Islam and Evidence

Islam and Evidence

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  • Everything You Possess is a Favor from Allah

    Allah bestows many favours on mankind, from the moment we wake up in the morning to the many senses and abilities we possess. The delicious tastes, odours and colours of fruits and vegetables are all gifts from Allah, as are the animals that add beauty to our lives. Allah's blessings are innumerable and we should be grateful for the favours that He bestows upon us.

    6 min
  • Allah is Everywhere.

    Allah is the absolute Being who is everywhere. He is not confined to any place, but is present in all places, East and West. He is the Self-Sustaining, the All-Knowing, and the All-Merciful. He is closer to us than our own jugular veins and sees and hears all things.


    He has power over all things and has predetermined the destiny of all humans. Understanding these truths will help people to better comprehend the verses of the Qur'an and accept Allah's will. They could not comprehend the fact that Allah is everywhere. Allah is everywhere.


    He encompasses everything. Allah encompasses everything; He encompasses the things we say, the things we do, the things we think. Allah is the ultimate creator and controller of Destiny and all Things. He encompasses all things in the heavens and on earth, and knows what will occur before it happens. We must not assume an arrogant attitude and think we have more control than we do, as Allah is everywhere and aware of our every action.


    We must accept that Allah is in control of our lives and that we should not think of ourselves as divine, as this is forbidden. Allah is outside of time and space, and is not an entity that can be seen or touched. No matter where one is in the world, they will point towards the sky when they pray to Allah. It is important to remember that free will exists, but it is within the destiny that Allah has created. Therefore, Allah determines our destiny and what things will happen in our lives.


    16 min
  • Even in Situations One would Think in his Own Mind that There is No Way Out...

    Allah is an infinite source of wisdom, justice, compassion and grace, and a real believer should never lose hope or succumb to negative thoughts in difficult situations. Allah commands His followers to remain hopeful and to trust in His infinite power and mercy, even when facing difficult circumstances. Following this morality will lead to peace, tranquility and joy of expecting Allah's help and closeness, even in the most difficult of situations. Allah is the source of both blessings and difficulty, and He is the only one who can provide His guidance and help for any person. It is important to trust in Allah and to pray with hope and sincerity, as He will always create the best outcome for Muslims in this world and in the Hereafter.


    The story of Prophet Musa (peace be upon him) is an example of how Allah can provide a way out of seemingly impossible situations.

    9 min
  • Some of the Scientific Information Referring to Numbers in the Quran.

    THE DATE OF THE LUNAR LANDINGS.


    • Number of verses from the first verse of Surat al-Qamar to the end of the Qur’an = 1390
    • Date of the lunar landings (Islamic calendar) = 1390. The year 1390 in the Islamic calendar corresponds to 1969 AD, the date of the lunar landings.

    • THE ORBIT OF THE MOON


      • Number of times the word "Moon" appears in the Qur’an = 27
      • Time it takes the Moon to travel round the Earth (in days) = 27

      • THE RATIO OF THE SEA TO THE LAND


        • Number of times the word “land” appears in the Qur’an = 13
        • Number of times the word “sea” appears in the Qur’an = 32
        • Proportion of dry land to sea covering the Earth = 13/45 = 29%
        • Proportion of sea to dry land on Earth = 32/45 = 71%

        • THE STAR SIRIUS


          • The star Sirius appears in the Surah called an-Najm (Quran chapter 53), meaning “Star.” The stars comprising Sirius approach one another in their courses once every 49.9 years. This astronomic phenomenon is indicated in verses 49 and 9 of Surat an-Najm.

          • THE ATOMIC NUMBER OF IRON


            • Al-Hadid is the 57th Surah of the Qur’an, and the numerical value of the words al-Hadid is also 57.
            • The value of the word "hadid" alone is 26, and this is also the atomic number of iron.


            • THE ROTATION OF THE EARTH AROUND THE SUN: 365 DAYS


              • The word “day (yavm)" appears 365 times in the Qur’an.
              • It takes the Earth 365 days to orbit the Sun.

              • GENDER AND THE 23rd CHROMOSOME PAIR


                • The words “man” and “woman” both appear 23 times in the Qur’an.
                • The 23rd chromosome is the main element that determines an individual’s gender.
                • THE SPUTNIK RISING TO THE SKIES


                  • Verse 19:57 of the Qur’an speaks of “raising to a high place.”
                  • "Sputnik 1," the first unmanned satellite, was launched in 1957.

                  • THE GENETIC CODE OF THE BEE


                    • Surat an-Nahl, meaning “Bee,” is the 16th Surah.
                    • The bee has 16 chromosomes.

                    • Notes:


                      1 http://www.star.le.ac.uk/astrosoc/whatsup/stars.html (Leicester edu dept of Physics & astronomy); http://www.site.uottawa.ca:4321/astronomy/index.html#Sirius (University of Ottowa); http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/~hrs/ay45/Fall2002/ChapterIVPart2.pdf (Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics)


                      2 Dr. Mazhar, U. Kazi, 130 Evident Miracles in the Qur’an, Crescent Publishing House, New York, 1997, p. 110-111; http://www.wamy.co.uk/announcements3.html; from Prof. Zighloul Raghib El-Naggar’s speech.


                      3 Malcolm T. Sanford, APIS /Apicultural Information and ISsues from IFAS/University of Florida, Vol. 14, no. 4, April 1996; http://apis.ifas.ufl.edu/apis96/apapr96.htm


                      Scientific Miracles of the Quran & Modern English Translation of the Quran: https://on.soundcloud.com/SdPA8

                      14 min
                    • The Quran a Manifestation of Allah's Mercy.

                      The Qur'an, which is a great manifestation of Allah's mercy; it is a blessing from our Lord which provides clear insight for humanity and is a sure guide to the straight path. It is a source of healing, counsel, and good news for believers, and enables them to lead a life that is not like that of the unbelievers.


                      According to the Qur'an, Allah is the distinguisher between right and wrong, truth and falsehood. Believers are determined to follow the Qur'an and the Prophet's example, not attempting to find a middle ground between its teachings and a life of ignorance.


                      Therefore, they are urged to hold fast to what has been revealed to them, as it is a reminder from Allah and they will be questioned on it.


                      Scientific Miracles of the Quran & Modern English Translation of the Quran: https://on.soundcloud.com/bXPGd

                      7 min
                    • Holy Quran & Expansion of Universe.

                      This episode discusses the discovery of the expansion of the universe and its implications for the Big Bang Theory. Edwin Hubble's red shift observations and Albert Einstein's theoretical calculations showed that the universe is constantly expanding, and that it originated from a single point with zero volume and infinite density. This great explosion that marked the beginning of the universe was named the 'Big Bang' and the theory started to be so called. The Big Bang Theory is supported by the Quran, which states that the universe was created out of nothing, and was formed by all the objects being parted from each other. This discovery of the Universe's volume and expansion has been a major breakthrough in the scientific community.


                      Scientific Miracles of the Quran & Modern English Translation of the Quran: https://on.soundcloud.com/MRBB8

                      5 min
                    • Allah Created Everything According To A Fixed Decree

                      Allah is the Creator of all things and has ordained all that will happen in the future. He is not bound by time and is aware of events which have yet to occur, as He is the First and Last, Absolute and Infinite. He is the One Who wills, determines and creates all events, and nothing occurs without His knowledge. Therefore, Allah is the ultimate Authority in all matters, both present and future.


                      2 min
                    • Allah Is Near To Man

                      Allah is a very close and intimate presence in our lives. He is near enough to hear our quietest thoughts, to know what is in our hearts, and to answer our prayers. He hears and answers the call of the caller when they call on Him, and He knows all things. Allah is a merciful and forgiving presence, always near and always listening.


                      3 min
                    • Paradise In The Words Of The Prophet Muhammad (saas) - 1

                      This episode speaks of how God has created the perfect life for His servants in Paradise, which is beyond the limited world of this life and its imperfections. It explains that the blessings of Paradise, which will fulfill the desires of the heart, can only be attained through faith, moral perfection, and determination. The Qur'an warns those who doubt the existence of Paradise and Hell due to their misconceptions about matter and the life of the Hereafter. By reminding us of the importance of the Hereafter and the beauty of Paradise, this episode encourages us to strive to win God's favour and be rewarded with an eternal life in Paradise.


                      The Qur'an describes the beauties of Paradise as including trees with trunks of gold, branches of silver, and leaves of pearls, as well as rivers flowing under them. These natural beauties give us a sense of well-being and happiness, as God has created us to take pleasure in the beauties of Paradise. Paradise is a beautiful and abundant place, with luxurious dwellings made of precious stones and rivers of milk, honey, and wine. The Tuba tree provides robes for the dwellers and the wealth of Paradise is vast and everlasting. This world has nothing to compare with the perfect life, landscape, and abundance that Paradise offers.


                      The Hadith reveals that believers in Paradise are blessed with an abundance of luxurious dwellings, markets, and food. The dwellings of Paradise are made of the most precious stones and are filled with blessings. These include tents made of pearls and palaces of pearl with seventy residences, each of which contains seventy homes made of green beryl. The markets of Paradise are abundant with blessings and have no lack of anything desired.


                      Furthermore, the people of Paradise are provided with delicious fruits and bird-meat. All of these blessings are provided by Almighty God so that believers may enjoy a life of true joy and delight. Paradise is an eternal blessing promised to believers on the Day of Reckoning. The Qur'an and Hadith provide details of the many qualities that make Paradise a paradise, such as its abundance of fruit, its fragrant aromas, and its colourful varieties of food. God has promised happiness for all His servants in Paradise, and each person will receive a rank in Paradise corresponding to their piety.


                      Therefore, it is important for everyone to remember that one can pass over to the Hereafter at any moment and be prepared to attain the eternal blessings of Paradise in this world. Paradise is a place of abundant blessings, as described in a hadith. The least of those in Paradise will have eighty thousand servants and seventy two wives and a dome of pearls, aquamarine and rubies between two cities. A sincere Muslim must strive to be worthy of the highest rank in God's Presence in Paradise, as God is pleased with those who have perfected faith and desire to be close to Him in this world and the next.

                      41 min

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                    Islam and Evidence is a twelve-episode podcast series that presents the case for Islam through reason, logic, and observable evidence — not tradition or assumption.

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