Qur'an and the modern science

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quran and the modern science

 

Al-quran ,the main source of the Islamic faith ,is a book believed by muslims ,to be of completely Divine origin .Muslims also believe that it contains guidance for all mankind.since the message of the quran is believed to be for all times,it should be relavent to every age.Does the quran pass this test ? In this booklet , We can  give an objective analysis of the muslim belief regarding the divine origin of the quran,In the light of established scientific discoveries.

 

Every living thing is made of water

Consider the following quranic verse :

أَوَلَمْ يَرَ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا أَنَّ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالأَرْضَ كَانَتَا رَتْقًا فَفَتَقْنَاهُمَا وَجَعَلْنَا مِنَ الْمَاء كُلَّ شَيْءٍ حَيٍّ أَفَلا يُؤْمِنُونَ

 

Do not the unbelievers see that the heavens and the earth were joined together (as one unit of creation)before we clove them asunder ?We made from water every living thing.Will they not then believe ?(Al qur’an 21:30)

 

Only after advances have been made in science, do we now  know that cytoplasm, the basic substance of the cell is made up of 80% water. Modern research has also revealed that most organisms consist of 50% to 90% water and that every living entity requires water for its existence.

Was it possible 14 centuries ago for any human being to guess that every living being was made of water ? Moreover would such a guess be conceivable by a human being in the deserts of Arabia where there has always been scarcity of water ?

 

The following verse refers to the creation of animals from water.

وَاللَّهُ خَلَقَ كُلَّ دَابَّةٍ مِن مَّاء

‘And Allah has created every animal from water”(24:45)

 

The following verse refers to the creation of human beings from water.

 

وَهُوَ الَّذِي خَلَقَ مِنَ الْمَاء بَشَرًا فَجَعَلَهُ نَسَبًا وَصِهْرًا وَكَانَ رَبُّكَ قَدِيرًا

“   It is he who has created man from water,Then has he established relashionships of lineage and marriage,for thy Lord has power (over all things)  (Al qur’an 25:54)  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ULTIMATE GOAL: KHADEEJA BINTH kHUWAILID

ULTIMATE GOAL: KHADEEJA BINTH kHUWAILID

What is Da'wah

What is Da’wa

                                       

The Literal meaning of” Da’wah”  in Arabic is to invite or call to something.When it is used in combination with Islam it means to invite mankind to submit to Allahwillingly.meaning to worship him alone,follow his straight path,and keep away from all sorts of disbeliefs and evil.Allah (swt) says

“Invite to the way of thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching”  ( 16:125 )

This is the call of Islam.the messege,all the prophets and messengers of Allah preached the same message to their peoples.Allah (SWT)says

وَلَقَدْ  بَعَ ثْنَا فِي كُلِّ أُمَّةٍ رَّسُولاً أَنِ اعْبُدُواْ اللَّهَ وَاجْتَنِبُواْ الطَّاغُوتَ فَمِنْهُم مَّنْ هَدَى اللَّهُ وَمِنْهُم مَّنْ حَقَّتْ عَلَيْهِ الضَّلالَةُ فَسِيرُواْ فِي الأَرْضِ فَانظُرُواْ كَيْفَ كَانَ عَاقِبَةُ الْمُكَذِّبِينَ

  And We did raise among every people a Messenger, preaching: ‘Worship Allah and shun the Evil One.’ Then among them were some whom Allah guided and among them were some who became deserving of ruin. So travel through the earth, and see what was the end of those who treated the Prophets as liars! 16:36]

The ultimate aim of Da’wah is the total obedience to Allah,sincerely from one’s heart,in his inward and outward,in his private as well as public life.

How to deliver Da’wah.

The preacher’s aim and focus should be insuring that Da’wah is delivered to people with wisdom and in good manners.she/He should make sure that Allah’s message reaches people in clear,proper,and convincing  ways so that they are targeted according to their level of understanding,background and cultute.

The significance of giving Da’wah to Non-Muslims

.Da’wah among Non-Muslims occupies a very high rank in Islamic good deeds. because it is the heritage of the prophets of Allah,the continuation of their mission,and core of their message.

Islam is for all peoples,not for muslims only

The muslim ummah is entrusted with the duties of  Da’wah among non-muslims because Islam is the final message of Allah  to all mankind.

Every prophet before Islam was sent to his people only.and after left this world,another prophet carried his mission after him.prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was not only the last prophetbut was also sent to all peoples.there are no prophets coming after him to continue preaching the message of Allahas it used to be with previous nations.Therefore ,the task of delivering the final messge of Allahto mankind after him(PBUH)has been laid on the muslim nation.

“And we have not  sent you but to all mankind as a bearer of good news and as a warner,but most people do not know (34:28)

And it is the responsibility of all muslims to make the message of Islam reach people in every place of the world ,and from all backgrounds.