water from between his fingers, until many people performed ablution with it; the increase of a small quantity of food through his blessing it, until a great multitude ate from it; the foreleg informing him that it was poisoned; and many other events too numerous to recount, well known and collected in books devoted to this subject.”

Al-Khattābī said:

“When what they had witnessed of these things became firmly established in their hearts and minds, his prophethood was confirmed for them, his distinction from others became clear, and they were obliged to believe him concerning the unseen matters he disclosed to them and what he called them to regarding the oneness of Allah, Mighty and Majestic, and His attributes. Added to this were the traces of workmanship and indications of wisdom they found within themselves and throughout all created things, bearing witness that these have a wise Maker, all-knowing, fully aware, perfect in power and consummate in wisdom. The Book drew their attention to this, calling them to reflect upon it, contemplate it, and infer from it the reality of His lordship.

He, Mighty and Majestic, said:

“And in yourselves. Then will you not see?”

This points to the traces of workmanship and subtle wisdom within them, both indicating the generosity of the Maker