Can science and religion ever be compatible and compliment each other, or are they always going to disagree and people will just have to choose one or the other? A lot of people would agree with this and consider most or all religions today as outdated and incompatible with science and modern times. This is a misconception, not all religions are this way, particularly if it's the Truth. What science and religion each contribute to our understanding of life can be thought of as the following: Words: Meaning: Mentioned in Quran: Al-Dunya This World 115 Al-Mala'ikah Angles 88 Al-Rajul Man 24 Al-Shahr Month 12 Al-bahar Sea 32
Religion: Here are some conclusions, now what evidence can we find to support them?
Al-Akhira The Hereafter 115
Al-Shayateen Satan 88
Al-Hayat Life 145
Al-Maout Death 145
Al-Mar'ha Women 24
Al-Yahom Day 365
Al-bar Land 13
If we add up the total number of times the words ‘sea’ and 'land' are mentioned, we get 45. Now if we do a simple calculation: 32/45 X 100 % = 71.111 % 13/45 X 100 % = 28.888 % Above is what we know today as the percentages of Water (Sea) and Land on Earth, yet another miracle in the Quran. The Miracles of the Qur’an will never end. There will never be a time where mankind can fully take in the knowledge that is in this Holy book. It is a miracle to all mankind, the word of God. There is no value that one can set to the words of the Creator. It is a treasure which guides those that want to succeed in this life and the hereafter. Qur'an & Modern Science - Conflict or Conciliation? (2 parts) Makkah, the Center of the World! After the time of Ibrahim (Abraham) pbuh, Makkah became the center of worship of Allah. But being humans, we started straying from the path of righteousness and in turn it became the center of pagan worship. But by that time, it had become the center of worship, and people from all over came to worship some 360 idols, placed in and around the Holy Ka'aba. And because of this, it became the center of trade as well as being a major place in the trade industry and in the trade route. That’s why it became an ideal place to reveal the Holy Qur’an, where people from all over would come, embrace Islam then depart to spread the message of truth whilst completing their journey. Also, Muslims were one of the first to draw up accurate maps of the world, and when they did, they placed south at the top, thus making Makkah the center of the world. (Although it would still have been even if north was at the top). It is also the city where our beloved prophet Muhammad sallallahu alaihi wasallam was born. When Neil Armstrong went into space, after analysing pictures taken (or he might have noticed visually himself as well), he noticed how the earth is a hanging sphere, dark in its colour. He quoted: “Earth is a dark, hanging sphere - who hung it.” Who hung it indeed. By this he meant that Allah (swt) hung it. Also in his examinations, he noticed that the Earth emits radiation. Tracking the source of radiation, he came down to Saudi Arabia, more specifically Makkah. After further analysis, he noticed that the radiation had a specific difference, the difference being that it was everlasting, it never ended. It is thought that the Ka'abah in the heavens is directly above the worldly Ka'abah, therefore this radiation is percieved as connecting the heavenly and worldly Ka'abah together. Furthermore, the magnetic equilibrium point, i.e. the center of the world has the same amount of magnetic force from the North and South. If you placed a compass at this point, it would be neutral, because of the equal amount of force from both poles. This is the reason you get charged with energy when you circle the Holy Ka'aba. This is also the reason why you naturally live longer and healthier in Makkah. Now a study shows that the basalt rocks in Makkah are scientifically proven as the oldest in the world, their results were been published and it is also proven that the rocks are not from our solar system. These are facts, the ultimate Truth of the existence of Allah. If you are still unsure of the truth, watch this video clarifying what you have read. The video is narrated by Dr Abd Al-Baset Sayyid, from the Egyptian National Research Centre, on Al-Majd T.V (Saudi Arabia) January 16, 2005. Proof of Islam via satellite Theory of Evolution (2 parts) Decomposition of the Body Medically it is well known that after death flesh decomposes within a period of six months to one year and bones alot longer. Body decomposition depends on the nature of the surrounding atmosphere (humidity, heat, exposure to sun, location and nature of death, and nature of the body). Four minutes after death decomposition starts internally. This is called ‘self-decomposition’ during which oxygen vanishes and the percentage of carbon dioxide and excrements increase, hence cell poisoning. Then some enzymes start decomposing the cells from within due to high acidity percentage. Fats, proteins, and sugars decompose to simpler elements. This stage of decomposition cannot be perceived during the first few days following death. It is concentrated in the liver due to the intensity of enzymes and in the brain due to the availability of fluids there. Blood colour changes to dark green and gathers under the skin. As a result of over-acidity, cytoplasm congeals and then the next stage starts, that is, worn out. Aerial and non-aerial bacteria as well as fungi start decomposing the cells after they put an end to the remaining defences of the white corpuscles which collapse entirely and turn into gases, fluids, and primary materials. The gases that result from decomposition and cause the smell of stench are methane, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulphate, and ammonia. If these gases do not release through the normal orifices, they may cause the explosion of the body. All this takes place during the third week after death. Afterwards, some insects play an important role in decomposition. They lay their eggs in the open holes and their larvae start feeding on the decomposing body. They then cooperate to decompose the flesh and the bones. Due to its own nature, flesh vanishes before the bones do. Then the stage of dry decomposition starts. Some mosses grow on the bones and help crumbling them according to the available humidity. During the first decade following death, grooves appear on the bones, which peel off. By the passing of time, bones turn into dust: (from dust and unto dust we return). Martyrs’ Miracles: Authentic Stories We know from so many documented and recurrent stories told by truthful and reliable narrators that the bodies of some of those who died as martyrs in the way of Allah remained as they were for decades and even centuries. The color of the skin did not change, blood still bled, the musk smell was everywhere, their beards grew, and some bodies remained in the deserts for years and were not eaten by wild animals. Martyrs of Uhud In his series (Story of the End) Dr. Tariq Suwaidan mentioned that Sheikh Muhammad As-Sawwaf, one of the scholars who were chosen to rebury the martyrs of Uhud after the flood that uncovered the bodies, told him that their bodies did not change, decompose, or rot even after 1400 years from their death. Sheikh Muhammad As-Sawwaf said that: “Among the bodies was that of Hamza (may Allah be pleased with him). He was big and his abdomen was ripped apart, which is where he put his hand on. When we took his hand up, blood flew down as if he died one hour ago.) Scientific Explanation Science has no explanation for this. Atheists have their usual doubts as they call every intangible thing a superstition. Unfortunately, some Moslems are in doubt as well. Yet, Dr .Abdul Hameed Al Qadhah has a sound justification. He tells us that microbes are among the soldiers/ creatures of Allah and they perform His orders. He orders them not to approach martyrs’ bodies and so they do. There are also many other signs such as their smiling faces, bleeding, sweat, beard growth and the musk fragrance. Merit of Martyrdom in the Way of Allah Allah says in the Holy Qur’an: “Think not of those, who are slain in the way of Allah as dead. Nay, they are living. With their Lord they have provision. Jubilant (are they) because of that which Allah hath bestowed upon them of His bounty, rejoicing for the sake of those who have not joined them but are left behind: that there shall no fear come upon them neither shall they grieve. They rejoice because of favour from Allah and kindness, and that Allah wasteth not the wage of the believers.” [The Family Of Imran 169-171] Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be upon him) said: “The martyr has six merits from Allah: with the first gush of blood his sins are forgiven; he sees his place in paradise; he is saved from grave torture; he is saved from the greatest fear; he wears the costume of Iman; he marries houris, and he intercepts on behalf of seventy of his relatives.” (Sonan of Ibn Majah) The annotator of the Tahawi Belief mentioned that: “Allah orders the earth not to decompose the Prophets’ bodies. Some of the martyrs remain intact even after long periods of burial. It is possible they shall remain the same until the Day of Judgement or their bodies shall take longer time to decompose as a tribute for what they did. This may differ from one martyr to another according to the degree of his martyrdom.” In the fourth section of his Sahih, Imam Al Bukhari devoted a chapter to “The Merit of Jihad and Battles” starting with the verse: “Lo! Allah hath bought from the believers their lives and their wealth because the Garden will be theirs: they shall fight in the way of Allah and shall slay and be slain. It is the promise which is binding on Him in the Torah and the Gospel and the Qur’an. Who fulfilleth His covenant better that Allah? Rejoice then in your bargain that ye have made, for that is the supreme triumph.” [Repentance 111] Here the buyer is Allah (SWT) and as we know that good prevails so that the body gets the same merit as the soul. This divine tribute to martyrs is a sound proof on the rightness of the way and the soundness of the objective. It is Allah’s choice of the truthful worshippers to be honored during their life and even after their death. Through these tributes Allah urges all of us to follow in the steps of martyrs. Martyrs are among the believers whom Allah (SWT) has chosen because they have fulfilled their promise with Him, their commerce prospered and they eventually have won. Allah, the Ever-Living and Sustainer, bestowed on them everlasting life though we do not perceive this. Allah says in the Holy Qur’an: “And call not those who are slain in the way of Allah “dead.” Nay, they are living, only ye perceive not.” [The Cow 154] They are the ones who come in order after the prophets and the saints and before the righteous in the verse: “Whoso obeyeth Allah and the messenger, they are with those unto whom Allah hath shown favour, of the prophets and the saints and the martyrs and the righteous. The best of company are they!” [Women 69-70] The part of the first verse that reads, “only ye perceive not” is itself a miracle. For when we die we all decompose; yet, this does not apply to prophets’ bodies as our prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) told us in the hadith narrated in the books of Ibn Dawoud and An Nassaey. Likewise, the martyrs’ bodies remain intact because their souls feed on the Heavenly fruits. This may explain the scent of musk, the bleeding of the wounds, the growth of the beard, the sweating, the intact cells, and the non-existence of microbes, insects and the rodents near their bodies although they may have died long ago.
