ALLAH’S presence encompasses the entire universe. There is no location where He is not present.

We live and thrive in the physical world where our physical senses observe many things but have no capacity to see Him physically. However, innumerable signs are there to witness His omnipresence. These signs encourage people to reflect, discover truth, show gratitude, care for creation (stewardship), and live morally. The Quran says: “…He is with you wherever you are… . (57:4); …And your Lord is not unaware of what you do” (27:93).

Allah’s omnipresence can be witnessed in the natural environment. The environment enables us to ‘feel’ His presence. Here the environment refers to the conditions in which people, animals and plants live. Everything — living and non-living on earth — is surrounded by the all-embracing environment.

It is the environment that provides resources to sustain life, assimilate waste and enhance quality of life. It provides us with essential resources like oxygen to breathe, water to drink and grow food, shelter to live in, soil to walk, sunlight to have warmth and other nourishments necessary for survival. Similarly, on death, the environment helps decompose physical bodies. Thus, the........

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