth as a resting place, and the mountains as pegs?” (Surat An-Naba’: 78:6-7).

Elementary geology classes tell us about the structure of the earth’s thin crust and how “pegs” are needed to hold the crust together. We know that trees do this at the micro level, but mountains are huge pegs that hold the bigger planes in one place and prevent them from crumbling in torrential weather.

Though these examples may seem abstract, it does not take rocket science to figure out that these miracles are proof that their creation is of another kind – definitely not manmade! And while it is not rocket science, it does require deep reflection on one’s part.

Fortunately, the human race has already been blessed with great intellect; it just takes time and sincere effort to discover the truth.

God says: “And He has subjected to you, as from Him, all that is in the heavens and on earth: behold in that are Signs indeed for those who reflect. (Surat Al-Jathiya: 45: 13).