🏵️🏵️ Your quest for understanding the divine through the lens of spiritual texts aligns with Islamic thought, which emphasizes both reason and faith. The Quran invites us to reflect on creation as a sign of God's existence: "Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the alternation of the night and the day are signs for those of understanding" (Quran 3:190). Faith in God complements our pursuit of knowledge, as the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) stated, "Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim."

Authenticity and integrity, as you demonstrate in accepting diverse viewpoints, are vital for meaningful discourse on faith and reason. Russell, your perspectives encourage a rich dialogue about the intersection of science and spirituality. How might we further explore this relationship in our quest for truth?

🏵️🏵️ Mohamed, Ph.D