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Praise be to Allaah.
We thank you for asking us to be
open minded and we shall expect the same from you and would like to answer by
quoting a number of aayaat (verses) from the Book of
Allaah (the Qur'aan - the scripture of Islam), then you can think to yourself
about the matter and if the truth becomes clear to you, you will have no
choice but to follow it.
Allaah says
(interpretation of the meaning):
"Were they created by
nothing, or were they themselves the creators?
Or did they create the
heavens and the earth? Nay, but they have no firm Belief.
Or are with them the
treasures of your Lord? Or are they the tyrants with the authority to do as
they like?"[al-Toor 52:35-37]
"Verily, the creation
of the heavens and the earth, and in the alternation of night and day, and
the ships which sail through the sea with that which is of use to mankind,
and the water (rain) which Allaah sends down from the sky and makes the
earth alive therewith after its death, and the moving (living) creatures of
all kinds that He has scattered therein, and in the veering of winds and
clouds which are held between the sky and the earth, are indeed aayaat
(proofs, evidences, signs) for people of
understanding."[al-Baqarah 2:164]
"It is He Who sends
down water (rain) from the sky, and with it We bring forth vegetation of
all kinds, and out of it We bring forth green stalks, from which We bring
forth thick clustered grain. And out of the date-palm and its spathe come
forth clusters of dates hanging low and near, and gardens of grapes,
olives and pomegranates, each similar (in kind) yet different (in variety
and taste). Look at their fruits when they begin to bear, and the ripeness
thereof. Verily! In these things there are signs for people who
believe."[al-An'aam 6:99]
"And it is He Who
sends the winds as heralds of glad tidings, going before His Mercy (rain), till
when they have carried a heavy-laden cloud, We drive it to a land that is
dead, then We cause water (rain) to descend thereon.
Then We produce every
kind of fruit therewith. Similarly, We shall raise up the dead, so that you
may remember or take heed."[al-A'raaf 7:57]
"Have not those who
disbelieve known that the heavens and the earth were joined together as one
united piece, then We parted them? And We have made from water every
living thing. Will they not then believe?"[al-Anbiya' 21:30]
"Is not He (better
than your gods) Who created the heavens and the earth, and sends down for you
water (rain) from the sky, whereby We cause to grow wonderful gardens full
of beauty and delight? It is not in your ability to cause the growth of
their trees. Is there any god with Allaah? Nay, but they are a people who
ascribe equals (to Him)!"[al-Naml 27:60]
"He has created the
heavens and the earth without any pillars that you see, and has set on the
earth firm mountains, lest it should shake with you. And He has scattered
therein moving (living) creatures of all kinds. And We send down water (rain) from
the sky, and We cause (plants) of every goodly kind to grow
therein."[Luqmaan 31:10]
"See you not (O men)
that Allaah has subjected for you whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever
is in the earth, and has completed and perfected His Graces upon you,
(both) apparent (i.e., Islamic Monotheism, and the lawful pleasures of this
world, including health, good looks, etc.) and hidden
(i.e., one's Faith in
Allaah, knowledge, wisdom, guidance for doing righteous deeds, and
also the pleasures and delights of the Hereafter in Paradise, etc.)? Yet
of mankind in he who disputes about Allaah without
knowledge or guidance
or a Book giving light!"[Luqmaan 31:20]
"And the two seas
(kinds of water) are not alike, this fresh, sweet and pleasant to drink, and
that saltish and bitter. And from them both you eat fresh tender meat
(fish), and derive the ornaments that you wear. And you see the ships cleaving
(the sea-water as they sail through it), that you may seek of His Bounty,
and that you may give thanks."[Faatir 35:12]
"Have you not seen how
your Lord spread the shadow? If He willed, He could have made it still -
then We have made the sun its guide [i.e., after the sunrise, it (the
shadow) contracts and vanishes at noon, and then again appears in the
afternoon with the decline of the sun, and had there been no sunlight, there would
have been no shadow]
Then We withdraw it to
Us - a gradual concealed withdrawal.
And it is He Who makes
the night a covering for you, and the sleep (as) repose, and makes the
day nushoor (i.e., getting up and going about here and there for daily work,
etc., after one's sleep at night or like resurrection after one's death).
And it is He Who sends
the winds as heralds of glad tidings, going before His Mercy (rain), and
We send down pure water from the sky, -
That We may give life
thereby to a dead land, and We give to drink thereof many of the cattle and
men that We had created,"
[al-Furqaan 25:45-49]
"And it is He Who has
let free the two seas (kinds of water), one palatable and sweet, and the
other salt and bitter, and He has set a barrier and a complete partition
between them."
[al-Furqaan 25:53]
"And a sign for them
is the dead land. We gave it life, and We brought forth from it grains, so
that they eat thereof.
And We have made
therein gardens of date-palms and grapes, and We have caused springs of
water to gush forth therein.
So that they may eat
of the fruit thereof, and their hands made it not. Will they not, then, give
thanks?
Glory be to Him, Who
has created all the pairs of that which the earth produces, as well as
of their own (human) kind (male and female), and of that which they know
not.
And a sing for them is
the night. We withdraw therefrom the day, and behold, they are in darkness.
And the sun runs on
its fixed course for a term (appointed). That is the Decree of the
All-Mighty, the All-Knowing.
And the moon, We have
measured for it mansions (to traverse) till it returns like the old dried
curved date stalk.
It is not for the sun
to overtake the moon, nor does the night outstrip the day. They all float,
each in an orbit.
And a sign for them is
that We bore their offspring in the laden ship (of Nooh).
And We have created
for them of the like thereunto, so on them they ride.
And if We will, We
shall drown them, and there will be no shout (or helper) for them (to hear
their cry for help) nor will they be saved,
Unless it be a mercy
from Us, and as an enjoyment for a while."
[Yaa-Seen 36:33-44]
"We created you, then
why do you believe not?
Then tell Me (about)
the human semen that you emit.
Is it you who create
it (i.e., make this semen into a perfect human being), or are We the Creator?
We have decreed death
unto you all, and We are not unable,
To transfigure you and
create you in (forms) that you know not.
And indeed, you have
already known the first form of creation (i.e., the creation of Adam). Why
then do you not remember or take heed?
Tell Me! The seed that
you sow in the ground.
Is it you that make it
grow, or are We the Grower?
Were it Our Will, We
could crumble it to dry pieces, and you would be regretful (or left in
wonderment),
(Saying), 'We are
indeed Mughramoon (i.e., ruined, or lost the money without any profit, or
punished by the loss of all that we spent for cultivation, etc.)!
'Nay, but we are
deprived!'
Tell Me! The water
that you drink,
Is it you who cause it
from the rainclouds to come down, or are We the Causer of it to come
down?
If We willed, We
verily could make it salt (and undrinkable). Why then do you not give thanks
(to Allaah)?
Tell Me! The fire
which you kindle,
Is it you who made the
tree thereof to grow, or are We the Grower?
We have made it a
Reminder (for the Hell-fire, in the Hereafter); and an article of use for the
travellers (and all others, in this world).
The glorify with
praises the Name of your Lord, the Most Great.
So I swear by mawaaqi'
(setting to the mansions, etc.) of the stars (they traverse),
And verily, that is
indeed a great oath, if you but knew, That (this) is indeed
an honourable recital (the Noble Qur'aan)."
[al-Waaqi'ah 56:57-77]
"So glorify Allaah,
when you come up to the evening [i.e., offer the Maghrib (sunset) and 'Isha'
(night) prayers], and when you enter the morning [i.e., offer the Fajr
(morning) prayers].
And His is all the
praise and thanks in the heavens and the earth, and (glorify Him) in the
afternoon [i.e., offer 'Asr (mid-afternoon) prayer] and when you come up to
the time when the day begins to decline [i.e., offer the Zuhr (mid-day)
prayer].
He brings out the
living from the dead, and brings out the dead from the living. And He revives
the earth after its death, and thus shall you be brought out
(resurrected).
And among His Signs is
this, that He created you (Adam) from dust, and then [Hawwa (Eve) from
Adam's rib, then his offspring from the semen, and], - behold you are human
beings scattered!
And among His Signs is
this, that He created for you wives from among yourselves, that you
may find repose in them, and He has put between you affection and mercy.
Verily, in that are indeed signs for a people who reflect.
And among His Signs is
the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the difference of your
languages and colours. Verily in that are indeed signs for men of sound
knowledge.
And among His Signs is
the sleep that you take by night and by day, and your seeking of His Bounty.
Verily, in that are indeed signs for a people who listen.
And among His Signs is
that He shows you the lightning, by way of fear and hope, and He sends
down water (rain) from the sky, and therewith revives the earth after its death.
Verily, in that are indeed signs for a people who understand.
And among His Signs is
that the heaven and the earth stand by His Command, then afterwards when
He will call you by single call, behold, you will come out from the earth (i.e,
from your graves, for reckoning and recompense).
To Him belongs
whatever is in the heavens and the earth. All are obedient to Him.
And He it is Who
originates the creation, then will repeat it (after it has perished), and this is
easier for Him. His is the highest description (i.e., none has the right to
be worshipped but He, and there is nothing comparable unto Him) in the
heavens and in the earth. And He is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise."[al-Room 30:
17-27]
"Is not He (better
than your gods) Who created the heavens and the earth, and sends down for you
water (rain) from the sky, whereby We cause to grow wonderful gardens full
of beauty and delight? It is not in your ability to cause the growth of
their trees. Is there any god with Allaah? Nay, but they are a people who
ascribe equals (to Him)!
Is not he (better than
you gods) Who has made the earth as a fixed abode, and has placed rivers
in its midst, and has placed firm mountains therein, and has set a barrier
between the two seas (of salt and sweet water). Is there any god with
Allaah? Nay, but most of them know not.
Is not He (better than
your gods) Who responds to the distressed one, when He calls Him, and Who
removes the evil, generations after generations. Is there any god with
Allaah? Little is it that you remember!
Is not He (better than
your gods) Who guides you in the darkness of the land and the sea, and Who
sends the winds as heralds of glad tidings, going before His mercy
(rain)? Is there any god with Allaah? High Exalted be Allaah above all that
they associate as partners (to Him)!
Is not He (better than
your so-called gods) Who originates creation, and shall thereafter
repeat it, and Who provides for you from heaven and earth? Is there any god with
Allaah? Say: 'bring forth your proofs, if you are truthful'
Say: 'None on the
heavens and the earth knows the unseen except Allaah, nor can they perceive when
they shall be resurrected.'"
[al-Naml 27:60-65]
This is a selection of
clear aayaat that include the answer to your question. We invite
you to join the community of the believers and to enter the religion of Islam
which Allaah has chosen as the religion for all
mankind. Peace be upon
those who follow true Guidance.
Allah knows best.
from:www.islam-qa.com
-----Original
Message-----
From: Benedict Albert
Louis
To: paul@enjoylifenow.org;
mkns@pc.jaring.my
Cc: alternatif-net@yahoogroups.com
Sent: 4/15/2003 12:14
PM
Subject: Re: [alternatif-net]
New theology based on facts
hi all there, hope u keep an open
mind out there in earch of the TRUTH;
there are so many
religions out there, but there is only ONE (1) that has full of meaning to
every human complete with irrevocable proofs which all other
religions fade in the shadow.
and that ONE (1) FAITH
that overshadows all other religions in this world is:
CHRISTIANITY.
please do not use your
fallen mind to grasp Christianity. as JESUS said: " Know
the truth and the truth will set you free" - Jn 8: 32 may the peace & the
love of Christ be with you all, tq./
>>> hambaALLah <mkns@pc.jaring.my>
04/15/03 07:45AM >>>
as a muslim i see a 'new' way of
explaining supplement the ancient
way of explaning who our one God is
whether He is a being
or a process "laisa laka mith lihi
syai i'a' the Quran says: (Refer quran Juz 25)
"Never He (the we
call ALlah)in any way similar to anything you can imagine". |
