Islam and Evidence

The laws of physics, discovered by physicists, are evidence of the perfection of Allah's creation. Water's viscosity, the gravity of masses, and Planck's Constant are examples of these laws and how they are perfect for the use of living beings.

These laws are necessary for the balance of the universe, or else the Earth would be lost in space. Allah is responsible for these laws, as He sends down water from the sky and creates crops to sustain life. The laws of physics are a testament to the divine design of the universe. Without these laws, energy would be completely different: a small fire could burn us up, while even a giant fireball wouldn't be enough to warm the earth. Frictional forces are essential, as they are necessary to keep objects in place and allow us to brake our cars.

These laws of physics demonstrate the sovereignty of Allah, and how he has put them in service for us to reflect upon and understand His power.

Allah is the source of all blessings, and to stay close to Him one must appreciate these blessings and fill their heart with love and fear of Him. Being aware of His greatness, power and judgment means one can distinguish between good and evil and make sound decisions. Such a person will have a clear mind and radiating face, and will find true peace and joy in their heart through remembrance of Allah.

Allah's blessings and power are all around us, yet many people refuse to think about their responsibilities to Him. Living a moral life, being respectful of others, and always remembering Allah and His name are important to create a deep relationship with Him and avoid displeasing Him.

We must trust in His absolute existence and power, and strive to be servants of whom He approves. This will bring us closer to His mercy and blessings, and ultimately lead to a life of joy and spiritual delight in this world and the hereafter. Allah is nearer to us than our jugular vein. According to the Quran, He is witness of everything. To be with Allah at every moment, we must seek help from Him in difficult situations and trust Him, while not placing any hope in natural causes or other people.

Prayer is a great way to connect with Him and turn to Him in all tasks. We must remember that all blessings come from Him and give thanks for them, as it is one of the best ways to serve Him alone.

Note 1: (IHYA-U ULUMUDDİN, Vol. 1 p. 201, Hacetü’l İslam, Imam Gazali)

Person's natural inclination is to lead a stable and uniform life, free from sudden changes. But Allah, in His infinite wisdom, creates ups and downs in a person's life as a blessing, as it forces them to use their intelligence and will power to make fast track progress and improvements in their personality. Ultimately, the sudden changes and surprises in life, although difficult, are beneficial. A person should embrace the changes in their life that Allah creates as they may not always understand the purpose of these changes. Despite the challenges that may arise, these changes can be used to develop one's personality, open up new opportunities, and ultimately lead to a life of prosperity and blessings.

Allah always has the best intentions for a person, even if it may be difficult to see at first. Therefore, a person should trust Allah and have faith that good will come out of every situation.

Allah is merciful and forgiving, and believers who err should not despair. The Quran speaks of the many consolations given to those who have made mistakes, and Allah has promised to forgive when a person repents. However, many people are too proud to admit they have erred, and this can lead to despair. A believer finds peace by accepting their imperfections, and this helps them better appreciate Allah's perfection.

The Universe was created with an explosive "Big Bang" from a single point-mass of matter and energy with zero volume. This discovery disproves the notion of an infinite universe and implies the existence of a Creator. Scientists have confirmed the Big Bang's existence with observational evidence, showing that the universe was created from "nothing" in a planned and controlled manner. The Explosion was balanced, resulting in galaxies, stars, the sun, the earth, and other heavenly bodies.

The Big Bang has challenged the materialist view of an eternal universe and has caused much trouble for those who deny the existence of a Creator. The Universe was created with a Big Bang Explosion, and laws of physics were formed from it that are uniform throughout the universe and have not changed in 15 billion years. These laws are so precise that even a slight alteration would cause destruction. This incredible order and balance indicates a creation with a purpose, supported by the fact that the universe is habitable and the rate of expansion after the Big Bang was finely tuned. Scientists like Fred Hoyle, Paul Davies, Stephen Hawking, and George Greenstein all agree that this points to a supernatural agency. The Universe, created by Allah, is a powerful testament to His existence and His supreme power.

Through the alternating night and day, the changing winds, and the clouds that move between heaven and earth, the creation of the heavens and earth with its precise balances and all its life forms illustrates Allah's command and authority. The Qur'an, revealed fourteen centuries ago, confirms this truth and proclaims Allah's greatness as the Lord of all worlds. Thus, the Universe was created through an explosion of power, and serves as further evidence of Allah's perfect creation and command.

Notes:

1 Henry Margenau, Roy Abraham Vargesse, Cosmos, Bios, Theos,

La Salle IL: Open Court Publishing, 1992, p. 241

2 Hugh Ross, The Creator and the Cosmos: How Greatest

Scientific Discoveries of The Century Reveal God,

Colorado: NavPress, revised edition, 1995, p. 76

3 Fred Hoyle, The Intelligent Universe, London, 1984, pp.184-185

4 Paul Davies, Superforce: The Search for a Grand Unified Theory of Nature, 1984, p. 184

5 Stephen Hawking, ABrief History Of Time, Bantam Press, London: 1988, pp. 121-125

6 Paul Davies, God and the New Physics, New York: Simon & Schuster, 1983, p. 189

7 George Greenstein, The Symbiotic Universe, p. 27

Allah is the most merciful and compassionate, and this is demonstrated by the scientific research that has revealed that when infants receive affection from their mothers, fewer genes are expressed than when they experience pain or lack of affection. This has positive short-term and long-term effects on the infant's brain, reducing pain and improving early brain development. It is this sensitivity to love and affection that leads people to seek refuge in Allah's mercy. Allah is the All-Merciful and Most Merciful, and His love and compassion is extended to His servants throughout their lives. His love is most evidently manifested in Paradise, the eternal destination for believers possessing deep faith who seek the shelter of His love.

The Qur'an highlights Allah's mercy when it mentions His response to the plea of forgiveness from Adam and his brother, and when it recounts the prayer of Ayyub. Thus, Allah's mercy and affection for mankind is everlasting and incomparable.

Wisdom is a quality of a person of faith, distinct from mere intelligence, and provides insight and understanding far greater than that of an intelligent person. A firm faith in God and adherence to the teachings of the Quran are necessary to acquire this virtue. Wisdom allows believers to properly employ their mental abilities, judgement, and logic.

Those without faith lack this virtue and can lead to disastrous outcomes. Wisdom provides peace, well-being, and happiness, and is the source of the believer's knowledge of God's control, fate and presence. It also helps believers to adapt to changing conditions and situations, and if possessed by society as a whole, could lead to extraordinary peace, security, and abundance. Wisdom is an invaluable quality for any person to possess, as it enables them to bring benefit to society and to live out their faith in a meaningful way.

The Qu'ran encourages us to be wise, to protect the oppressed, care for the needy, and to show justice in all matters. We need more people of wisdom in our society in order to prevent chaos and to discover solutions to the problems we face. Fear of God and faith in Him are essential for true wisdom to be realised, and it is through this wisdom that we can lead meaningful and productive lives.

Allah is the Creator of Destiny and Fate. He predetermined all events and their respective positions on the timeline of eternity, and no one can overcome or change it. This absolute truth should be accepted by believers with unconditional submission, as trying to do otherwise displeases Allah. Those who don't fully understand this concept may mistakenly think that destiny can be changed, but this is impossible, as it is predetermined by Allah.

Everything is part of Allah's plan to benefit religion and believers, and no matter what happens, it is predetermined and should be respected. Allah is the Creator and Ruler of all, and He has predetermined our destiny and fate. Believers must place their trust in Allah, knowing that He is testing them with good and bad so that they may be rewarded in the hereafter. No matter the outcome, it is all for the best and it is Allah's will. Those who accept their destiny and submit to Allah's will will find strength and peace of mind, for Allah is ever-forgiving and all-forbearing.

He is closer to us than our jugular vein and knows all things. Knowing this, we must fear Allah and remember that whatever happens to us is a part of His plan.

We must be mindful of our attachment to the world and be generous in spending our wealth on Allah's path, for this is the only way to receive a great reward in the Hereafter. Greed and meanness will harm us in the long run, and disasters from Allah are a reminder that our time in this world is limited. Believers are aware of this and use their wealth as a means to draw closer to Allah, understanding that true praise lies in His sight. The Prophet Sulaiman (peace be upon him) is the finest example of someone who had great wealth and assets, but used them to further Allah's path.

Believers, who have faith in Allah and spend their wealth on His path, will be rewarded with Allah's mercy and Paradise in the Hereafter. These people have chosen the infinite wealth and salvation of the Hereafter over the transient wealth of this world, thus making the best possible bargain.

Allah's existence can be seen through conscience, which is a spiritual quality that comes from following one's inner guidance. Evidence of His power and wisdom is seen in the perfect and flawless design of the universe, the sun, the atmosphere, and the human body. Intelligence alone is not enough to comprehend the evidence; wisdom is required to draw the correct conclusions. Conscience leads to wisdom, and wisdom leads to acknowledgement of Allah as the one and only Creator.

Conscience is a powerful tool that helps us to understand the existence and glory of Allah. Through his insight and understanding, Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) was able to comprehend the existence of Allah despite no one telling him.

Despite our intelligence and knowledge, if we refuse to accept the bare facts before our eyes, we will become misguided.

Allah's existence can be found through wisdom and conscience, and by employing them we can find the truth.

Allah's existence is clear and manifest and those who reject it do so because it does not align with their interests. Prophet Ibrahim's story is an example of how those who deny Allah's truth struggle with their conscience. People are encouraged to use their intellect to recognize the truth of Allah and His power and to accept the moral code they must observe as believers.