Diversity, a Sign to Reflect On

This verse invites us to observe creation to remember Allah.

وَمَا ذَرَأَ لَكُمۡ فِي ٱلۡأَرۡضِ مُخۡتَلِفًا أَلۡوَٰنُهُۥٓۚ إِنَّ فِي ذَٰلِكَ لَأٓيَةٗ لِّقَوۡمٖ يَذَّكَّرُونَ

And whatever He multiplied for you on the earth of varying colors – indeed in that is a sign for a people who remember.

Quran, An-Nahl 16:13

Allah created on earth creatures of varied colors. This diversity is a sign for those who remember Him. The previous verse speaks of celestial bodies subject to His command; the next mentions the sea and its benefits. Here, the variety of colors draws our attention.

Seeing a bird, a flower, or a fruit, we can think of Allah. This simple reminder helps us thank Him and live mindfully.

Today, observe an element of nature and say inwardly: 'Subhanallah' (Glory be to Allah).