Ever Thought About the Truhth
()
About this ebook
Who are you, and what is the purpose behind your being in this world? Who brought you into being and created your perfect body? Who created all other human beings and the entire universe? What is the purpose behind their creation, and what does He want from you? Many people have built their lives without ever thinking seriously about these questions. Instead of with these questions, they fill their minds with what to eat that evening, the exchange rate, the man or woman they love, concerns for the future and similar matters. But all these issues that preoccupy them will become quite meaningless within a few decades, with death, which is inescapable. The place in which one finds oneself in the eternal life that begins with death will be determined by how one spent one’s life in the light of the above questions.
The only source teaching the correct answers to these questions is the Noble Qur’an sent down by the Lord of us all, Allah, Who created man and the entire universe, and the hadiths of our Prophet (saas). The book you are holding invites people to consider certain questions they have so far avoided thinking about and reveals the answers given in the Qur’an. Everyone must know that these questions are far more important than all other matters that might appear to be significant.
Global Publishing
Now writing under the pen-name of HARUN YAHYA, Adnan Oktar was born in Ankara in 1956. Having completed his primary and secondary education in Ankara, he studied arts at Istanbul's Mimar Sinan University and philosophy at Istanbul University. Since the 1980s, he has published many books on political, scientific, and faith-related issues. Harun Yahya is well-known as the author of important works disclosing the imposture of evolutionists, their invalid claims, and the dark liaisons between Darwinism and such bloody ideologies as fascism and communism.Harun Yahya's works, translated into 60 different languages, constitute a collection for a total of more than 45,000 pages with 30,000 illustrations.His pen-name is a composite of the names Harun (Aaron) and Yahya (John), in memory of the two esteemed Prophets who fought against their peoples' lack of faith. The Prophet's seal on his books' covers is symbolic and is linked to their contents. It represents the Qur'an (the Final Scripture) and Prophet Muhammad (may Allah bless him and grant him peace), last of the prophets. Under the guidance of the Qur'an and the Sunnah (teachings of the Prophet [may Allah bless him and grant him peace]), the author makes it his purpose to disprove each fundamental tenet of irreligious ideologies and to have the "last word," so as to completely silence the objections raised against religion. He uses the seal of the final Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace), who attained ultimate wisdom and moral perfection, as a sign of his intention to offer the last word.All of Harun Yahya's works share one single goal: to convey the Qur'an's message, encourage readers to consider basic faith-related issues such as Allah's existence and unity and the Hereafter; and to expose irreligious systems' feeble foundations and perverted ideologies.Harun Yahya enjoys a wide readership in many countries, from India to America, England to Indonesia, Poland to Bosnia, Spain to Brazil, Malaysia to Italy, France to Bulgaria and Russia. Some of his books are available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Urdu, Arabic, Albanian, Chinese, Swahili, Hausa, Dhivehi (spoken in Mauritius), Russian, Serbo-Croat (Bosnian), Polish, Malay, Uygur Turkish, Indonesian, Bengali, Danish and Swedish.Greatly appreciated all around the world, these works have been instrumental in many people recovering faith in Allah and gaining deeper insights into their faith. His books' wisdom and sincerity, together with a distinct style that's easy to understand, directly affect anyone who reads them. Those who seriously consider these books, can no longer advocate atheism or any other perverted ideology or materialistic philosophy, since these books are characterized by rapid effectiveness, definite results, and irrefutability. Even if they continue to do so, it will be only a sentimental insistence, since these books refute such ideologies from their very foundations. All contemporary movements of denial are now ideologically defeated, thanks to the books written by Harun Yahya.This is no doubt a result of the Qur'an's wisdom and lucidity. The author modestly intends to serve as a means in humanity's search for Allah's right path. No material gain is sought in the publication of these works.Those who encourage others to read these books, to open their minds and hearts and guide them to become more devoted servants of Allah, render an invaluable service.Meanwhile, it would only be a waste of time and energy to propagate other books that create confusion in people's minds, lead them into ideological confusion, and that clearly have no strong and precise effects in removing the doubts in people's hearts, as also verified from previous experience. It is impossible for books devised to emphasize the author's literary power rather than the noble goal of saving people from loss of faith, to have such a great effect. Those who doubt this can readily see that the sole aim of Harun Yahya's books is to overcome disbelief and to disseminate the Qur'an's moral values. The success and impact of this service are manifested in the readers' conviction.One point should be kept in mind: The main reason for the continuing cruelty, conflict, and other ordeals endured by the vast majority of people is the ideological prevalence of disbelief. This can be ended only with the ideological defeat of disbelief and by conveying the wonders of creation and Qur'anic morality so that people can live by it. Considering the state of the world today, leading into a downward spiral of violence, corruption and conflict, clearly this service must be provided speedily and effectively, or it may be too late.In this effort, the books of Harun Yahya assume a leading role. By the will of Allah, these books will be a means through which people in the twenty-first century will attain the peace, justice, and happiness promised in the Qur'an.The works of the author include The New Masonic Order, Judaism and Freemasonry, Global Freemasonry, The Kabbala and Freemasonry, The Knight Templars, Templars and Freemasonry, Israel's Policy of World Domination, Islam Denounces Terrorism, The Black Clan, Terrorism: The Ritual of the Devil, The Disasters Darwinism Brought to Humanity, Communism in Ambush, Fascism: The Bloody Ideology of Darwinism, The 'Secret Hand'in Bosnia, Holocaust Violence, Behind the Scenes of Terrorism, Israel's Kurdish Card, Communist China's Policy of Oppression in East Turkestan, Palestine, Solution: The Values of the Qur'an, The Winter of Islam and The Spring to Come, Islam and Buddhism, The Philosophy of Zionism, Articles 1-2-3, Romanticism: A Weapon of Satan, The Light of the Qur'an Has Destroyed Satanism, Signs From the Chapter of the Cave in the Qur'an to the Last Times, The End Times and the Mahdi, Signs From the Qur'an, Signs of the Last Day, The Last Times and The Beast of the Earth, Truths 1-2, Idealism The Philosophy of Matrix and the True Nature of Matter, The Western World Turns to God, The Evolution Deceit, The Perfect Design in the Universe Is Not by Chance, Why Darwinism Is Incompatable with the Qur’an, Darwinism Refuted, New Research Demolishes Evolution, A Definitive Reply to Evolutionist Propaganda, The Quandary of Evolution I-II (Encyclopedic), The Error of the Evolution of Species, The Blunders of Evolutionists, The Collapse of the Theory of Evolution in 50 Steps, The Errors of The NAS:A Reply to the National Academy of Sciences Booklet Science and Creationism, Confessions of Evolutionists, Perished Nations, For Men of Understanding, Love of Allah, Allah's Art of Affection, The Glad Tidings of the Messiah, The Prophet Musa (as), The Prophet Yusuf (as), The Prophet Muhammad (saas), The Prophet Sulayman (as), The Prophet Ibrahim (as) and the Prophet Lut (as), Maryam (as) The Exemplary Muslim Woman, The Golden Age, Allah Exists, Allah's Artistry in Colour, Magnificence Everywhere, The Importance of the Evidences of Creation, The Truth of the Life of This World, The Nightmare of Disbelief, Knowing the Truth, Eternity Has Already Begun, Timelessness and the Reality of Fate, Matter: Another Name for Illusion, The Little Man in the Tower, Islam and Karma, The Dark Magic of Darwinism, The Religion of Darwinism, The Collapse of the Theory of Evolution in 20 Questions, Allah is Known Through Reason, The Qur'an Leads the Way to Science, Consciousness in the Cell, Biomimetics Technology Imitates Nature, The Engineering in Nature, A String of Miracles, The Creation of the Universe, Miracles of the Qur'an, The Design in Nature, Self-Sacrifice and Intelligent Behaviour Models in Animals, Deep Thinking, Never Plead Ignorance, The Green Miracle: Photosynthesis, The Miracle in the Cell, The Miracle in the Eye, The Miracle in the Spider, The Miracle in the Mosquito, The Miracle in the Ant, The Miracle of the Immune System, The Miracle of Creation in Plants, The Miracle in the Atom, The Miracle in the Honeybee, The Miracle of Seed, The Miracle of Hormones, The Miracle of the Termite, The Miracle of the Human Body, The Miracle of Human Creation, The Miracle of Protein, The Miracle of Smell and Taste, The Miracle of the Microworld, The Secrets of DNA, The Miracle in the Molecule, The Miracle of Creation in DNA, The Miracle of Talking Birds.The author's childrens books are: Wonders of Allah's Creation, The World of Animals, The Glory in the Heavens, Wonderful Creatures, Let's Learn Our Islam, The World of Our Little Friends: The Ants, Honeybees That Build Perfect Combs, Skillful Dam Constructors: Beavers, Tell Me About Creation, The Miracle in Our Body, A Day in the Life of a Muslim, Children This is for You I-IIThe author's other works on Quranic topics include: The Basic Concepts in the Qur'an, The Moral Values of the Qur'an, Quick Grasp of Faith 1-2-3, Ever Thought About the Truth?, Crude Understanding of Disbelief, Devoted to Allah, Abandoning the Society of Ignorance, Paradise: The Believers' Real Home, Learning from the Qur'an, An Index to the Qur'an, Emigrating for the Cause of Allah, The Character of the Hypocrite in the Qur'an, The Secrets of the Hypocrite, Names of Allah, Communicating the Message and Disputing in the Qur'an, Answers from the Qur'an, Death Resurrection Hell, The Struggle of the Messengers, The Avowed Enemy of Man: Satan, The Greatest Slander: Idolatry, The Religion of the Ignorant, The Arrogance of Satan, Prayer in the Qur'an, The Theory of Evolution, The Importance of Conscience in the Qur'an, The Day of Resurrection, Never Forget, Commonly Disregarded Qur'anic Rulings, Human Characters in the Society of Ignorance, The Importance of Patience in the Qur'an, Perfected Faith, Before You Regret, Our Messengers Say, The Mercy of Believers, The Fear of Allah, Jesus Will Return, Beauties for Life in the Qur'an, A Bouquet of the Beauties of Allah 1-2-3-4, The Iniquity Called "Mockery," The Mystery of the Test, Real Wisdom Described in the Qur'an, The Struggle Against the Religion of Irreligion, The School of Yusuf, The Alliance of the Good, Slanders Spread Against Muslims Throughout History, The Importance of Following the Good Word, Why Do You Deceive Yourself?, Islam: The Religion of Ease, Zeal and Enthusiasm Described in the Qur’an, Seeing Good in All, How do the Unwise Interpret the Qur'an?, Some Secrets of the Qur'an, The Courage of Believers, Hopefulness in the Qur'an, Justice and Tolerance in the Qur'an, Basic Tenets of Islam, Those Who do not Heed the Qur'an, Taking the Qur'an as a Guide, A Lurking Threat: Heedlessness, Sincerity Described in the Qur'an, The Happiness of Believers, Those Who Exhaust Their Pleasures During Their Wordly Lives, A Sly Game of Satan, Passivism in Religion, The Religion of Worshipping People, Agonies of a Fake World, How a Muslim Speaks, The Silent Language of Evil, The Ruses of the Liar in the Qur'an, Loyalty in the Qur'an, The Solution to Secret Torments.
Read more from Global Publishing
Idealism the Philosophy of the Matrix and the True Nature of Matter Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings20 Soruda Evrim Teorisinin Çöküşü Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Global Freemasonry Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsStories for Thinking Children 1 Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Signs of the Last Day Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLove of Allah Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The PKK's Treachery and Oppression Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGünümüz Cahiliye Toplumunun Adı Konmamış Karanlık Dini: Adamlık Dini Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Creation of the Universe Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHazrat Mahdi (pbuh) Is a Descendant of the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBasic Tenets of Islam Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Unawareness: A Sly Threat Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsJannah: The Garden from the Qur’an and Hadith Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFear of Allah Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAllah’ın Renk Sanatı Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsZeal and Enthusiasm in the Qur'an Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHow Darwinism Breaks Down in the Light of Modern Science Darwinism Refuted Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDeep Thinking Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Worst Slander: Idolatry Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsOnce Upon a Time There Was Darwinism Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsIslam Denounces Terrorism Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Signs of the End Times in Surat Al-Kahf Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDevoted to Allah Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Related to Ever Thought About the Truhth
Related ebooks
Self-Sacrifice in the Qur'an's Moral Teachings Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Evil Called Mockery Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLiving in Accordance with the Quran Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsTaking the Qur'an as a Guide Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDeep Thinking Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsEternity Has Already Begun Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsIslam: The Religion of Ease Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsZeal and Enthusiasm in the Qur'an Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Call for Unity Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Importance of Conscience in the Qur'an Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Importance of the Ahl Al-Sunnah Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsParadise the Believers' Real Home Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Secret Behind Our Trials Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCommunication and Argument in the Qur’an Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Love in the Torah Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWhat Darwinists Fail to Consider Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsJannah: The Garden from the Qur’an and Hadith Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Courage of the Faithful Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAllah's Art of Detail Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsConfession of the Evolutionists Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Hopefulness in the Qur’an Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWonders of Allah's Creation Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Little Man in the Tower Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Religion of the Ignorant Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Human Miracle Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAtlas of Creation: Volume 4 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLove in the Gospel Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsPleasant Words from the Gospel Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMiracles Within the Molecule Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Allah's Gentle Artistry Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Prayer & Prayerbooks For You
Dangerous Prayers: Because Following Jesus Was Never Meant to Be Safe Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Jesus Listens: Daily Devotional Prayers of Peace, Joy, and Hope (the New 365-Day Prayer Book) Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Book of Common Prayer: Pocket edition Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Fervent: A Woman's Battle Plan to Serious, Specific, and Strategic Prayer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Breath as Prayer: Calm Your Anxiety, Focus Your Mind, and Renew Your Soul Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Diary of Private Prayer Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Dear Abba: Morning & Evening Prayer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5When You Don't Know What to Pray: 100 Essential Prayers for Enduring Life's Storms Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How to Pray: Reflections and Essays Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Healing After Loss: Daily Meditations For Working Through Grief Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Power of a Praying Parent Book of Prayers Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Sermon on the Mount: The Key to Success in Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Let Nothing Disturb You: 30 Days with Teresa of Avila Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Prayers of the Cosmos: Reflections on the Original Meaning of Jesus' Words Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Pocket Prayers: 40 Simple Prayers that Bring Peace and Rest Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Start with Prayer: 250 Prayers for Hope and Strength Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A Book of Hours Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Pray First: The Transformative Power of a Life Built on Prayer Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Finding God in Anime: A Devotional for Otakus: Finding God in Anime, #1 Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Book of Tiny Prayer: Daily Meditations from the Plague Year Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsEveryday Magic: Spells & Rituals for Modern Living Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5God on Mute: Engaging the Silence of Unanswered Prayer Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Anam Cara [Twenty-fifth Anniversary Edition]: A Book of Celtic Wisdom Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Power of Praying for Your Adult Children Book of Prayers Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Fasting: Opening the Door to a Deeper, More Intimate, More Powerful Relationship With God Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Miracles and Other Reasonable Things: A Story of Unlearning and Relearning God Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Le Petit Prince Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Spiritual Formation: Following the Movements of the Spirit Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Related categories
Reviews for Ever Thought About the Truhth
0 ratings0 reviews
Book preview
Ever Thought About the Truhth - Global Publishing
Ever Thought About the Truhth
Harun Yahya (Adnan Oktar)
Does man not see that it is We Who created him from sperm? Yet, behold! He stands forth as an open adversary! And he makes comparisons for Us, and forgets his own origin and Creation. He says, Who can give life to dry bones and decomposed ones (at that)? Say,
He will give them life Who created them for the first time! For He is Well-versed in every kind of creation."
(Surah Ya-sin: 77-79)
About the Author
Now writing under the pen-name of HARUN YAHYA, Adnan Oktar was born in Ankara in 1956. Having completed his primary and secondary education in Ankara, he studied fine arts at Istanbul's Mimar Sinan University and philosophy at Istanbul University. Since the 1980s, he has published many books on political, scientific, and faith-related issues. Harun Yahya is well-known as the author of important works disclosing the imposture of evolutionists, their invalid claims, and the dark liaisons between Darwinism and such bloody ideologies as fascism and communism.
Harun Yahya's works, translated into 63 different languages, constitute a collection for a total of more than 55,000 pages with 40,000 illustrations.
His pen-name is a composite of the names Harun (Aaron) and Yahya (John), in memory of the two esteemed Prophets who fought against their peoples' lack of faith. The Prophet's seal on his books' covers is symbolic and is linked to their contents. It represents the Qur'an (the Final Scripture) and Prophet Muhammad (saas), last of the prophets. Under the guidance of the Qur'an and the Sunnah (teachings of the Prophet [saas]), the author makes it his purpose to disprove each fundamental tenet of irreligious ideologies and to have the last word,
so as to completely silence the objections raised against religion. He uses the seal of the final Prophet (saas), who attained ultimate wisdom and moral perfection, as a sign of his intention to offer the last word.
All of Harun Yahya's works share one single goal: to convey the Qur'an's message, encourage readers to consider basic faith-related issues such as Allah's existence and unity and the Hereafter; and to expose irreligious systems' feeble foundations and perverted ideologies.
Harun Yahya enjoys a wide readership in many countries, from India to America, England to Indonesia, Poland to Bosnia, Spain to Brazil, Malaysia to Italy, France to Bulgaria and Russia. Some of his books are available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Urdu, Arabic, Albanian, Chinese, Swahili, Hausa, Dhivehi (spoken in Maldives), Russian, Serbo-Croat (Bosnian), Polish, Malay, Uygur Turkish, Indonesian, Bengali, Danish and Swedish.
Greatly appreciated all around the world, these works have been instrumental in many people recovering faith in Allah and gaining deeper insights into their faith. His books' wisdom and sincerity, together with a distinct style that's easy to understand, directly affect anyone who reads them. Those who seriously consider these books, can no longer advocate atheism or any other perverted ideology or materialistic philosophy, since these books are characterized by rapid effectiveness, definite results, and irrefutability. Even if they continue to do so, it will be only a sentimental insistence, since these books refute such ideologies from their very foundations. All contemporary movements of denial are now ideologically defeated, thanks to the books written by Harun Yahya.
This is no doubt a result of the Qur'an's wisdom and lucidity. The author modestly intends to serve as a means in humanity's search for Allah's right path. No material gain is sought in the publication of these works.
Those who encourage others to read these books, to open their minds and hearts and guide them to become more devoted servants of Allah, render an invaluable service.
Meanwhile, it would only be a waste of time and energy to propagate other books that create confusion in people's minds, lead them into ideological confusion, and that clearly have no strong and precise effects in removing the doubts in people's hearts, as also verified from previous experience. It is impossible for books devised to emphasize the author's literary power rather than the noble goal of saving people from loss of faith, to have such a great effect. Those who doubt this can readily see that the sole aim of Harun Yahya's books is to overcome disbelief and to disseminate the Qur'an's moral values. The success and impact of this service are manifested in the readers' conviction.
One point should be kept in mind: The main reason for the continuing cruelty, conflict, and other ordeals endured by the vast majority of people is the ideological prevalence of disbelief. This can be ended only with the ideological defeat of disbelief and by conveying the wonders of creation and Qur'anic morality so that people can live by it. Considering the state of the world today, leading into a downward spiral of violence, corruption and conflict, clearly this service must be provided speedily and effectively, or it may be too late.
In this effort, the books of Harun Yahya assume a leading role. By the will of Allah, these books will be a means through which people in the twenty-first century will attain the peace, justice, and happiness promised in the Qur'an.
To the Reader
• A special chapter is assigned to the collapse of the theory of evolution because this theory constitutes the basis of all anti-spiritual philosophies. Since Darwinism rejects the fact of creation—and therefore, Allah's existence—over the last 150 years it has caused many people to abandon their faith or fall into doubt. It is therefore an imperative service, a very important duty to show everyone that this theory is a deception. Since some readers may find the opportunity to read only one of our books, we think it appropriate to devote a chapter to summarize this subject.
• All the author's books explain faith-related issues in light of Qur'anic verses, and invite readers to learn Allah's words and to live by them. All the subjects concerning Allah's verses are explained so as to leave no doubt or room for questions in the reader's mind. The books' sincere, plain, and fluent style ensures that everyone of every age and from every social group can easily understand them. Thanks to their effective, lucid narrative, they can be read at one sitting. Even those who rigorously reject spirituality are influenced by the facts these books document and cannot refute the truthfulness of their contents.
• This and all the other books by the author can be read individually, or discussed in a group. Readers eager to profit from the books will find discussion very useful, letting them relate their reflections and experiences to one another.
• In addition, it will be a great service to Islam to contribute to the publication and reading of these books, written solely for the pleasure of Allah. The author's books are all extremely convincing. For this reason, to communicate true religion to others, one of the most effective methods is encouraging them to read these books.
• We hope the reader will look through the reviews of his other books at the back of this book. His rich source material on faith-related issues is very useful, and a pleasure to read.
• In these books, unlike some other books, you will not find the author's personal views, explanations based on dubious sources, styles that are unobservant of the respect and reverence due to sacred subjects, nor hopeless, pessimistic arguments that create doubts in the mind and deviations in the heart.
Contents
Part One: a New World
Basic Questions
Pondering on the Qur'an
Religion as Described in the Qur'an and the Religion of our Fathers
True Believers and Impostors
Believers as Described in the Qur'an
Questioning Ourselves
The Harm Done by the Human Model that does not Live by Religious Moral Values
Transition to Qur'anic Morality from that of the Society that Spurns Religious Moral Values
The World and the Hereafter
Heaven: Real Home of the Believers
Hell: Made Ready for the Unbelievers
Part Two: a New Dimension
Part Three: Miracles Before Our Very Eyes
The Gnat
The Honeybee
Honey Miracle
The Camel
Word Repetitions in the Qur'an
The Number 19 in the Qur'an
The Deception of Evolution
Part One a New World
This is the way of Your Lord, leading straight: We have made plain Our revelations for those who receive admonition. (Surat Al- An'am: 126)
Those who listen to the Word, and follow the best (meaning) in it: those are the ones whom Allah has guided, and those are the ones endowed with understanding. (Surat Az-Zumar: 18)
The principal aim of this book is to induce the reader to make a re-evaluation of matters which are actually the most important issues in his life. In the process, however, he shall have to keep his prejudices in abeyance until he has made a re-appraisal of those standards which till now, he has accepted as absolute.
We must bear in mind that when one approaches any given situation with prejudices, one is no longer able to make a healthy decision or reach a right conclusion about it. As a matter of fact, when one wants to see something as right, one sees it as right. One perceives a thing as evil since one has already decided beforehand that it is so.
The telling point about these prejudices and presuppositions is that they are usually formed by the individual himself. From the beginning of his life, he is burdened with the countless prejudices that society instills in him. Family, friends and close relations determine his value-judgements. In today's societies, the media especially have a great capacity to condition people's attitudes toward certain subjects. Newspapers and television possess the means of depicting many things that are right, as unpleasant, unacceptable and even harmful, while they misrepresent the wrong to be good and desirable.
One who readily accepts these prejudices instilled by society, loses a great part of his personality. He acts under the influence of conditioning by others, and does not behave with his own mind. Others' predispositions determine his behaviour. The person in question can thus accept only the values that are shown to be true as true. Moreover, when we consider that different societies with different cultural backgrounds happen to believe in different rights and wrongs, we can see that there is not much sense in following the dictates of any given society without questioning its value-judgements. By the same token, what is currently agreed to be wrong and immoral may well be considered acceptable in the future. Cannibalism is regarded as very normal in some societies, and unconditionally obeying a crazy leader in a fascist society (like Nazi Germany) was considered absolutely right for the people who followed and supported him at that time. The number of examples is legion, but in short, what we would like to stress on is that cogitating independently upon society's false conditioning, is conduct which betokens wisdom in the thinker. Such a person is necessarily aware that the values
imposed by society may be wrong and may lead to ethical dilemmas if adopted.
Religion – especially today – is one of the most important subjects about which countless prejudices are produced by society. Especially the indoctrination carried out by some part of the media has formed many prejudices about religion, which are hard to overcome for some people.
As a result of totally false indoctrinations, religion has become a concept which most people either do not consider important, or do not feel the need to think upon and prefer to stay away from as far as possible. People in this mindset cannot be said, however, to have adopted such an attitude consciously. These people would probably claim, when asked, that they are devout, although religion may be one of the less important matters of their life.
Indeed, such a person has never given any serious thought to religion and to his own ideas and attitudes towards religion, not even for once in his life. He probably has never pondered about the reason why moral values of religion exist. . According to his flase perspective, religion is a matter that generally concerns old people and stands up for some correct ethical values, but mostly entails many boring
, tedious prohibitions and restrictions. He finds some religious practices right and necessary and considers, in his shallow mind, certain others as ancient and outdated
. (Surely Allah and Islam are beyond that.) Still, he usually does not openly deny religionbut he tries, as we have mentioned before, to keep away from the moral values of the religion as far as possible. He is always reluctant to meet, speak to or be in the same places as people he considers religious. According to that prejudiced and distorted perspective, such people are frightening and sinister. But the fact is that he is in a terrible state of error. Islam is a religion that requires one to have a sense of aesthetic, quality, nobility, kindness, beauty, love, sincerity, compassion and warmth. Islam urges people to think, research and to be rational and bestows superiority on those who genuinely live by these values.
This wrong perception of religion originates from accepting presuppositions imposed by some part of society without subjecting them to independent scrutiny. In the Qur'an, the ultimate ethical guidebook, the importance of thinking is revealed by Allah in many verses as follows:
"Say: 'To whom belong the earth and all beings therein? Say, if you know!' They will say, 'To Allah!' Say: 'Yet will you not receive