Contemplating God's creation from the beginning until the day of Judgement can lead one to the knowledge that the globe and all it contains represent but an insignificant atom in the infinite domain of God. this realisation should draw one's attention to the greatness of Allah (swt) and the minuteness of human beings compared to the creator for those who choose to contemplate. in most cases, this should result in the reaffirmation of one's faith through the appreciation of God's creation, thereby qualifying the process of contemplation itself as an act of worship.
contemplation as a form of worship can also be a double edge sword in that one should be careful not to go overboard by contemplating the unimaginable essence of God, which constitues a grievous sin. Said the Prophet (s.a.w); "Reflect on the signs of God and do not reflect on His essence, for you will never be able to give Him his due."
A man who reflects at length to know God, and has had unveiled to him even the minutest portion of the secrets of His kingdom, will find in his heart such joy and unveiling that he will almost fly, and he will be amazed at his own steadfastness and firmness.
contemplation as a form of worship can also be a double edge sword in that one should be careful not to go overboard by contemplating the unimaginable essence of God, which constitues a grievous sin. Said the Prophet (s.a.w); "Reflect on the signs of God and do not reflect on His essence, for you will never be able to give Him his due."
A man who reflects at length to know God, and has had unveiled to him even the minutest portion of the secrets of His kingdom, will find in his heart such joy and unveiling that he will almost fly, and he will be amazed at his own steadfastness and firmness.
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