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My Lord Nurtures Me

Signs of Allah in your Body

Our Lord, in His infinite wisdom, has created the human body as a masterpiece of design, functionality, and resilience. Through its intricate systems and mechanisms, Allah nurtures us physically, equipping us with everything we need to survive, heal, and thrive. The Qur’an and Sunnah repeatedly emphasize the signs (Ayat) of Allah within our bodies, encouraging us to reflect on how He sustains and nurtures us at every level. Allah says:

وَفِىٓ أَنفُسِكُمْ ۚ أَفَلَا تُبْصِرُونَ

“And in yourselves—then will you not see?” (Adh-Dhariyat 51: 21)

By examining the divine signs within us, we can understand how Allah nurtures us physically, intellectually, and spiritually, demonstrating His mercy and perfect design.

  1. The Creation of the Human Body: A Divine Miracle

The human body is a testament to Allah’s wisdom and power. Every organ, cell, and function has been perfectly designed to sustain life. Allah says:

لَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا ٱلْإِنسَـٰنَ فِىٓ أَحْسَنِ تَقْوِيمٍ

“We have certainly created man in the best of stature.” (At-Teen 95: 4)

From the moment of conception, Allah nurtures us by:

  • Developing our bodies in the womb through precise stages (Al-Mu’minun 23: 12-14).
  • Providing innate immunity and healing abilities to protect us.
  • Granting us physical senses such as sight, hearing, and touch to experience the world.

These mechanisms are not random but deliberate signs of His sustaining power and nurturing care.

  1. The Heart: A Lifelong Sign of Allah’s Sustenance

The heart is one of the most remarkable signs of Allah in the human body. Beating over 100,000 times a day, it pumps blood, delivering oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. Allah says:

“It is He who gives life and causes death, and when He decrees a matter, He says to it, ‘Be,’ and it is.” (Surah Ghafir 40:68)

How Allah nurtures us through the heart:

  • Its automatic function ensures survival without conscious effort.
  • It adapts to different conditions, increasing or decreasing heart rate as needed.
  • It connects to our emotions, responding to stress, love, and fear.

The heart’s precision and endurance are clear signs of how Allah sustains and nurtures us physically.

  1. The Brain and Nervous System: A Centre of Intelligence and Coordination

The brain, with its billions of neurons and complex pathways, controls every aspect of human life. It allows us to think, learn, feel, and move, demonstrating Allah’s nurturing wisdom. Allah says:

وَٱللَّهُ أَخْرَجَكُم مِّنۢ بُطُونِ أُمَّهَـٰتِكُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ شَيْـًٔا وَجَعَلَ لَكُمُ ٱلسَّمْعَ وَٱلْأَبْصَـٰرَ وَٱلْأَفْـِٔدَةَ ۙ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَشْكُرُونَ

“And Allah brought you forth from the wombs of your mothers while you knew nothing, and He gave you hearing, sight, and intellect so that perhaps you would be grateful.” (An-Nahl 16: 78)

How Allah nurtures us through the brain:

  • Memory and learning: The ability to store and recall information is essential for survival.
  • Reflexes and protection: The nervous system reacts instantly to danger, keeping us safe.
  • Sleep and restoration: The brain regulates sleep, allowing the body to heal and rejuvenate.

The complexity of the brain is a clear sign of Allah’s care, ensuring our continuous growth and well-being.

 

The human body is filled with signs of Allah’s mercy and wisdom. From the beating of our hearts to the functioning of our immune system, every process is designed to nurture and sustain us, leaving us with only one responsibility – to worship Allah alone!

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