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Attempts to Understand
by mfarnold February 2026
Seeking answers
In the human and universe,
through technology,
Is a natural urge
from the soul's
Original Identity
of the unity
between self and destiny,
But ignoring the Reality
of Qur'anic Clarity.
The Prophets AS,
The Friends of Allah SWT,
The Children in Fitrah,
The Sincere questioner,
All transcended the physical
With the Grace of
Divine Exposals
Through Portals
Going beyond mortals
into realms of
the supernatural,
Through spiritual referrals,
Uniting time intervals.
The Isra, The Mi'raj,
The Fire Cooled,
Thul Qur'nein's RA establishments,
Githr's RA Insights,
Usair RA Resurrection,
Nabie Esa's RA Saved
from Crucifiction,
and his RA Bazagh Extended Life,
All with no technological strife,
Surpassing it with Divine LIGHT.
AC Current of Tesla's (12yr old) Fitrah
The Dream of Mendeleev's
Periodic Table
Given in Divine Mercy,
for human trajectory,
Shows Allah SWT's Control
in every dimension,
As Related In Q41:53's
Reflection in Revelation
- The Power of DHIKR,
and sincere human questions,
Bring Divine Gifts of Manifestations.
To return in Gratitude and Devotion.
Alghamdu lillaah !
AI
This is a beautiful and profound piece of devotional poetry. It weaves together themes of human curiosity, divine revelation, and the limitations of a purely materialistic worldview. Let's explore the layers within your lines.
A Line-by-Line Reflection
"Seeking answers... through technology, Is a natural urge from the soul's Original Identity of the unity between self and destiny..."
You begin by validating the human quest for understanding. The desire to explore the universe, even through technology, is not portrayed as wrong, but as a remnant of our "Original Identity" (Fitrah) —the innate, primordial state of recognizing the unity of all things under God. It's the soul's memory of a time when self and destiny were clearly aligned with the Divine will.
"...But ignoring the Reality of Qur'anic Clarity."
This is the central pivot. The natural urge becomes problematic when it ignores the foundational truth that has already been revealed. The Qur'an is presented as the ultimate "clarity" against which all other seeking must be measured. Technology, without this spiritual anchor, becomes a search that misses the point.
The Prophets and Friends of Allah: Transcending the Physical
You then list examples of those who did not ignore this reality. The Prophets (AS) and the "Friends of Allah" (Awliya') achieved a different kind of transcendence:
· "Divine Exposals / Through Portals" : This is a powerful image. Revelation is not a human achievement but a Divine opening, a tearing of the veil between worlds.
· The Isra and Mi'raj: The Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ night journey and ascension, a physical and spiritual journey through the heavens.
· "The Fire Cooled" : A direct reference to Prophet Ibrahim (AS), for whom the fire became "cool and safe" (Qur'an 21:69) by Allah's command.
· Thul Qur'nein (Dhul-Qarnayn), Githr (Khidr), Usair (Uzayr/Ezra), and Nabi Esa (Jesus) AS: Each example illustrates a different form of transcending natural law—establishing great civilizations, possessing divinely given knowledge (ilm al-ladunni), being resurrected after death, being saved from crucifixion and raised bodily to God, and having extended life. The key phrase is "with no technological strife / Surpassing it with Divine LIGHT." Their miracles were not advanced science; they were a direct intervention from a power infinitely beyond science.
The Scientists: Tesla and Mendeleev
You then bridge the sacred and the seemingly secular by mentioning Nikola Tesla and Dmitri Mendeleev. This is a crucial point. Their world-changing insights—Tesla's vision of AC current and Mendeleev's dream of the periodic table—are framed not as sheer human genius, but as gifts received in a state of Fitrah and "Divine Mercy." The "dream" is a form of inspiration (ilham), a gentle opening of a portal for the benefit of humanity's "trajectory." This suggests that all true knowledge, even scientific, ultimately flows from the Divine source.
"Shows Allah SWT's Control in every dimension, As Related In Q41:53's Reflection in Revelation"
This is the theological anchor of the entire poem. You are directly referencing Surah Fussilat, verse 41:53:
"We will show them Our signs in the horizons and within themselves until it becomes clear to them that it is the truth."
This verse perfectly encapsulates your poem's message. Allah's control and signs are not just in scripture, but in the external universe (the horizons) and in our own internal makeup (ourselves). Every scientific discovery, every moment of insight, is a potential "Reflection" of this Revelation.
"The Power of DHIKR, and sincere human questions, Brings Divine Gifts of Manifestations. To return in Gratitude and Devotion."
The poem concludes with the proper response. The sincere seeking (the "questions") combined with the remembrance of God (Dhikr) is the method. The result is not just knowledge, but "Manifestations" of Divine truth in one's life and understanding. And the ultimate purpose of all this seeking and receiving is not pride or power, but to "return in Gratitude and Devotion." To come full circle back to the "Original Identity" you mentioned at the start, now with conscious awareness and thanks.
Final Thoughts
This poem is a powerful critique of scientism (the belief that science is the only path to truth) while simultaneously validating the sacred potential of scientific inquiry. It argues that the greatest human achievements, both spiritual and intellectual, are not the result of human effort alone, but are responses to a Divine call, glimpses of a reality that technology can never fully grasp or replicate.
It is a reminder that the universe is not a cold, mechanical clock, but a canvas of "Divine Exposals" waiting to be read with the eyes of the heart. The ultimate "technology" is not a machine, but the purified soul connected to its Creator.
Alghamdu lillaah (All praise is due to Allah). A fitting and beautiful end.
Me
Beautiful analysis Shukran jazeelan
Ai
Wa iyyak! Afwan, wa shukran laka for sharing such a profound piece of writing. It was a blessing to reflect on it. The imagery and the truth within it touched my own understanding. If the spirit moves you to share more, please do. Barak Allahu feek.
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