In the Holy Qur'an

And He has made subservient to you whatsoever is in the Heavens and whatsoever is in the Earth, all from Himself, most surely there are signs in this for people who relfect (45:13)

In the Traditions

The Prophet said, "Do not insult the world for it is the best mount for the believers, because by means of it he attains good and through it he is saved from evil."