The creation of the heavens and the earth, and the diversity of human languages and colors have also been declared as signs of Allah. The phrase khalq-us-samā wāti wal-ardh is used for this. This means that the creation of the earth and the heavens is also among His signs. Indeed, there are many signs in this for those who possess knowledge. The implication is that, like the creation of humans, the creation of the universe is also a great sign of Allah’s cognizance. When a person lowers their head and reflects upon their existence, this limited existence appears as a manifestation of Allah’s wondrous craftsmanship. And when they raise their head to observe their surroundings and look at the expanse of the sky, their gaze returns weary. They realize that the treasures of the earth and the expanses of the sky are beyond their consciousness and imagination. Imam Amin Ahsan Islahi writes regarding the signs of the heavens and the earth:
If people reflect, it will become clear to them that within the multiplicity of this universe lies unity. On one side is the vast and boundless cosmos of the heavens, and on the other side is this sphere of the earth. Apparently, there is so much distance between them, but despite this distance, there is such a deep connection between the two that no rational person can imagine that both came into existence through the power of separate creators and are revolving under separate wills. Rather, their mutual harmony loudly testifies that one Omnipotent and Wise is governing both and has subjugated them for a common purpose. (Tadabbur-e-Qur’an 6/86)