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at an incredible speed of 720,000 kmph. of our everyday lives. The second refers
And the sun runs to its resting place. In rough terms, this shows that the Sun to miracles. These miracles have come in
That is the decree of the Almighty, the traverses some 17.28 million km a day.
All-Knowing. (Holy Qur’an, 36:38) As well as the Sun itself, all the planets CONT’D ON PAGE 2
and satellites within its gravitational field
These facts set out in the Holy also travel the same distance.
A man was saying that: God is everywhere. No space or time is without Him; yet He is independent of time
Once upon a time, at the end of and space. He is Omnipresent; and His love protects us from harm in this world as in the life
Look at a car. After
the afternoon prayer, Prophet Muhammed hereafter.
few years of driving you have to change
(M) hastily got up and, stepping over the
the tires. But look at your feet, all your life CONT’D ON PAGE 4
shoulders of the people, went to the house
you walk with them but don’t need to keep
of one of his wives. People, not knowing
changing them. Then look at the joints of
what the necessity was, were confused
machines. If they are not regularly lubricated
over his rush. On his return, he perceived
using chemicals, then you will hear annoying Orbits and the Rotating Universe
the people’s anxiety and explained that he
scratching sounds coming out of them.
had suddenly remembered leaving behind a
But look your joints in the body, we never
piece of gold in the house and he was afraid
lubricate them yet they function perfectly By: Harun Yahya
(lest his death should take place while
without making any scratching sounds. These
he owned a piece of gold; which would
are indeed the signs of God. One of the most important reasons for the great equilibrium in
become objectionable for him on the Day
“Lo! In the creation of the heavens and the the universe is the fact that celestial bodies follow specific paths.
of Judgment). So, he had hurried home to
earth and (in) the difference of night and Stars, planets and satellites all rotate around their own axes and
tell them to distribute it to the poor and
day are signs (of His Sovereignty) for men also rotate together with the system of which they are part. The
needy immediately.
of understanding...” (Holy Quran 2:190) CONT’D ON PAGE 7
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Fundamentals of Islam Orbits and the Rotating Universe
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DIGITAL COPY many forms. In some cases, it has come in the form of a
universe functions within a finely-tuned order,
physical phenomenon such as the case of the parting of the
(PDF FORMAT) Red Sea or the miracles of Jesus. In other cases, miracles just like the wheels in a factory.
PLEASE SUBSCRIBE have come in the form of spiritual and intellectual gifts, There are more than 100 billion galaxies in
TO THE TRUTH’S such as the Prophet Muhammed. His miracle was the Holy the visible universe and each small galaxy
Book, i.e. the Qur’an as well as his holy household.
MAILING LIST @ contains approximately a billion stars.
Furthermore, each big galaxy contains more
HTTP://GROUPS.GOOGLE. God Almighty chose to present these miracles in different
than a trillion. [1] Many of these stars have
COM/GROUP/THET- forms in correspondence to the time it was sent. For
planets and many of those planets have
example, during the time of Prophet Jesus the people of
RUTH110 that period were the most successful in medicine and cures. satellites. All these celestial bodies follow the
So Almighty God sent Jesus with the gift of curing the ill most finely calculated paths and orbits. For
to prove that Jesus was performing these outstanding acts millions of years, each one
through God’s will. has been moving in its own Like many other comets in the universe,
path in flawless harmony Halley’s comet, seen above, also moves in
IF YOU WANT ANY In the case of Prophet Moses, the people of that time were with all the others. In addition a planned orbit. It has a specific orbit and
it moves in this orbit in a perfect harmony
MATERIAL TO BE successful in performing different forms of sorcery, so God to these, there are also a great
impossible. In his old years, walking becomes unbearable for him. If he is able to use his hands Muslims seek to live in accordance with God’s
and legs, he will have to take several breaks for a short walking distance. And if he is not able “Your Majesty, what goes away with a
laws. By doing so, they strive to obtain nearness
to use his legs, he will need a wheel chair and an aid to help him move around. drop cannot be replaced by constructing a
to God and victory over temporary trials and
Therefore, a person who began his life from being nothing but a sperm, and ends his life with temptations in this world. All aspects of their pool.” The King’s pride decreased by his
practice including prayer, fasting, charity, and actions (imagine a King so high and mighty
death, should not take pride unto himself and act selfishly toward others.
pilgrimage are intended to help meet this goal. running after a tiny droplet.)
It is upon this matter that our master Imam Muhammed Baqir (P), who is the fifth successor of
Although strict by secular standards, Islam is not So, instead, he tried to justify his actions by
Prophet Muhammed (M), has said,
an ascetic religion. Islam requires its followers building a pool (which is expected from a
“I am surprised at him who brags about himself! He was created from a worthless sperm,
to be active participants in their communities. King.) Pride, to think you are better than
and he will end as a dead corpse. While amidst these he does not know what fate will fall others, is a source of many evils. You can
Muslims believe that God is One, indivisible,
upon him, nor what will happen to him.”(1) and they believe in all the Prophets of the be proud of so many things from wealth
So what does man have to brag about? What is he so proud of? How can he think himself better Christians and Jews including Adam, Noah, and other material items, to knowledge,
than others? Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Job, worship, and other spiritual acts. Pride
(Selection taken from Morals in the Holy Quran by Ayatullah Makarim Shirazi) Moses, Aaron, David, Solomon, Elias, Jonah, shows that you have an inferiority complex
Footnotes: John the Baptist, and Jesus (P). Muslims also
(P) Peace be upon Him / Refers to Angels, Prophets, Imams, and Infallible Ladies.
and you use pride to cover up your sense
recognize another Prophet named Muhammed of insecurity. Pride doesn’t bring honor.
(1) Usul al-Kafi, vol. 2, p. 329
(M), who is a direct descendant of Abraham Instead, it brings disgrace and hatred from
through his first born son, Ishmael. His people. People feel hatred towards those
A Water Miracle prophethood is prophesied in the Bible in who love self-praise and are inconsiderate
several places, including Deut 18:18 and John
One day, the companions of Prophet Muhammed (M) submitted to him their about other people’s dignity.
14:16.
complaint about thirst during a journey. The Prophet (M) got down from When a person is proud, he forgets about
The Qur’an is the holy book of Muslims.
his conveyance and ordered Imam Ali (P) and another person to go and others and only cares for himself. Pride
It contains many stories that are familiar to
search for water. So, they went accordingly. They met a woman possessing Christians and Jews. It was not created by man especially displeases God. God didn’t
two small water-skins containing water. They brought her to the Prophet but was revealed to the Prophet Muhammed create us to feel superior over others. A
(M). Prophet Muhammed (M) asked for a pot to be brought and poured (M) through the Angel Gabriel at the command person even begins to feel superior over
in it the water of both the water-skins and asked the companions to drink from it. One of of God. It contains no scientific fallacies or God! God, alone, has the right for pride,
the companions stated: “We, the forty thirsty men drank water from it very well and internal contradictions. In fact, it contains since He is the creator of all things. Keep
we filled all our pots and water-skins with water. I swear by Allah Almighty that the much scientific knowledge discovered by this saying in mind before you have the urge
water-skins (of the woman) seemed to be more full with water than before.” scientists only in this century. The Qur’an is an to boast: “Two things cause people to be
God is able to suffice 40 thirsty people plus fill all their water pots and containers from unparalleled Arabic literary masterpiece and it is destroyed: fear of poverty and seeking
water that wouldn’t be enough for one person. the true word of God. support through pride.”
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But this relationship with God should the plant down and he fell in the mouth of the this world and in the life hereafter; and thus Do not miss this golden opportunity. Go and
not be one-sided. No doubt, God is with us. serpent. it goes on till the end. pray in the presence of God. He is great! Our
The vital question is: “Are we with God?” If problem, our worries, our difficulties - all will
a grown up son misbehaves and still demands We are that man; this world is that well; Athan is not just a symbol. It is a be solved in the best way, if we ask our loving
the same parental affection which is enjoyed the plant in midway is our life; which is being sermon in clear words. It not only calls a man Allah to solve them for us. Not only that. Our
by his courteous and obedient brother, he is coded away by every passing night and day for prayers; it also explains why he should joy, our achievement, our success - nothing
just deceiving himself. Likewise, some people - the black and white mice; death is the serpent pray, and to whom should he pray. It reminds actually matters. Allah only is great. Let us
fail to realize that there is no such thing as waiting for us. The honey represents the the hearers about God; and about man’s communicate with him. Only his benevolent
“one-sided companionship”. And if we want pleasantries of this world, for which we quarrel obligation towards Him. And after these love and care can bring us to prosperity in this
to be sure that God is with us, we must be sure with other people- the bees, and are bitten by explanations, it exhorts the believers to offer world and in the life hereafter.
that we are with God. It means that we have to them. What makes our plight more tragic is their humble prayers, with full knowledge and
Footnotes:
prove our love towards God, if we want to be the fact that rescue is never very far. It just understanding, in the presence of God.
worthy of the love of God. In other words, we requires a little effort on our path to reach the God is the Greatest! Nothing else matters. (M) May Allah’s Peace and Blessings be upon
safety and security provided by the loving care Allah is calling you. Leave aside your worldly him and his Progeny / Refers to Prophet Muhammed
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After the initial shock, he began looking up shows his love towards His creatures that
He has provided us with an opportunity to divine rewards will be more
and down. What he saw, was enough to make
communicate with Him. He has opened His generous.
him scared. A huge serpent, in the depth of
the well, was waiting for him to fall down. house for us, let us not be late or absent from
His presence. • He who adopts someone as a brother in order to provide Allah's consent
Desperately, he decided to remain where he
will be given a chamber in paradise.
was and then saw, to his horror, that two mice Athan begins with the phrase - Allaho
- one black, another white - were busy cutting Akbar (God is the Greatest); it ends with • Giving alms is the most valuable savings.
the root of that plant. He lost his hope. Then the phrase - La Ilaha illallah (None is to be
he looked up, and his heart was full of hope. worshipped but Allah). It begins with the • To be patient in the face of hardships is a virtue but to refrain from
He was not very far from the rim of the well name of Allah; it ends in the name of Allah. forbidden deeds is a greater one.
and, by a little judicious effort could reach to We are reminded that Allah is the beginning
safety very easily. Then he saw a beehive in and Allah is the end. Between these two • Patience and resignation are considered as the worthiest devotions.
that plant. And forgetting his tragic position, phrases the Muathin (the one who does the
he began eating the honey. Of course, the • True devotion not only means performing many prayers and observing the
Athan) bears witness to the unity of God; and
bees did not like it and began stinging him, but to the apostle ship of Muhammed (M), the
fast. One ought to meditate on the divinity profoundly.
he remained oblivious of all the troubles. A Holy Prophet. Then he exhorts the believers:
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