Islam and Evidence

Although the Prophet bore a heavy responsibility and despite all the difficulties he faced, he was a most humble and peaceful man, one submissive to God. He lived the joy an order of belief every moment of his life his companions describe his state of being.

He [the Messenger] was always cheerful, gentle, and mild.''

The Prophet also advised his companions to smile and said

''God loves the simple and those having smiling countenance.''

Honey has been revered for centuries for its healing and medicinal properties. It is a natural source of antioxidants and is composed of vitamins, minerals, and free sugar molecules, making it an easily digestible and quick source of energy. Honey is beneficial for regulating and facilitating blood circulation and supports blood formation, as well as being a bactericide and helping to prevent illnesses like heart problems and cancer. Honey can also be used to heal wounds due to its anti-inflammatory, moisturizing and antimicrobial properties. Honey is known for its healing properties due to its natural composition, which is effective even against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. It does not impede the healing process like antiseptics and antibiotics, thus making it an ideal natural remedy. Furthermore, its antioxidant content helps to boost the body's natural defences. Honey, Blood, and Antioxidants are all important factors in the healing process.

Notes:

112. "Honey A Source of Antioxidants," Journal of Apicultural Research, 1998, 37:221-225,

www.nutritionfarm.com/health_news/1998/antioxidants4.htm; Janet Raloff, "The Color of Honey," www.sciencenews.org/sn_arc98/9_12_98/Bob1.htm.

113. Angie Knox, "Harnessing honey's healing power," June 8, 2004;

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3787867.stm

114. "Honey As Medicine-Australia Produces A World's First!," San Diego Earth Times, January 2000; www.sdearthtimes.com/et0100/et0100s17.html.

Prophet Muhammad also called on the people of the book to believe in God's final religion. Yet, he never of course pressured them merely advising them to do so. He left the people of the book free to worship as they saw fit, allowed them to maintain all their own customs and ordered his own people to treat them with justice. His words on this subject have been reported as follows.

Whoever oppresses any Dhimmi (non-Muslim), I shall be his prosecutor on the Day of Judgment.''

The following articles in the text of the agreement prepared by the prophet and his followers for the Christian even Harris Bean Cobb and his co-religionists are particularly striking.

"The religion, churches, lives, chastity and goods of all Christians living in the East are under the protection of God and all believers. None of those living by Christianity will be forced to turn to Islam. If any Christian is subjected to any killing or injustice, Muslims must help him.''

Honey bees are an incredibly important species, with a structured society of different bee types. The female honey bee has many tasks, such as cleaning the hive, maintaining the larvae and young, feeding the queen and males, producing honey, constructing the honeycomb and guarding the hive. The male honey bee's only function is to inseminate the queen bee. In the Qur'an, Allah reveals that the honey bees are females, an unknown fact at the time of the Prophet Muhammad. This is just one example of the miraculous nature of the Qur'an.

Notes:

110. Hayvanlar Ansiklopedisi-Bocekler (Encyclopedia of Animals-Insects) (Istanbul: C.B.P.C. Publishing Ltd./Phoesbus Publishing Company: 1979), 97.

111. Kazi, 130 Evident Miracles in the Qur'an, 68-69.

Death is one of the things many people fear the most. In such people's eyes, death is the end of everything. They are unaware of the reality of the life of the hereafter. They are thus strongly attached to the life of this world and imagine that they will lose everything when they die for which reason they refuse to reflect on it. The fact is however that death will come at the time and in the form God wills. Nobody has the power to postpone or advanced this. The Prophet recommended that people think about death and the true life to follow.

''Those who are most aware of death and prepare themselves for it. They are the wisest of people.''

Fingerprints are unique to each individual and have been used to determine identity since the late 19th century. Despite being overlooked for centuries, the Quran emphasizes the importance of fingerprints, which has only been fully understood in modern times. Fingerprints remain unchanged throughout a lifetime, making them an effective and reliable source of identification. Therefore, fingerprints are an important factor in verifying identity.

Note 109. "What is a fingerprint?;" www.ridgesandfurrows.homestead.com/fingerprint.html

Mother's milk is a miraculous gift from Allah that provides essential nutrition, protection, and development to babies. Research has revealed its anti-infection properties, helping to protect against respiratory and digestive illnesses, as well as its beneficial effects on blood pressure, heart health, and obesity prevention. The presence of omega-3, alpha linoleic acids, and hormones like adiponectin and leptin provide further evidence of the importance of mother's milk for health, growth, and development. Mother's milk plays a vital role in protecting against many illnesses, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease, and is also essential for brain development. In addition, it is 90% water and is the most hygienic source of liquid for babies.

Studies have shown that breast-fed babies have a higher IQ than those fed on formula, and that mother's milk can protect against many forms of cancer. This was revealed by Allah 14 centuries ago when He commanded mothers to nurse their children for two full years. Mother's milk is a miraculous gift from Allah which meets the specific needs of babies at each stage of development.

Notes;

99. "High-Risk Newborn-The Benefits of Mother's Own Milk," University of Utah Health Sciences Center; www.uuhsc.utah.edu/healthinfo/pediatric/Hrnewborn/bhrnb.htm

100. Ibid.

101. C. Billeaud, European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 1997, vol. 51, 520-526.

102. "Breast milk 'does cut heart risk'," March 1, 2004; http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3523143.stm

103. "Breast milk helps reduce obesity," May 2, 2004; http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3673149.stm

104. Ibid.

105. Tim Whitmire, "IQ Gain from Breastfeeding;"

http://abcnews.go.com/sections/living/DailyNews/breastfeeding990923.html

106. "Breakthrough in Cancer Research;" www.mediconvalley.com/news/Article.asp?NewsID=635

107. Peter Radetsky, "Human Breast Milk Kills Cancer Cells," Discover 20, no. 06, June 1999.

108. Rex D. Russell, "Design in Infant Nutrition;" www.icr.org/pubs/imp/imp-259.htm