2. ISLA]T'I BRIEF
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ISLAM IN BRIEF
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3. Tebleof Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction
Introduction 5
5
Who is Allah?
Who is Allah? 7
7
What is Al-Qur'an?
What is Al..Qur'an? . 9
9
Authenticity of Al-Qur'an
Authenticity of AI..Qur'an 10
10
Miraculosity Al-Qur'an
of
Miraculosity of AI-Qur'an 111
1
Comprehensive Legislation
Comprehensive Legislation 12
12
Science and Al-Qur'an
Science and AI-Qur'an 14
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The creation the heavens and the earth
The creation of the heavens and the earth l6
16
Humanreproduction
Human reproduction 19
19
Who is Muhammad?
Who is Muhammad? 2l
21
What is Islam?
What is Islam? .. 22
22
The pillars Islam
The pillars of Islam 25
25
The articles faith
The articles of faith 28
28
Suggested
Suggested materialsfor reading
materials reading 31
31
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4. Introduction
Introduction
This is a message every free thinking and broad-
for
This is a message for every free thinking and broad-
mindedhuman being. It is for every seeker of the truth
minded humanbeing.It is for everyseeker the truth
of
who might have,oncewondered,what the religion
who might have, once wondered, what the religion of
Islam is all about, who Atlah is, what is the ultimate
Islam is all about. who Allah is, what is the ultimate
goal of man'sexistence, what happens
or
goal of man's existence, or what happens after death,
after death,
for thesequestions and many othersare promptedat
for these questions and many others are prompted at
certainoccasions, brushed
but
certain occasions, but brushed aside by various factors.
aside various
by factors.
Islamis indeeda misunderstood misrepresented
Islam is indeed a misunderstood and misrepresented
and
religion in the West.
"This misconception hardly sur-
religion in the West. «This misconception is hardly sur-
is
prising",remarks FrenchDr. MauriceBucaille,
the
prising», remarks the French Dr. Maurice Bucaille, in
his book, The Bible, The Qur'an and Science. 1 «when
his book, The Bible, The Qurtan and Science.' .rwhen
we considerthe way so many generations the West
we consider the way so many generations is the West
is
wereinstructed in the religious problems
were instructed the religiousproblems facing human-
facinghuman-
ity and the ignorance in which they were kept about
ity and the ignorance which they were kept about
in
anything related Islam». HenceIslamic
anything related to Islam".Hence Islamic ideals
ideals remains
remains
obscure from the vastmajority of non-Muslims.
obscure from the vast majority non-Muslims.
Thisbookletdoesnot claimto answer thequestions
This booklet does not claim answer all the questions
all
you would like to be answered.
you would like be answered. However,this booklet
However. this booklet
will open beforeyou a new dimension thinking,and
open before you new dimension of thinking, and
will enableyou to realizethe importanceof your role
enable you realize the importance your role
as a human beingin this universe, help you under-
as human being this universe, to help you under-
standthe relationship
stand the relationship betweenyou and your Creator,
between you and your Creator.
l. The Book was originally written in French, entitled'La Bible, le Coran et la
1. The Book was originally written in French, entitled 'La Bible, Ie Coran et la
Science'.Its English version is published by American Trust publication ,!979.
Science' . Its English version is published by American Trust publication, 1979.
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5. God Almighty Allah. It presentsIslam to you in a nut-
God Almighty Allah. It presents Islam to you in a nut-
shell, and provides straightfonvard answersto many
sheU, and provides straightforward answers to many
questions about Islam and its credibility.
questionsabout Islam and its credibility.
In this booklet, you will alsobe able to know Allah,
In this booklet, you will also be able to know Allah,
the last of His Scriptures,the last of His Prophetsand
last of Scriptures, the last of His Prophets and
Messengers, what Islam is, the role of man in this life
Messengers, what Islam the role of man in this life
and related issues.
and other related issues.
Lest one may think that there is an English version
Lest one may there English version
reader's attention
of the Qur'an, I would like to drawthe reader'sattention
Qur'an, I
to thefactthat Arabic is the only language the Qur'an.
the fact that the language of
of Qur'an.
Although the Qur'anic quotationsand Prophetictradit-
Although Qur'anic quotations and Prophetic
tions cited in this booklet are precededwith <Allah
tions cited this booklet are preceded «Allah
says», only the meaning suchquotations quoted.
says>>, the meaning of such quotations are
only arequoted.
ll. llurad
M.Murad
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6. Who fs Allah?
Who Is Allah?
Allah is the proper name applied to the only true
Allah is the proper name applied to the only true
God who existsnecessarily Himself,comprising
God Who exists necessarily by Himself~ comprising all
by all
the excellent Divine names attirbutes perfection.
and
the excellent Divine names and attirbutes of perfection.
of
Allah is one and unique; He hasno partner equal.
Allah is One and Unique; He has no partner or equal.
or
He is the sole Creator and sustainer of the universe.
He is the sole Creator and sustainer the universe.
of
Everycreature bears witness His oneness.
Every creature bears witness to His Oneness. Divinity,
to Divinity,
Lordship and the uniqueness of His attributes and
Lordship and the uniqueness His attiibutes and
names.Allah's essence does not resemble
names. Allah's essence does not resemble other es-other es-
sences; ..There none like unto Him». He is the One,
sences; «There is nonelike unto Him". He is the one,
is
theSale. the Indivisible. He is the God without Whom
the sole, the Indivisihle. is rhe God withoutwhom
He
no affairs are accomplished, and to Whom Lordship
no affairs are accomplished, to whom Lordship
and
ultimately pertains. neither begets nor is begotten.
ultimately pertains. HeHe neither begets is begotten.
nor
He doesnot inherein anything, nor doesanything
He does not inhere in anything, nor does anything in- in-
here in Him. creatures standin need Him, but
here in Him. All creatures stand in need of Him. but
He stands need none.
in
He stands in need of none.
Allah is the Omnipotent,
Allah is the Omnipotent, the Omniscient,
the Omniscient. Whose
Whose
knowledge
knowledge comprehends the mostperfectmannerall
comprehends in the most perfect manner all
things,hidden or manifested. But
things. hidden manifested. He is far greater
But is far greater than
than
to be encompassed the knowledge His creatures.
be encompassed by the knowledge of His creatures.
by
Allah the Supreme the Creatorof everything, He
Allah the Supreme is the Creator everything. for
is
has a free hand in the disposal all affairs.He is the
has free hand the disposal of affairs. the
most Merciful,whose unhounded
most Merciful, Whose unbounded mercyencompasses
mercy encompasses
everything.He is far removedfrom injusticeand
everything. He is far removed from injustice and
tyranny.Allah'sjusticeensures
tyranny. Allah's justice ensures orderin the universe,
order in the universe,
which hasno defect.Thereis no one to shareHis do-
which has defect. There is no one to share His do-
main. nor doesHe take aid or supportfrom His crea-
main. nor does He take aid or support from His crea-
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tures. He is the God of the worlds.Yet, He is nearer
tures. He is the God of the worlds. Yet, He is nearer
.to man than man'sjugularvein. Whenevera believer
·to man than man's jugular vein. Whenever a believer
'calls
distress calls on Him, He responds- is
in need or distress
need on Him, He responds. He is
He
abovethe SevenHeavensmounting His throne is the
above the Seven Heavens mounting His throne is the
mannerwhich suits His grahdure.
manner which suits grandure.
Allah has revealedHis final Scripture,al-Qur'anto
has revealed final Scripture, al-Qur'an to
the last Messengers, Muhammad,peacebe on
the last of His Messengers, Muhammad, peace be
him, to conveythe Message Islamto mankind.He
him, convey the Message of Islam mankind.
is the ExaltedAllah; Glory be to Him
is the Exalted Allah; Glory be Him.
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8. What is the Qur'an?
What is the Qur'an?
The word <<Qur'an'is understoodin its general con-
The word «Qur'an» is understood in its general con-
notation to mean the speechof Allah which is neither
notation to mean the speech of Allah which is neither
created. The Qur'an is the real word of Allah, which
created.The Qur'an is the real word of Allah, which
was delivered by the angel Gabriel to Muhammad,
was delivered by the" angel Gabriel to Muhammad,
peace be on him. Prophet Muhammad, peace be on
peace be on him. Prophet Muhammad, peace be on
him, memorizedthe verses receivedand recitedthem
him, memorized the verses he received and recited them
he
to his companions,who happened be
to his companions, who happened to be with him. He him.
then ordered them to immediately write the verses
then ordered them to immediately write the verses
down. himself used to keep a copy
down. He himself used to keep a copy of the revealed
the revealed
portions in his house.The Qur'an is the last Allah's
portions in his house. The Qur'an is the last of Allah's
Scriptureswhich revealed instalmentsover
Scriptures which Allah revealed in instalments over a
period twenty-threeyears.[t is divided 114surahs
period of twenty-three years. It is divided into 114 surafts
(chapters) unequallength. is one the fundamen,
(chapters) of unequal length . It is one of the fundamen-
tal sources the Islamic teachings. Some its surahs
tal sources of the Islamic teachings. Some of its surafis
and verses were revealed
and verses were revealed at Makkah, and the rest
Makkah, and the rest
thereof were revealedat Madinah.
thereof were revealed at Madinah. The Makkan surahs
Makkan surahs
and verses are concerned
and verses are concerned mainly with the issues of issues of
tawhid, the belief the Oneness
tawhid, or the belief in the onenessof Allah, the signs
signs
of the existence of Allah, Resurrection, and life after
existenceof Resurrection, and
death. The creed of the onenessof Allah was the focal
death. creed the Oneness of was focal
point of the messages
of prophets and
messages with which all the Prophets
Messengers were sent to mankind, beginning with
Messengers were sent beginning
Adam and ending with Muhammad, peacebe on them
and ending Muhammad, peace them
all. The surahs revealed at Madinah at a latter period
surahsrevealed latter period
of the life of the Messengerof Allah, peacebe on him,
of of Messenger of Allah, peace be on him,
are concerned with legislations,rites of worship, and
are concerned legislations, rites of worship, and
transactionsrelated to all aspectsof life.
transactions related to all aspects of life.
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9. Authenticity the Qur'an
Authenticity of the Our'sn
Therehasbeenno nationwhichcaredabout,holified
There has been nation which cared about, holified
and preservedits Divine Scripture as the Muslim
and preserved its Divine Scripture as the Muslim
Ilmmah (nation) cared about, holified and preserved
Ummah (nation) cared about, holified and preserved
the Qur'an. Unlike the Divine Scriptureswhich pre-
the Qur'an. the Scriptures which pre-
ceded the Qur'anis not kept in the hands a particu-
ceded it, the Qur'an is not kept the hands of particu-
lar group or clan of Muslimsso that one may suspect
group clan Muslims so one may suspect
it to be tampered with alterated; rather,it waswithin
be tampered with or alterated; rather, was within
the reachof all Muslims.The Muslimsare commanded
the reach Muslims. The Muslims are commanded
to recite it in their prayer and refer to it in all their
recite their prayer and refer all their
judgment.The Qur'an wascompiled
disputes for a final judgment. The Qur'an was compiled
disputes a final
at a time when those who committed it to memorywere
at a time whenthosewho committed memory were
still alive. Allah has promised to preservethe Qur'an,
still alive. haspromised preserve the Qur'an,
and will be preserved the Day Judgment. The
and it will be preserved till the Day of Judgment. The
recite the Qur'anic texts that
Muslims today read and recite the Qur'anic texts that
Muslimstoday read and
werereadand recitedduringthe lifetime the Prophet
were read and recited during the lifetime of the Prophet
Muhammad, peace be on him, and his companions: No
Muhammad,peace on him, and his companions:
be
letter hasbeenadded the Qur'an deleted from
letter has been added to the Qur'an or deleted from it.
Maurice Bucailleas-
After examining the Qur'an, Dr. Maurice Bucaille as-
examiningthe Qur'an,
certains:..Thanksto its undisputedauthenticity,the
certains: «Thanks to its undisputed authenticity, the
text the Qur'an holdsa uniqueplaceamongthe books
text of the Qur'an holds a unique place among the books
of revelation»l.'.
revelationt
l. Dr. MauriceBucailleis a surgeon who hastakengreatinterest the scientific
in
1. Dr. Maurice Bucaille is a surgeon who has taken great interest in the scientific
aspects the Qur'an. He learnt Arabic and managed study the Qur'an in
to
aspects of the Qur'an. He learnt Arabic and managed to study the Qur'an in
of
iu original tcxt. He was amazed with its preciscscicntificdata. As a result of
its original text. He was amazed with its precise scientific data. As a result of
this study.Dr. Bucailleconverted Islam.
to
this study. Dr. Bucaille converted to Islam.
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10. Miracufosity the Qur'an
of
Miraculosity of the Qur'an
Allah, the Exalted challenged Arabsandnon-
has
Allah, the Exalted has challenged the Arabs and non-
the
Arabsto produce a qur'an similar to the Divine one.
Arabs to producea qur'an similar to the Divine one.
The challenge wasthen reducedto ten surahs, yet
The challenge was then reduced to ten surahs, and yet
and
they failedto do so. Finally,Allah challenged
they failed to do so. Finally, Allah challenged them to
them to
producea singlesurahcomparable any of His. Al-
produce a single surah comparable to any of His. Al-
to
though they were mastersof eloquenceand rhetoric
though they were masters of eloquence and rhetoric
during that period, the Arabs were still incapable
during that period, the Arabs were still incapable of of
taking up the challenge.They realized rhat it could
taking up the challenge. They realized that it could
never be from anyoneother than Allah, the Lord
never be from anyone other than Allah, the Lord of
the worlds.
the worlds.
The difference between miracles the previous
The difference between miracles of the previous Mes-
Mes-
sengers, which proved their veracity,and those the
sengers, which proved their veracity, and those of the
Messenger Allah, peace on him, is that their pre-
be
Messenger of Allah, peace be on him, is that their pre-
vious miracles were effective during the lifetime of
vious miracles were effective during the lifetime
everyone them, whereasthe miracle the Our'an
everyone of them, whereas the miracle of the eur'an
remains effective, everlastingand unchallenged
remains effective, everlasting and unchallenged until
the Day of Judgment.
the Day Judgment.
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11. Comprehensive Legislation
Comprehensive Legislation
Besidesthe finesseof its rhetoric, the Qur'an consti-
Besides the finesse of its rhetoric, the Qur'an consti-
tutes comprehensive conceptof Islam on the
tutes the most comprehensive concept of Islam on the
practicallevel, the shari'ah,or the laws and legislation.
practical leveL shari'ah, or laws legislation.
The Qur'an is comprehensivebecauseit includes law,
Our'an comprehensive because it includes
moral principlesand the creedwhich every Muslim sub-
moral principles and the creed which every sub-
'ah is suitablenot only for the
scribes.The Islamic shari
scribes. Islamic shari'ah suitable
Muslims, but for all mankind at all times. The Islamic
Muslims, mankind times. Islamic
law governs all human acts, public or private-duties
governs all human acts, public private-duties
towards and duties towards man.
towards Allah and duties towards man
Man-made laws are subject to alteration and are
Man-made laws are subject alteration and are
basedon theories;whenevera new body of legislators
based theories; whenever new body legislators
assumes authority in a non-Muslim country or a new
assumes authority non-Muslim country new
theory appearsand appeals its government,the laws
theory appears and appeals to its government, the laws
are changed accordingly. The Divine laws,on the other
are changed accordingly. The Divine laws, on the other
hand, are unalterableand perpetual becausethe One
hand, are unalterable and perpetual because the One
Who made them is Everliving and Everlasting God. He
Who made them is Everlivingand Everlasting God.
is the Creator Who created mankind and
is the Creator createdmankind and ordained for
ordained
them whatsuitsthemtill the end time. For thisreason.
them what suits them till the end of time . For this reason,
the Qur'an, being the last revealed to the last
the Our'an, being the last revealed to the last of
abrogates previousScrip-
all
Prophets and Messengers. abrogates all previous Scrip-
Prophetsand Messengers.
tures. .
tures
Many prophesies the Qur'an are fulfilled to the
Many prophesies in the Our'an are fulfilled to the
in
letter. Allah promisedthosewho believeand did good
letter. Allah promised those who believe and did good
that He will surelymakethemsuccessors earth. on
deeds that He will surely make them successors on earth.
deeds
The early Muslims ruled a vast land encompassing many
The early Muslimsruled a vastland encompassing many
countriesin the world. The Qur'an foretold the victory
countries in the world. The Our'an foretold the victory
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12. of the Romans over the Persians 2 • Allah says: «The
of the Romansover the Persianst. Allah says:<The
Romanshavebeen defeated, in the land nearby, and
Romans have been defeated, the land nearby,and
in
theyafter their defeat, will be victorious».
they after their defeat,will be victoriouso.
A person who reads the Qur'an objectivelyshall
A person who reads the Qur'an objectively shall
realizethat the prophesies in it are far removed from
realize that the prophesies it are far removedfrom
in
conjuncture speculations. is dueto the factthat
or This
conjuncture or speculations. This is due to the fact that
who revealed them is the One who predecreed all
Who revealed them is the one who predecreedall
events until the Day Judgment.
events until the Day of Judgment.
'Arrum'
Z. The reference to this prophesy is found in surah #30 entitled 'Arrum' or the
2. reference to prophesy surah #30 or
Romans. to battle which took place between Persian
Romans. This refers to the battle which took place between the Persian and
Roman 614 A.D. when Roman were defeated. years
the Roman in 614 A.D. when the Roman were defeated.Eight yearsafter that.
the Roman defeated the Persians,and the prophesy to the Qur'an was fulfilled
the Roman defeated the Persians, and the prophesy to the Our'an was fulfilled
to the letter.
to the letter.
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13. Scienceand the Our'an
Science and the Our'an
Along with the fact the Muhammad,peacebe on
Along with the fact the Muhammad, peace be on
him, wasilliterate;he couldneitherreadnor write, he
him, was illiterate; he could neither read nor write, he
grew up in Makkah where there were no schools, and
grew up in Makkah where there were no schools,and
he was far away from the scientific circleswhich existed
he wasfar awayfrom the scientific circles which existed
Syria, Alexandria, Athensand Rome. Moreover, the
in Syria,Alexandria,Athens and Rome.Moreover,the
scientific factsmentioned the Qur'anwerenot known
scientific facts mentioned in the Qur'an were not known
in
in the seventhcentury.Having studiedand examined
the seventh century. Having studied and examined
the Arabic text of the Qur'an, Dr. Bucaillemarvels:
the Arabic text the Qur'an, Bucaille marvels:
..I could not find a singleerror in the Qur'an. II
«I could find single error the Qur'an.
had to stopand askmyself:if a manwasthe author
had stop and ask myself: if man was the author
of the Qur'an, how could he have written factsin
the Qur'an, how could he have written facts
the Seventh century that today are shown to
the Seventh century A.D. that todayareshown
be in keeping with modern scientific knowledge?
be keeping modern scientificknowledge?
had too acknowledge evidence front me:
the
I had too acknowledge the evidence in front of me:
the Qur'an did not containa singlestatement
the Qur'an did not contain a single statement that that
was assailable from a modern scientific point of
was assailable from a modern scientificpoint
view. repeatedthe sametest for the Old Testa-
view. I repeated the same test for the Old Testa-
always preserving same
the
ment and the Gospels, always preserving the same
ment and the Gospels,
objectiveoutlook. In the former, I did not even
objective outlook. In the former, 1 did not even
haveto go beyondthe first book, Genesis, find tb
have to go beyond the first book, Genesis, to find
totally out of keepingwith the cast-iron
statements totally out of keeping with the cast-iron
statements
factsof modernscience>>.
facts of modern science».
Dr. Bucaillestudiedmany of the scientificfactsthat
Dr. Bucaille studied many of the scientific facts that
are mentionedin the Qur'an, suchas the creationof
are mentioned in the Qur'an, such as the creation of
and other topicsincludingastronomy,
the universe, and other topics including astronomy, ani-
the universe, ani-
humanreproduction other
mal and plant kingdoms, human reproduction and other
mal andplant kingdoms, and
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14. relatedissues. the sake'ofbrevity,two of the above
For
related issues. For the sake"of brevity, two of the above
issues will be discussed order to draw the reader's
in
issues will be discussed in order to draw the re-ader's
attentionto one of the objectives this booklet.
attention to one of the objectives of this booklet.
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15. The Creationof the Heavensand the Earth
The Creation of the Heavens and the Earth
"Man's knowledgeof the origin of the universeis
HMan's knowledge of the origin of the universe is
considerablylimited. The scientistshave proposed
considerably limited. The scientists have proposed
hypotheses theoriesof evolutionthat are centred
hypotheses and theories of evolution that are centred
and
aroundone theme:the radiationera, the premordial
around one theme: the radiation era. the premordial
fireball and the premordial matter and antimatter. The
fireballand the premordialmatter and antimatter.The
theories state that the universe consisted mainly of
theoriesstate that the universeconsisted mainly of
stronglyinteractingparticles.Premordialmatter and
strongly interacting particles. Premordial matter and
antimatter. according Encyclopaedia Britannica'
antimatter, accordingto Encyclopaedia Britannica.
eventuallyannihilatedeach other; and the remaining
eventually annihilated each other; and the remaining
particles formed the present universe"~. The Qur'an
particlesformed the presentuniverse"'.The Qur'an
presents development the universe relatively
presents the development of the universe in relatively
the
simple terms. Allah says, directingHis Messenger
iimpte terms. Allah says. directing His Messenger
peacebe on him, to ask the unbelievers:
Muhammad, peace be on him, to ask the unbelievers:
Muirammad,
"Say: Is that ye deny Him Who created earth the
"Say: Is it that ye deny Him Who created the earth
do ye join equals with Him?
in two Days? And do ye join equals with Him?
in two Days?
(all) The Worlds.He set on the
He is The Lord of (all) The Worlds. He set on the
He is The Lord
firm, high aboveit, and
(earth) Mountains Standing firm, high above it, and
(earth) MountainsStanding
blessings the earth,and measured therein
bestowed blessings on the earth. and measured therein
bestowed on
its sustenance four Days,alike for (all) who ask'
its sustenance in four Days, alike for (all) who ask.
in
Then He turnedto the sky,and it had been (as)
Then He turned to the sky. and it had been (as)
smoke :He said to it and to the earth: "comeyetogether,
smoke: saidto it andto theearth: come ye together,
He H
willingly or unwillingly".
willinglyor unwillingly".
They said: we do come(together), willing obedi-
in
They said: "we do come (together), in willing obedi-
H
ence". .
gnce"
3. Macropedia. Vol. 18. p. 1008.
166
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16. So He completedthem aSsevenfirmamentsin two
So He completed them as seven firmaments in two
Days, and He assigned each heavenits duty and
Days~ and He assigned to each heaven its duty and
to
command. and We adorned the lower heaven with
command. and We adorned the lower heaven with
lights~ and (provided it) with guard.
lights,and (providedit) with guard.
Suchis the Decreeof (Him) The Exaltedin Might,
Such is the Decree of (Him) The Exalted in Might,
Knowledge"-l.
Full of Knowledge"*.
~~Do not the Unbelievers
"Do see that the heavens and
the Unbelievers see that the heavensand
theearthwerejoinedtogether oneunit of Creation),
the earth were joined together (asone unit Creation).
(as
before We clove them asunder?
before clove them asunder?
We madefrom water everyliving thing.
made from water every living thing.
Will they not then believe?"''.
they not then believe?":;.
"The concept rending oneunit into two or more,
"The concept of rending of one unit into two more.
the colestial{<Smoke}>referredto in the aboveverses
the colestial «smoke» aSreferred
as the above verses
are fact to whichcorresponds the factual scientific data.
arefact which corresponds factualscientific
the data.
the English physicistand astronomerSir
«Smoke», the English physicist and astronomer Sir
<Smokerr,
JamesJeanswrote: We have found that, as Newton
James Jeans wrote: We have found that. as Newton
first conjectured, chaoticmass gas approximately
first conjectured, a chaotic mass of gas of approximately
a
very great extent would be
uniform density and of very great extent would be
uniform density and
dynamically unstable: nuclei,wouldtendto Form in it,
dynamically unstable: nuclei, would tend to Form in it,
whichthe whole matterwouldultimately
around which the whole of matter would ultimately con-
around con-
dense".On the basis this theory Newton proposed
dense". On the basis of this theory Newton proposed
that all celestial objects originated by a process of frag-
that all celestial objects originated a process frag-
by
mentation.
mentation.
Needless say the spaceprogramhelpeddiscover
Needless to say the space program helped discover
to
the homogeniety the substances whichthe moon,
of
the homogeniety of the substances of which the moon,
of
the earth and other planetsare formed' "Such state-
the earth and other planets are formed. «Such state-
4. . Our'an n :: 9, to, 11, 12. .
4 Qu r'a 41 9, 10,11,1 2
41
5. Our'an 21 ::30.
5. Qur'an2l 30.
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17. mentsin the Qur'an concerningthe creationwhich ap-
ments in the Our'an concerning the creation which ap-
peared nearlyfourteencenturies
peared nearly fourteen centuries ago», Dr. Bucaille con-
agon,Dr. Bucaillecon-
cluded, .robviously not lend themselves a human
do
cluded, «obviously do not lend themselves to a human
to
explanation»6 •
explanationnu.
6. Macropedia. Vol. 18. p. lfXf8.
6. Macropedia. Vol. 18. p. 1008.
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18. HumanReproduction
Human Reproduction
The complexities human reproductionwere de-
The complexities of human reproduction were de-
coded and understood only after the inventionof the
codedand understood only after the invention the
microscope whichwashundreds yearsafter the death
microscope which was hundreds of years after the death
of Muhammad, peace be on him. However. the Qur'an
Muhammad. peace on him. However.the Qur'an
be
refersto the stages development humanembryo
refers the stages of development that human embryo
that
undergoes. Allah says:
undergoes. Allah says:
HMan We did create from quintessence (of clay);
"Man We did createfrom a quintessence clay);
Then we placedhim as (adropof) spermin a place
Then we placed him as (adrop sperm place
of rest, Firmly fixed;
rest,Firmly fixed;
Then we made the sperm into a clot of congealed
Then we made the sperminto clot congealed
blood; then of that clot We madea (foetus)
blood;then that clot We made a (foetus) lump;then
lump; then
We madeout that lump hones andclothed bones
We made out of that lump hones and clothed the bones
the
with flesh; then we developed out of it another creature.
with flesh;thenwe developed out another creature.
So blessed Allah, The Bestto create!"'.
So blessed he Allah. The Best to create!,,7.
be
As has been scientifically proven, the stages
As it has been scientifically proven, the stages of
are: "l- Fertilization an ovule
human reporduction are: « 1- Fertilization of an ovule
humanreporduction
whichtakesplacein the Fallopian tubes.The fertilizing
which takes place in the Fallopian tubes. The fertilizing
agent is the male sperm.2- The implantation the
agent is the male sperm. 2- The implantation of the
fertilizedeggwhich takesplaceat a precise spot in the
fertilized egg which takes pla~e at a precise spot in the
system: descends the uterus
it into
female reporductive system: it descends into the uterus
femalereporductive
and lodgesin the body the uterus.
and lodges in the body of the uterus.
Oncetheemhryo begins beobservable thenaked
to to
Once the embryo begins to be observable to the naked
eye, it looks like a small mass flesh. growsthere
eye, it looks like a small mass of flesh. It grows there
stageswhich are very well known today;
in progressive stages which are very well known today;
in progressive
1. Qur'an 23 : 12. 13. 14.
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19. theyleadto the bonestructure, muscles, nervous
they lead to the bone structure, the muscles, the nervous
the the
system, circulation,
the
system. the circulation. and the viscera. etc» R.
and the viscera,etcrr*.
In conclusion, Bucaille
Dr. ,.Morethan a
In conclusion, Dr. Bucaille ascertains: «More than a
ascertains:
thousand years beforeour time,at a periodwhenwhim-
thousand years before our time. at a period when whim-
sicaldoctrines still prevailed,
sical doctrines still prevailed, men had a knowledge of
men had a knowledge
the Qur'an.The statements contains
the Qur'an. The statements it contains express in simple
it express simple
in
termstruths of premordialimportance
terms truths of premordial importance which man has
which rnanhas
takencenturies discovertr.
to
taken centuries to discover».
L The Bible, the Qur'an and Science,p. 199.
8. Bible, Our'an and Science. p. 199.
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20. Who is Muhammad?
Who Muhammad?
Muhammad,peacebe on him, is the last of Allah's
Muhammad, peace be him, is the last Allah's
Messengers and Prophets. His name is Muhammad son
Messengers Prophets. nameis Muhammad
and His son
of Abdullah. He was born in Makkah 570 A.D. Due
Abdullah. was born Makkah 570 Due
to the fine reputationhe enjoyedamonghis people,
the fine reputation he enjoyed among his people,
they nicknamedhim 'the Trustworthy'.At the ageof
they nicknamed him 'the Trustworthy'. the age
40, he wasendowed with the prophethood whenAllah
40, he was endowed with the prophethood when Allah
the Exalted,revealed him, throughthe angelGabriel
the Exalted, revealed to him, through the angel Gabriel
the first Qur'anic verses,
the first Qur'anic Muhammad, peace on him,
verses, Muhammad, peace be on him,
be
wasaskedto preachthe beliefin the Oneness Allah
was asked preach the belief the Oneness of
and warn peopleagainst polytheism.
and warn people against polytheism.
The Makkan polytheists opposed Muhammad, peace
The Makkan polytheists opposed Muhammad,peace
be on him.,and his few followersharshly,, that did
but
be on him, and his few followers harshly, but that did
not shakehis faith nor waiverhis steadfastness, did nor
not shake his faith nor waiver his steadfastness, nor did
stop more peoplefrom responding his to preaching.
it stop more people from responding to his preaching.
majority the people Madinah
Finally, when the majority of the people of Madinah
Finally, when the
Islam, the Makkan Muslimstook flight to
embraced Islam, the Makkan Muslims took flight to
embraced
Madinah, Later oD, the Messenger Allah himself
Madinah, Later on, the Messenger of Allah himself
migrated Madinah establish Islarnic
to to the State.
migrated to Madinah to establish the Islamic State. FewFew
yearslater the polytheists Makkah and their allies
years later the polytheists of Makkah and their allies
succumbed the growingpower the Muslims,and
succumbed to the growing power of the Muslims, and
to
Makkah was conquered.Some thirty yearsafter the
Makkah was conquered. Some thirty years after the
death the ProphetMuhammad, peacebe on him,
death of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be on him,
Islam had alreadyspread throughout world sweep-
the
Islam had already spread throughout the world sweep-
ing the two greatest empires existence; Persian
in the
ing the two greatest empires in existence; the Persian
and the Roman.
and the Roman.
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21. What is lslam?
What is Islam?
The Arabic term 'Islam', meaning ..submissionn,
The Arabic term 'Islam', meaning «submission»,
pointsto the fundamental religious creedwhichdictates
points to the fundamental religious creed which dictates
that a Muslim submitto the will Allah, conforming
that a Muslim submit to the will of Allah, conforming
inwardlyand outwardlyto His laws.
inwardly and outwardly to His laws.
The religion Islm lays great emphasis uncom-
The religion of Islm lays great emphasis on uncom-
on
promisingmonotheism and strict adherence certain
promising monotheism and strict adherence to certain
to
creeds and acts worship. enjoinssubmitting the
creeds and acts of worship. It enjoins submitting to the
to
will Allah and followingthe exemplary way the
will of Allah and following the exemplary way of the
life Muhammad, last the Prophets Messen-
the
life of Muhammad, the last of the Prophets and Messen-
and
gers., may peace on them all.
be
gers, may peace be on them all.
Allah, the Exaltedcreatedthe universe
Allah, the Exalted created the universe and what is
and what is
in that He be recognized the One and only God.
as
in it that He be recognized as the One and only God.
He created man and jinn only to celebrate His praise
He createdman and only celebrate His praise
and worship Him. His words signify: "f have only
and worship Him. His words signify: "I have only
created Jinnsand men, that they may ServeMe"o.
created linns and men, that they may Serve Me").
The waysand acts worshipare not left
The ways and acts of worship are not left to man's man's
option choice.Allah is the One Who ordainsand
option or choice. Allah is the One Who ordains and
decrees acts worshipand the means whichthey
all
decrees all acts of worship and the means in which they
in
must be observed.
must be observed. Since Islamdealsin everyaspect
Since Islam deals every aspect of
life.'spiritual andphysical, jurisprudence based
life, spiritualand physical, its jurisprudence is based on
its is on
creeds,
creeds, actsof worshipandordinances
acts worship and ordinances regarding
regarding social,
social,
economical and politicaltransactions.
economical and political transactions.
Because Islamis a perfectway of life, it enjoinsmain-
Because Islam is perfect way enjoins main-
taining a refinedcode of manners.
taining refined code manners. The Messenger
The Messenger of
9. Qur'an51 : 56.
9. Qur'an 51 56.
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22. Allah said:"Verily, havebeensentto accomplish
Allah said: HVerily, I have been sent to accomplish the the
fine manners Allah has praised the fine manners of
fine manners".Allah has praised fine manners
H. the
His Messenger saying: "And surelythou hastsublime
His Messenger saying: ..And surely thou hast sublime
morals""'. A'ishah. wife the Messenger Allah,
mora)s"w. A'ishah, the wife of the Messenger of Allah.
the
peacebe on him, was askedabout his manners.
peace be on him, was asked about his manners. She She
"His manners were al-Qur'an".A'ishah
said: HHis manners were al-Qur'an". A'ishah meant
said: meant
that the Prophet, peace on him, clungto the Qur'an,
be
that the Prophet, peace be on him, clung to the Qur'an,
rules discipline. commands. prohibitions,
its its and
it rules of discipline. its commands. its prohihitions, and
the excellent,beautifuland gracious thingscomprised
the excellent., beautiful and gracious things comprised
in it. For this reason Allah commands the helievers to
in it. For this reason Allah commands believers
the to
follow the exemplary life of His Messenger, peacebe
follow the exemplary life His Messenger, peace be
on him. saying: "Ye have indeed in the Messenger of
on him. saying: haveindeedin the Messenger
Allah an excellent exempler"".
Allah an excellent exempler"I'.
Islamenjoins goodmanners everyoccasion:
for
Islam en.loins good manners for every occasion: seek-seek-
ingpermission, greeting, learning,
ing permission, greeting., sitting, eating, learning, teach-
sitting,eating. teach-
ing. sporting.travelling. dressing. visiting.sleeping.
ing. sporting. travelling. dressing. visiting. sleeping.
marriage,treating people, particularlyrelativesand
marriage, treating people., particularly relatives and
neighbours with kindness. Codes all suchgreat
etc.
neighhours with kindness, etc. Codes of all such great
manners foundin both the Qur'anandthe Prophetic
are
manners are found in both the Qur'an and the Prophetic
traditions theMessenger Allah.peace on him.
traditions of the Messenger of Allah. peace he on him.
he
The familyenjoys highstatus Islam. is the core
The family enjoys a high status in Islam. It is the core
a in
society; healthyfamily means healthvsocietv.
a a
of society; a healthy family means a healthy society.
hence Allah., the Exalted commands to treat them with
hence Allah, the Exaltedcommands treatthem!ith
gentleness submissiveness
and
gentleness and suhmissiveness saying:saying:
"Thy Lord hath decreed that ye worship none but
HThy Lord hath decreedthat ye worship none but
Him, and that ye he kind to parents.
Him, and that ye he kind to parents.
10. Qur'an 68 : 4.
10.Qur'an 68 4.
11. Qur'an 33 ::21.
11.Qur'ant3 21.
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23. Whether one or both of them attain old age in thy
Whether one them attain age
life. say not to them aword of contempt. nor repel them
life, say not them aword contempt, repel them
but address them, in terms of honour.
addressthem, terms honour.
And. out of kindness, lower to them the wing of
And, out kindness.lower them the wing
humility, and say:
humility, and say:
"My
"My Lord! bestow on them thy Mercy even as they
bestow on them Mercy even as they
cherished me in childhood" 12.
cherishedme childhood"''.
Next to family comes the kindred. The Messenger of
Next family comesthe kindred.The Messenger
peace be on him, said that
Allah, peace be on him, said that Allah has promised
has promised
to he kind to him who hehaves kindly to his kindred.
he kind him who hehaveskindly his kindred,
and
and to sever him who severs his kindred by unkind
sever who severshis kindred bv unkind
hehaviour.
behaviour.
12. Qur'an 17 : 23. 24.
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24. The Pillarsof lslam
The Pillars Islam
The Messenger Allah, peacebe on him, said: Islam
Messenger of peace said:" Islam
is five pillars:
is built on five pillars:
'1,
1.. ash-Shahaadah (the professionof faith) which must
ash-Shahaadafr profession
(the which must
be recited by anyoneembracingIslam. (La ilaha illallah,
be recited anyone embracing Islam. iJaha iJ/alJah.
Muhammad RasoolulJah) meaning: «There is
Muhammad Rasoolullah)meaning: "There is no true true
god except Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of
god except Muhammad is Messenger
Allah". This meansthat there is no god worthy of being
Allah». This means that there is god worthy being
worshippedbut Allah, and that He must be worshipped
worshipped and that must be worshipped
only according the teaching His Messenger
only according to the teaching of His Messenger
Muhammad. ,p e a c eb e on him..
M u h a m m a d peace be o n h i m
2. Salat (prayer). which must be performed five times
2. Salat(prayer).which must be performedfive times
a day. The first is Fajr prayer . [two rak 'aat (units)] ~
a day. The first is prayer. [two rak'aat (units)];
which may he performed hetween dawn and sunrise.
which may be performed hetween dawn and sunrise.
The second Dhuhr, just afternoon.[four rak'aatf.The
The second.. Dhuhr. just afternoon. [four rak'aat]. The
third Asr. in the later afternoon. [four rak'aat]. The
Asr. the afternoon, [four rak'aatl. The
fourth.. Maghrib. [three rak 'aat] immediately after sun-
fourth Maghrib, [three rak'aatJ immediatelyafter sun-
set. The fifth. Isha '. [four rak 'aat]. after the sun's red-
set. The fifth.Isha', ffour rak'aat),after the sun'sred-
ness disappearsfrom the horizon. Prayer, however,
ness disappears from the horizon. Prayer, however,
must he precededby ahlution which is washinghands.
must he preceded hy ahlution which is washing hands.
face.,wiping over the head, washingthe forearms and
face, wiping over the head, washing the forearms and
the feet.t .
the fee
pillars Islam. is the
Prayer is one of the greatest pillars of Islam. It is the
Prayeris one the greatest
first act worship about which man shallbe askedon
first act of worship ahout which man shall he asked on
the Day Reckoning. is accepted Allah, then
the Day of Reckoning. If it is accepted by Allah, then
by
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25. the restof man'sgooddeedsare accepted •
the rest too 13
man's good deeds are accepted too''.
3. Zakaf(thepoor-due) oneof thegreatest
3. Zakat (the poor-due) is one the greatest financial
is financial
institutions of Islam, literally meaning 'purification', in-
institutions Islam,literallymeaning'purification', in-
that sucha payment makes restof the Mus-
dicating that such a payment
dicating makes the rest the Mus-
the
lim's wealth pure. Zakat is levied annually on -certain
lim's wealthpure. Zakat is leviedannually certainon
typesof food grain, cattle and cashpossessed one
types food grain, cattle and cash possessed for one
lunar calendar year to be given out to the poor, the
lunar calendar year be given out the poor, the
needyand other specified classes people.
needy and other specified classes of people.
(fasting) be observed duringthe month
4. Sawm (fasting) to be observed during the month
4. Sawm to
(the
Ramadan ninthmonth theMuslimlunarcalen-
of Ramadan (the ninth month of the Muslim lunar calen-
(dawn), andendsat sunset.
dar). It begins daybreak (dawn), and ends at sunset.
dar). tt begins at daybreak
at
Eating, drinkingl~ and sexualactivities with one'swife
Eating, drinking'tand sexual activities with one's wife
are forhidden.
are forbidden.
Besides healthbenefits whichone gainsthroughfast-
Besides health benefits which one gains through fast-
ing, it is an act of worship which helps one who observes
ing,it is an act worshipwhich helpsone who observes
it attain piety, humbleness and share the feelings of the
attain piety, humbleness and sharethe feelings the
beret and hungry in the community. Fasting also allows
beret and hungry the community.Fastingalsoallows
one to be more benevolent and charitable.
one be more benevolentand charitable.
5. Hali (pilgrimage) to Makkah, prescribed for those
5. Hajj (pilgrimage) Makkah, prescribed those
Muslims who can afford the trip financiallyl5 and health
Muslimswho can afford the financially''and health
13.Man shall be held accountablefor every minute and thing he does, and shall
13. Man shall be held accountable for every minute and thing he does, and shall
stand all himselfon the Judgment Reckoning be questionedby
stand all by himself on the Day of Judgment or Reckoning to be questioned by
the Almighty Allah. Everyone shall he held accountahle for his own deeds.
the Almighty Allah. Every one shall he held accountable his own deeds.
for
The life in the Hereafter is either everlasting happiness or everlasting torment.
The life in the Hereafteris either everlasting happiness everlasting torment.
juices and other non-alcholicand soft drinks;
14. Drinking, refers to water, fruit juices and other non-alcholic and soft drinks;
14.Drinking, refers to water,
liquour and smokingare prohihitedin Islam.
liquour and smoking are prohihited in Islam.
15.This means that one must have enough provisionsfor his journey and for his
15. This means that one must have enough provisions for his journey and for his
family during his absence.
family during his absence.
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26. wise, once lifetime. Hajj rites take place during
wise,oncein a lifetime. The Hajj rites take placeduring
the Islamic months Shawwal,
the Islamic or lunar monthsof Shawwal,Dthul-Qi'dah
andthe first ten daysof Dthu-Hijjah only. It is a precon-
and the first ten days only. is precon-
enter the state Ihram J6
dition for the pilgrim to enter the state of lhratn'oat a
the
certainpoint beforeentering boundries Makkah.
certain point before entering the boundries of Makkah.
the
16. Ihram is the Hajj wrapping a piece cloth
16. Ihram is the intention to perform Hajj or Umrah hy wrapping a piece of cloth
covering his hody from the chest down. Another piece of cloth covers the upper
covering his hody the chest down. piece cloth coversthe upper
hody: excluding the head. Ihram makes it unlawful for the pilgrim to wear sewed
hody: excludingthe head. Ihram makes unlawful the pilgrim wear sewed
garments. shoes. to have sexual activities with his wife. to hunt and the like.
garmcnts. shoes. have sexual activities his wife. hunt and the like.
Under normal circumstances. once a Muslim enters the state of Ihram. he may
normal circumstances. once a Muslim enters the state lhram. he may
not break it until he has completed all Hajj or Umrah rituals. But if one is held
break he has completed all rituals. one is held
back from completing Umrah. health reason.fear enemy great
hack from completing Hajj or Umrah. for health reason. fear of enemy or great
danger. he may then quit his Thram and sacrifice a sheep. goat. cow or camel
danger. he may then quit his lhram and sacrificea sheep.goat. cow camel
as an expiation.
as an expiation.
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27. The Articles of Faith
The Articles Faith
There are also articlesof faith which include beside
There are also articles which include beside
believing the Oneness Allah:
believing in the Oneness of Allah:
1. Believing in the angels.Allah has createdthem
1. Believing the angels. has created them
and taskedthem to undertake
and tasked them numerous dutiesbeside
undertake numerous duties beside
praising Him. TheyareHis obedient
praising They are His obedient salves. stand
salves. "They stand
in awe and reverence His [glory]"17.
awe and reverence of His [gloryJ"".
2. Beliveing Allah's Scriptures, that they werefree
2. Beliveing in Allah's Scriptures, that they were free
from any imperfection errors at the time
from any imperfection or errors at the time of their their
revelation. All Scriptures that preceded Qur'an have
the
revelation. Scriptures preceded the Qur'anhave
All that
beentampered with or distorted by their people,while
been tampered with distorted their people, while
by
the Qur'anis protected byby from change tamper-
the Qur'an is protected Allah from change or tamper-
ing. Allah sent down Scriptures Abraham, Isma'il,
ing. Allah sent down Scriptures to Abraham, Isma'il,
Is'haq, Ya'oob (Jacob)and his twelve sons, Moses,
Is'haq, Ya'oob (Jacob) and his twelve sons, Moses,
Jesus, and Muhammad,
Jesus, and Muhammad.
3. Believing Allah's Messengers. Among whomthe
3. Believing in Allah's Messengers. Among whom the
most prominent and steadfast are Noah, Abraham,
most prominent and steadfast are Noah, Abraham,
Moses, Jesus Muhammad,
and peace on them.They
be
Moses, Jesus and Muhammad, peace be on them. They
are humanand slaves Allah. Every Prophet Mes-
are human and slaves of Allah. Every Prophet or Mes-
sengerbeforeMuhammad, peacebe on him, wassent
senger before Muhammad, peace be on him, was sent
to his own people,but Muhammad, peace on him.
be
to his own people, but Muhammad, peace be on him.
was sent all mankind. Allah says:"Blessedis He
was sent to all mankind. Allah says: "Blessed is He
Who Sent down the Criterion His Servant,that
Who Sent down the Criterion To His Servant, that it
May be an admonition to all Creatures;-"l~.
May be an admonitionto all Creatures;-"'*.
17. Qur'an 21 : 28.
1R. Our' an 25 : 1.
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28. None of Allah's Messengers or Prophets claimed to
None Allah's Messengers Prophets claimed
be a god part-god.Allah says:
be a god or part-god. Allah says: "No son did Allah
son did
beget, nor is there any god alongwith Him:
beget, nor is there any god along with Him: (if therethere
were many gods),behold,eachgod would havetaken
were many gods), behold, each god would have taken
whathe hadcreated, some
and wouldhave
away what he had created, and some would have Lorded
away Lorded
over others!Glory to Allah! (He is free) from the
it over others! Glory to Allah! (He is free) from the
(sort of) thingsthey attributeto Him!"'n.
(sort of) things they attribute to Him!,,'9.
4. Believing the LastD"y, the Day Resurrection.
in
4. Believing in the Last Day, the Day of Resurrection.
Allah haspredecreed term for eachcreature,
Allah has predecreed a term for each creature, and a
a and a
term for the life this world. The world's termination
term for the life of this world. The world's termination
will be markedby the souhding the Trumpet, then
will be marked by the sounding of the Trumpet, then
the trumpetwill soundagainand mankindshallbe re-
the trumpet will sound again and mankind shall be re-
surrected standbeforethe Lord the worlds be
surrected to stand before the Lord of the worlds to be
to
questioned about their deeds in this world. Those who
questioned about their deedsin this world. Thosewho
believed Allah and wereobedient will go to Jannah
believed in Allah and were obedient will go to Jannah
in
(Paradise), thosewho disbelieved end up
or (Paradise), and those who disbelieved will end up in
and
Hell-Fire.
Hell-Fire.
5. Believingin predestination. Allah hascreated ev-
S. Believing in predestination. Allah has created ev-
erything in accordance His decree,
with predestination,
erything in accordance with His decree, predestination,
desireand will, and in due proportion.His determinat-
desire and will, and in due proportion. His determinat-
tion the nature things was established
tion of the nature of things was established fifty- fifty-
thousand yearsbeforeHe created Heavens
thousand years before He created the Heavens and the
the and the
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takes shape within the
earth • Nothing occurs or takes shape within the
eaffhr". Nothing occurs
heavens the earth but with His knowledge
heavens or the earth but with His knowledge and by and by
His order.
His order.
19. Qur'ana233 : 9 1 .
1 9 . Q u r ' 2 91.
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20. Abdullah reported that the Messenger
20. Abdullah Bin Amr reported that the Messenger of Allah, peace be on him,
peace be him.
said: "Allah had predecreed creationfifty thousandyearshefore he hrought
the
said: "Allah had predecreed the creation fifty thousand years hefore he hrought
the heavensand the earth into existence".(lmam Muslim,
the heavens and the earth into existence", (Imam Muslim, Ahmad and at-Tir-
and at-Tir-
midrhi).
midthi).
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29. Now that you readthis booklet,the decision yours.
that you read this booklet, the decision is yours.
Everyoneis heading the sameend, but may choose
Everyone is heading for the same end, may choose
any other route. is so merciful;
any other route. Allah is so merciful; Allah is far re-
moved from injustice; says: "Nor would we punish
movedfrom injustice;He says:"Nor would we punish
until. had sent A messenger (to give warning) ,,21.
until. We had sent A messenger give warning)"t'.
concern you, we have prepared this
Out of our concern for you, w€ have prepared this
message.
message.
21.0ur'an n1 7:: 1 6 .
2 1 .Q u r ' a 17 Itl.
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30. Suggestedbooks for reading:
Suggested books for reading:
- The Holy Qur'an,(English
- The Holy Qur'an, (English translation of the meaning)
translation the meaning)
hy T. Al-Hilali.
by T. Al-Hilali.
- Sahih al-Bukharri, a collection of the authentic
- Sahih al-Bukharri, a collection the authentic
Prophetic traditions.
Prophetic traditions.
-Sahih Muslim,a collection the authentic
- Sahih Muslim, a collection of the authentic Prophetic
Prophetic
traditions:
traditions:
* The book Prayerby
* The book of Prayer by A. Saqib.
Saqib.
* GeneralPrescripts Islam.
* General Prescripts of Islam.
* Fasting.
* Fasting.
* Exegesis the opening
* Exegesis of the opening chapter of the Qur'an.
chapter the Qur'an.
* The Fundamentals of Islam.
* The Fundamentals Islam.
* The life and the Aqeadah Ash-Sheikh.
* The life and the Aqeadah of Ash-Sheikh. Muham-
Muham-
mad lhn Abdul Wahab.
mad Ibn Abdul Wahab.
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