Islam and Evidence

The Universe is ever-expanding, according to scientific theories. However, when the mass of the universe has reached a sufficient level, this expansion will come to an end due to gravity, resulting in a fierce heat and contraction known as the 'Big Crunch'. This will lead to the end of all forms of life as we know them. Renata Kallosh and Andrei Linde, professors of physics from Stanford University, have stated that this collapse will be like being inside a black hole, and that dark energy may be the cause of the universe becoming unstable and eventually collapsing. This scientific theory is also mentioned in the Qur'an, where it states that the heavens will be folded up in His right hand. (Allah knows best).

The universe is constantly expanding, as per the Qur'an and modern science. Stars and galaxies are moving away from one another due to the expansion of space. This phenomenon was discovered in the 20th century by Alexander Friedmann and Georges Lemaître, and verified when Edwin Hubble observed that the stars emit redder light depending on their distance. This fact was explained in the Qur'an in a time when telescopes and similar technological advancements were not even close to being invented. This is because the Qur'an is the word of Allah: the Creator and Ruler of the entire universe.

The episode discusses how the Quran was revealed 14 centuries ago as a book of guidance and wisdom for humanity. It calls people to the truth and instructs them to adhere to the values and teachings within.

The Quran has an easily understandable language and tone that has been accessible to people of all times. It contains definitive proofs that it represents the word of God, including the perfection of its literary style and superior wisdom. It contains many scientific truths that were only discovered recently with modern technology, showing it could not have been authored by humans at the time. Some of the scientific concepts it discussed include the creation of the universe and human development, atmospheric structure and balances that support life.

This episode emphasizes the Quran should not be viewed as a science book but primarily for moral and spiritual guidance. It then discusses the lack of scientific knowledge in 7th century Arab society, with beliefs like mountains supporting the sky and the earth being flat, to showcase how extraordinary it is that the Quran contains so many scientific facts.

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INTRODUCTION

Why? 00:00

THE FORMATION ADVENTURE OF THE ATOM 03:32

The Creation of the Universe 00:05:19

The Expansion of the Universe and the Big Bang 08:48

Big Bang with Evidence 13:14

Allah Created the Universe from Nothing 16:37

The Signs of the Qur'an 19:26

Creation of Matter Moment by Moment 22:52

Fundamental Forces In the Universe 40:23

1. The Giant Power in the Nucleus: The Strong Nuclear Force 42:11

2. Safety Belt of the Atom: the Weak Nuclear Force 44:03

3. The Force That Keeps Electrons in Orbit: The Electro-magnetic Force 45:10

4. The Force Holding the Universe Together: The Gravitational Force 46:22

THE STRUCTURE OF THE ATOM 50:14

The Power Hidden in the Nucleus 52:23

The Space in the Atom 56:41

Inside the Nucleus: Protons and Neutrons 58:35

Source of the Diversity in the Universe 59:34

The Borderline of Physical Existence: the Quarks 1:00:58

The Other Aspect of the Atoms: Electrons 1:04:44

Orbits of Electrons 1:13:12

Wave or Particle? 1:16:09

The World Full of Colour Whose Gates are Opened by Electrons 1:19:45

THE SECOND STEP ON THE PATH TO MATTER: MOLECULES 1:30:10

Chemical Bonds 1:31:50

Ionic Bonds 1:33:18

Covalent Bonds 1:34:57

Metallic Bonds 1:36:01

The Next Step: Compounds 1:36:01

The Building Block of Life: the "Carbon" Atom 1:37:49

Intermolecular Bonds: Weak Bonds 1:42:12

A Miracle Molecule: Water 1:44:24

The Miraculous Properties of Water 1:47:03

An Interesting Property of Water 1:51:54

The Protective Ceiling: Ozone 1:55:11

Molecules We Taste and Smell 1:57:34

How Do We Perceive Matter? 2:01:25

ATOMS THAT COME ALIVE 2:04:22

POWER OF THE ATOM 2:19:49

Power Hidden in the Nucleus 2:20:57

Fission 2:22:43

Fusion 2:27:15

Effects of the Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 2:31:59

Radiation Emitted By the Atom 2:37:10

Conclusion 2:40:03

Notes 02:45:39

You alone we worship. You alone we ask for help. (Surat al-Fatihah, 4)

Mankind! Worship your Lord, Who created you and those before you, so that hopefully you will guard against evil. (Quran, Surat al-Baqarah (The Heifer) verse 21)

My servants, you who believe, My earth is wide, so worship Me alone! (Quran, Surat al-Anqabut (The Spider) verse 56)

And Ibrahim, when he said to his people, ‘Worship God and have fear of Him. That is better for you if you only knew.’ (Quran, Surat al-Anqabut (The Spider) verse 16)

Say: ‘It is God I worship, making my religion sincerely His.’ (Qura, Surat az-Zumar (Throngs) verse 14)

Say: ‘My prayer and my rites, my living and my dying, are for God alone, the Lord of all the worlds.’ (Surat al-An’am, 162)

I only created jinn and man to worship Me. (Surat adh-Dhariyat, 56)

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There is a perfect order in the universe. In order to support life on Earth, a variety of factors were designed flawlessly, including the size and position of celestial bodies, the expansion of the universe, the position of the Earth in our galaxy, the Sun and the Moon, gravity, and many others.

There are verses from the Qur'an that deal with the universe, revealing the artistry of God's creation.

In the Qur'an, God says, "We did not create heaven and Earth and everything between them to no purpose. That is the opinion of those who do not believe..." (Qur'an, 38:27), the universe was created for a purpose. So, humans should act in a way that acknowledges this purpose, and worship our Lord Who created it all.

Allah Keeps the Entire Universe and the Systems in it under His Simultaneous Control.

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Living with hope is a fundamental part of life for believers. They hope to be better servants of God and draw closer to Him each day. Despite facing tests, hardships, and difficulties, they never lose hope in the Lord. On the contrary, deniers abandon hope in the Hereafter, and in doing so, forego the chance to live with a flourishing spirit. Hope in the Lord is the greatest hope a believer can have, as they anticipate one day entering Paradise with peace.

Believers should never forget Allah, and should always turn to Him in their thoughts and deeds. Prayer is not merely sending one's wishes to God; believers should also express gratitude to Him for His blessings. Prayer is an essential part of connecting with Allah and is a way for believers to call upon Him in times of hardship and stress. It is a way of acknowledging one's weaknesses and limited power before Allah's infinite might and asking for help. It also serves as a reminder of Allah's existence, greatness, and might.

Those who understand prayer recognize that Allah is always listening and responding to one's sincere prayers and requests. The Qur'an emphasizes that it is an easy way to reach God and that He is always near and responsive to those who call on Him. Prayer is not an obsolete tradition, but rather serves as a reminder of Allah's presence and of one's place as His servant, and can bring a sense of relief and security to the believer. Prayer is an important spiritual practice for believers of Allah, and it does not need to be accompanied by any particular ritual or ceremony. It is instead a sincere act of submission and remembrance of Allah's existence.

Superstitious practices, such as fastening clothes to trees or blowing into water, are seen as an opposite of the Qur'anic rationale and are misguided attempts to ask for help from unknown sources. Visiting tombs should instead be done to remember death and the power of Allah. Ultimately, it is important to remember Allah's command to “Remember the Name of your Lord, and devote yourself to Him completely” and to turn to Him alone in prayer.

Before any decision we have to make, we hear a voice that shows us the way and directs us toward what is right. From the moment we wake up in the morning, wherever we may go and whatever we may do, this voice accompanies us. Nobody else can hear it but that voice speaks to us of justice, moral virtue, humility, honesty and sincerity; in short everything that is good. 

Allah tells us that believers will undergo many tests in this world. For example, they will be tested in their personal lives and with their possessions. In other words, they may encounter difficulties at every stage in their lives. But the important thing is that they continue to practice the Qur'an's morality in difficult times, remember Allah without ceasing, give thanks, and realize that everything will turn out well.