Signs

Truly there are signs in the… 
     creation of the heaven and earth (3:190) 
     alternation of the night and day (3:190) 
     constellations in the heavens and illuminating moon (25:61) 
     noble kinds of things grown in the land (26:7) 
     spouses created to live with in tranquillity (30:21) 
     diversity of languages and colours (30:22) 
     water from the sky restoring the earth to life (30:23) 
And so much more, for those who… 
     have solid faith (2:118) 
     comprehend (6:98) 
     are mindful (10:6) 
     listen (10:67) 
     contemplate (15:75) 
     understand (16:12) 
     are of sound judgement (20:54) 
     wish to show gratitude (25:62) 
     reflect (30:21) 
     know (30:22) 
     can hear (30:23) 
     use their reason (30:24) 
     believe (30:37) 

The story behind the poem

This is a ‘found poem’ inspired by a selection of verses in the Qur’an (the sacred text of Islam). The idea that everything serves as a sign for those who believe is a repeated refrain throughout the book, stated in many different ways using many different examples but connecting together as a single rhythmic reminder of God’s magnificence. The numbers in brackets are the chapter and verse references for each line.