Cosmology as Ayatology: The Universe as Fields of Divine Indicators - by Prof. Dr. Aref Ali Nayed

Presented at the VIIIth International Creation Congress in the Light of Sciences, Istanbul, October 24, 2024
This paper proposes a framework that integrates a Muslim theological approach, specifically the concept of Ayatology-the study of divine signs (ayat)-with contemporary developments in cosmology. A traditional Muslim view, grounded in the Qur'an and the Sunnah, holds that the universe is a vast field of divine indicators, where every aspect of creation points beyond itself to the Creator. This view resonates with other religious traditions that regard the cosmos as meaningful and purposeful.