105th sura revealed to the Prophet (s)

4. The Manifestation of the Creator

Through the exhortation to “Read,” believers are called to engage with the world around them, seeking signs of divine creation. This intellectual engagement is not merely a quest for secular knowledge but a spiritual endeavor to uncover the manifestations of the Almighty. The Shia perspective promotes the exploration of both religious texts and the natural world, facilitating a holistic understanding of how the Creator interacts with creation.

5. The Consequences of Ignorance