While watching a video recently released on Science in Yoruba (I highly recommend you to follow this page for its high-quality content on Sciences in Yorùbá), I was very amazed by the topic discussed—how the rain falls from the sky. The video was presented by our own esteemed Professor Taofeeq A. Adebayo (May Allah be with him and protect him). It made me reflect on the incredible power of our Creator. As depicted in the video, airplanes often pass through clouds that bring rain. It made me wonder, where is the water stored if not in some airborne reservoir or tank? Truly, Allah is powerful great!

In a separate conversation with a good friend, earlier this week, we discussed the phenomenon of how the sun shines and sets differently in summer and winter, particularly in Europe. It was remarkable to learn that in certain countries, the sun sets as late as 10 pm, yes, you read that correctly, 22:00! Ishai, the evening prayer, takes place around midnight, and Fajr, the morning prayer, is observed around 4 am (Just 4 hours difference). However, during winters, this pattern reverses, and the sun sets as early as 5 pm. These observations serve as a powerful testament to the might of Allah. It is perplexing and unfathomable to deny His existence.

In Suratul Ar-Rum verses 20-26. Allah says:

"And of His signs is that He created you from dust; then, suddenly you were human beings dispersing [throughout the earth].

And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquility in them; and He placed between you affection and mercy. Indeed in that are signs for a people who give thought.

And of His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth and the diversity of your languages and your colors. Indeed, in that are signs for those of knowledge.

And of His signs is your sleep by night and day and your seeking of His bounty. Indeed in that are signs for a people who listen.

And of His signs is [that] He shows you the lightning [causing] fear and aspiration, and He sends down rain from the sky by which He brings to life the earth after its lifelessness. Indeed in that are signs for a people who reason.

And of His signs is that the heaven and earth remain by His command. Then when He calls you with a [single] call from the earth, immediately you will come forth.

And to Him belongs whoever is in the heavens and earth. All are to Him devoutly obedient."

Abu Afs Lukgaf