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THE MIRACLE IN THE ATOM
You will praise God when you read this
book, which is the most understandable
book ever written about the atom.
The book deals with the subject of "the atom", the groundwork of every
animate and inanimate thing. In the introductory section, the approach
of the book to the subject of the atom is explained in this way:
Since the first half of the 19th century, hundreds of scientists worked
day and night to reveal the secrets of the atom. These studies that uncovered
the form, motion, structure and other properties of the atom shattered
the very grounds of classical physics that assumed matter to be an entity
without any beginning or end, and laid the foundation for modern physics.
They also produced many questions.
Many physicists, looking for answers to these questions, finally agreed
that there is perfect order, unerring balance and conscious design in
the atom, as in everything else in the universe.
This truth is revealed in the Qur'an sent down by God fourteen centuries
ago. As made clear in the verses of the Qur'an, the whole universe works
in perfect order because the earth, the sky and everything in between
is created by God, Who has infinite power and wisdom.
It is certainly no wonder that everything created by God has extraordinary
excellence and runs within a flawless order. What comes as a real surprise
is man's unrelenting insensitivity towards the numerous miracles he encounters,
sees, hears, and knows - including his own body - and his negligence about
the reason "why" these extraordinary details are presented to him.
This work titled The Miracle in the Atom is written for a different purpose
than ordinary scientific books, despite the fact that it deals with a
scientific topic. The work deals with the subject of the "atom", within
the context of the questions "what", "how", and "in what way".
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THE MIRACLE IN THE HONEYBEE
All the conscious behaviour displayed by honeybees
in producing honey is an explicit sign of inspiration by God...
The Miracle in the Honeybee provides a detailed account of the bees'
perfect bodily systems, wise behaviour, and the methods they employ to
communicate with one another, such as dancing. The book also provides
explanations of the formation of honeycombs, which demands calculation
skills, planning and construction. The implausibility of evolutionary
mechanisms are explained with evidence from the lives of bees and the
mechanisms they possess.
For instance, under the heading "The Meticulous Care the Worker Bees
Provide for Larvae", nursing, one of the tasks in the hive, is dealt with.
In this section, it is described that worker bees know about the particular
type of care they need to provide the larvae during the different developmental
phases they go through, and that they never confuse the different nutrients
they have to supply. In the section, "The Division of Labour and The Order
in the Hive", the flawless order in the hive is described, and it is stressed
that such order could not have been formed by instinct, as claimed by
evolutionists.
In another section of the book, the sacrifices displayed by worker bees
during the period they serve as guards are described. In this section,
the actual reason lying behind the sacrificial behaviour displayed by
bees is explained, and it is proved that this is something contrary to
the concept of the "struggle for survival" so dear to evolutionists.
The delicate aspects of the construction of the honeycomb are also related
in the book. You can find detailed information about the production of
wax, how bees construct identical hexagons and then build the comb by
combining these together and joining them in the middle.
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THE MIRACLE OF SEED
Your general viewpoint will change once
you read this book which is the most
descriptive and wisely written work on seeds.
Everyone has seen seeds, knows what they look like, and that plants come
from them. However, hardly anyone gives a thought to how plants emerge
from such a tiny, wooden little thing, how the information regarding these
plants is placed in their seeds, or how it is individually decoded.
How is it that a tiny seed grows to form fruit with just the right amount
of sugar, and the particular fragrance, and distinct taste it is supposed
to have? Is it the seed itself which determines the form and colour fruit
or flowers? Is it the seed itself which places the information related
to trees in the embryo? This book answers all these questions; it reveals
that seeds are the signs of God's infinite might and explains the glory
in their creation.
The following excerpt is from the conclusion to the book:
"… It is a very superior power Who places the information about plants
in seeds, shapes them, places their peel and protective membranes and
make perfect plants grow in the seeds with such diversity and perfect
designs. This power belongs to God, the Lord of all the universes, Who
has knowledge of everything. God is the One Who creates all plants, shapes
them and gives them their individual odours, tastes and colours..."
When you read this book, you will also ponder issues you have never given
any thought to before, and witness the wisdom and comprehensive information
hidden in the seed. You will also see that this wisdom and information
does not belong to the seed itself, and thus glorify God.
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THE MIRACLE OF HORMONE
You will learn about the amazing functions of
hormones, and the fascinating communication
network between cells and hormones in this book.
As you read these lines, millions of processes are taking place in your
body. These processes determine which cells in which part of your body
need which supplies, which duties they have to fulfill, which precautions
should be taken to meet the needs of these cells, and what each cell has
to do.
For instance, your eye cells, which enable you to read these lines, need
glucose to survive. To provide this, there is a system in your body which
calculates the amount of sugar in your blood and keeps this level constant.
The rate of your heartbeat per minute, the amount of calcium stored in
your bones, the amount of blood filtrated by your kidneys per minute,
and thousands of similar details are calculated with great planning and
organized by a communication network between your cells. This chemical
communication system, which enables the 100 trillion cells in your body
to work in harmony, is called the hormone system.
Darwinists and materialists claim that life originated spontaneously
from inanimate matter by chance. Yet, in the 20th century, thousands of
discoveries have been made, and it has been realised that living things
have an extremely complex design. Even the communication between hormones
and cells alone is enough to show the wonder of the extraordinary systems
in living things, and that it is impossible for them to have formed by
chance.
Therefore, this book has two purposes: The first is to show, with scientific
evidence and explanations, those Darwinist materialists how illogical
and unreasonable their philosophy is. The second is to demonstrate with
examples to those who believe in God the perfection and flawlessness in
His creation and to praise our Lord by testifying to His glory, might
and authority.
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THE MIRACLE OF THE TERMITE
The lives of termites, which you might never have
heard of before, reflect the delicacy of God's creation…
The creature this book is about is a species of insect we do not generally
see around us. This creature is the termite, whose bodies and lifestyles
rather resemble those of ants. Some people may think there is not much
to say about a small insect. But you will see that that opinion is mistaken
when you read about the properties termites possess. This book explains
the hidden world of termites, their physical characteristics, and details
of their perfect social system. After reading about all that, a person
will arrive at the conclusion that like all living things on the earth,
termites are clear proof of God's incomparable and flawless creation.
Termites have lived in colonies for millions of years, and survived in
their original state right down to the present. 250-million-year-old termite
fossils are one proof of this. Termites today have exactly the same features
as those that have ever lived. The worker termites of today make just
the same sacrifices as those of 250 million years ago: they feed the larvae,
soldiers, and the queen, and build yards-long nests, even though they
are blind. That all leads to one clear truth. Termites emerged suddenly.
In other words, they are created by God.
Truths such as these may increase the faith of those who possess it,
and soften the hearts of those who do not, and lead them to take counsel.
Being the means by which a person comes to faith and perfect morals is
the responsibility of every believer. The purpose of this book is to remind
people of conscience of the greatness and existence of God, using the
example of this tiny creature He created. It is believers' duty to pay
heed to this, and stay on God's true path.
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THE MIRACLE CELL OF THE HUMAN BEING
You will benefit a great deal from reading this wide-ranging
book, which explains the miracles that are constantly
happening in your body with striking examples…
This book explains how some of the systems in the human body work, and
gives examples of the parts making up these systems. However, in contrast
to many books about the human body, this book stresses a number of important
points. It examines the subject in great detail, draws attention to the
fine planning in every inch of the human body, and places special emphasis
on the cells, tissues, and glands that carry out miraculous processes
deep within the body.
Furthermore, the book sometimes provides technical details of various
subjects. The aim in doing this is to enable people to better understand
the complex processes in their own bodies. It enables them to look with
a new eye at what is going on in their own bodies, and to think deeply
about it.
As will clearly be seen from the examples provided throughout the book,
the Lord and creator of the some 100 trillion cells, the glands, many
organs, and tissues in the body is God, the Almighty.
When you read the book, you will see that your body is a blessing that
works 24 hours a day for you. But do not forget! Everything you read in
The Miracle of the Human Being applies not just to your body, but to those
of your mother, father, brothers and sisters, your relatives, and neighbours,
in short, to everyone around you, and in the whole world. Everyone who
has ever lived has possessed these same faultless systems. And by the
grace of God, so will all those people who come after.
This is the creation of God, the Lord of all the Worlds… God's power
is infinite. Those who can use their intelligence and conscience will
see this plain truth, and will continue living to please God.
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THE MIRACLE OF THE MAN'S CREATION
While reading this miracle filled adventure that is experienced
by all of humanity on Earth, your love for God will increase...
This book explains the most complicated machinery on earth, the human
body. Our bodies have a perfect order and design with all the bones, muscles,
veins and internal organs. When we go deeper into these designs we come
across many astonishing facts. The parts of our body that seem to be different
from each other are in fact all made of the same material; the cells…
These cells come together to form our bones, nerves, liver, stomach,
skin and the cornea of our eyes, etc. For instance, the miraculous formation
of an embryo's vein system is explained in the book in this manner:
The cells that appear to be independent are in fact vein cells. Then,
all of a sudden, these cells begin to get a hold of one another and form
a communication among themselves. And the cells form the veins. Finally,
the vein cells would form such a flawless pipe system that there would
be no cracks or holes in it. The inside of the veins would be so smooth,
as if they were hand-made. The total length of veins is longer than 40,000
km. This fascinating creation belongs to God, the Lord of all the worlds…
The cells take the needed shape and size for whichever part of the body
they are forming. Well, just when and where did all these cells that have
such different jobs from one another, occur?
Now, the answer to this question will take us to an event whose every
moment is a miracle. Each one of the 100 trillion cells that make up your
body are a result of a single cell that multiplied. This cell, which contains
the same attributes as all our other existing cells, was the result of
your mother's egg cell and your father's sperm cell joining together.
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THE MIRACLE OF PROTEIN
This is the only book where you can read about
the unbelievable activities carried out by proteins,
which make up the basis of every cell in your body…
This book has been written with a different aim in mind to other books
about biology, biochemistry and genetics. This book is intended to show
people the superior power, intelligence, and the incomparable and infinite
knowledge in the creation of God, Who possesses greater knowledge than
is found in all our sciences, from biology to physics, from anatomy to
astronomy, and who one by one created all the objects, systems, creatures
that science deals with.
There is some information which people will not be that much worse off
if they do not possess, or seldom think about. How television works, for
instance. However, not to consider how life emerged on Earth, and how
it survived, and blindly believing in the unrealistic claims that are
made on the subject, is one of the greatest losses and deceptions anybody
can suffer. For this reason, people must think about how proteins, the
building blocks of life emerged.
It must not be forgotten that hundreds of thousands of scientists in
the world are studying proteins, day and night, and have obtained enough
information about them to fill many volumes of encyclopedias. But all
that information is still insufficient to save them from their errors
and false beliefs on one point. Although they know what a flawless and
complex design there is in proteins, these scientists still believe that
thousands of atoms came together by chance in the most ideal conditions
and actually created something, to carry oxygen in the blood, for instance.
The 21st century will be when people realize the truth of creation, and
will shed their false beliefs. For that reason, the duty of the genuinely
faithful is to use their reason and knowledge to call people to consider
God's flawless creation.
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THE SECRETS OF DNA
You will find everything you want to know
about the Human Genome Project and evolutionists'
misconceptions regarding it in this book…
Scientific progress makes it clear that living beings have an extremely
complex structure and an order that is too perfect to have come into being
by accident. This is the most compelling evidence to the fact that living
beings are created by an All-Powerful Creator invested with superior knowledge.
In the introductory section, the main purpose is explained as follows:
Finally, the Human Genome Project, an attempt to draft a rough map of
the human genome, was concluded and the details of the "genetic information",
which highlighted how superior God's creation of living beings is, have
been revealed to mankind. Today, everyone who considers the results of
this project and finds out that a single human cell contains enough information
to be stored in thousands of encyclopaedia pages, grasps what a great
miracle of creation this is.
Nevertheless, evolutionists try to misinterpret this recent development,
which, in truth, works against them, and present it as evidence for "evolution".
Unable to explain even how the DNA chain of a tiny bacterium originated,
evolutionists try to deliver messages such as "human genes resemble animal
genes". Meanwhile, some press institutions, both because of their ignorance
on the subject and their prejudiced approach, suppose that the Human Genome
Project provides "evidence of evolution" and try to present it that way.
This book exposes these evolutionist misconceptions and reveals the unreasonableness
and superficiality of the objections brought to creation. It is shown
what a deadly blow the latest scientific findings have dealt Darwinism.
In the four books of this series we see vividly illustrated the striking
elements of design and behavior found in the plants and animals of the
world. The system that permits a fish to live in the frozen waters of
Antarctica, underwater creatures that clean their environment; the wonder
of a bird's nest, butterflies and birds that protect themselves by mimicry,
the methods used by plants to protect themselves; these and many other
surprising characteristics of living things are covered in this book.
The aim in preparing this series is described in the books as follows:
The purpose of the preparation of the series, A Bouquet of the Beauties
of Allah is to get people to abandon the narrow view of the world that
comes from habituation and to direct them to think about the beauty that
they see around them. A person can only understand reality if he thinks
about it; then he can be directed towards the truth and understand that
everything in the universe has been created for a purpose. In addition,
he will think about his own purpose in creation and will find the truth...
The elements of design and behavior in living things reveal to us this
extraordinary order that God has created, His matchless art, power and
boundlessness. The important thing is to see these revelations and to
be able to appreciate the greatness and majesty of God.
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THE WORLD OF ANIMALS
You will be able to teach children about the
admirable nature of the lovely and hardworking
members of the animal kingdom from this book.
Dear kids, while reading this book you will see how God has created all
the creatures in the most beautiful way and how every one of them show
us His endless beauty, power and knowledge.
If we were to ask you, "How many animals do you know?" you would probably
reply, "A lot!" But do you really know how they live? How they are born,
how they survive, how they find food?... You may say "Well, I don't know
that much about how they live." In that case, as you read this book you
will learn many fascinating facts about these creatures that God created.
You will be introduced to the secret and charming world of animals that
you may have met before or maybe never yet heard of, but you will love
them all. You will read and wonder how the animals can do some of the
things that they do. You will meet one of the world's fastest runners,
the ostrich, one of its best leapers, the tiger, the squirrel with its
sharp teeth, the peacock with its eye-catching beauty and many more illustrated
with lovely photographs.
While we watch the beauty of these creatures with fascination, what God
wants us to do is only to think about His boundless power and art as well
as enjoy the splendor in His creations and realize that He is the Creator
of all. At the same time, we should be grateful to God and love Him deeply.
There is only one purpose for the creation of this entire universe,
all the lovely animals, the plants, day and night, and everything around
us; that is for us to realize the Greatness of God and His superior power
of creation. After reading this book, you will look at the creatures in
this way.
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THE SPLENDOUR IN THE SKIES
Dear children, in this book you will see that
the universe has been created in the most
beautiful way by God, Who is Our Creator.
Have you ever thought about the vast dimensions of the universe we live
in? You have probably not given much thought to the subject. Even if you
have, it is very difficult for you to fully understand the immenseness
of the universe. Let us try to explain this with an example. Imagine for
a moment the biggest thing that comes to your mind. You may think that
the area between the two ends of the city you live in is very wide. Or
some of you might have traveled across the country you live in and have
seen what a vast area it covers. But never forget this! Even if you have
traveled all across the world, no distance on the Earth is big enough
to give you an idea of the vastness of the universe. For the world is
no bigger than a speck of dust in the universe.
Dear children, now think of our world, which occupies but a tiny place
in the vast universe. Every day, you wake up in your house built on this
round ball. You go to school traveling along roads made on this round
ball.
Now just think! If you took a ball and put small cars on it, would they
stay on the ball unless you held them on? Of course they wouldn't. Yet
you can enjoy yourself with your friends all day long without falling
off our world, which is also a round ball.
As you read this book, you will see that our universe and all the living
things therein are created in the most perfect way by our Creator, God.
You will learn that God created the sun, the moon, our world, in short,
everything in the universe so that we may live in it in the most peaceful
and happy way.
Kids, what do you say to a trip into the world of animals with Omar and
his friends?
THE ANTS
HONEYBEES
BEAVERS
In this first book of the children's
series about the adventures of our little hero
Omar, we talk about the world of ants.
In the second book of this series Omar shows an interest in the world
of honeybees. Finally, he realizes that all of this is because of the
endless magnificence in the creation of God. This book finishes with the
following words:
"Omar understood once again that the stories told about living things,
how they came into existence by chance were lies. How could they be true?
Just think, how could ants "talk" to each other so perfectly if they had
come into being by chance? He thought about these things all day at school.
When he got home in the evening, he decided to read the Qur'an, which
God sent down to all people. The first verse he read was the following:
In the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the alternation of
night and day, there are Signs for people with intelligence: those who
remember God, standing, sitting and lying on their sides, and reflect
on the creation of the heavens and the earth (by saying):
'Our Lord, You have not created this for nothing. Glory be to You! So
safeguard us from the punishment of the Fire.' (Surah Al Imran:
190-191) "
Omar's adventure continues with the third book of the same series: Skillful
Dam Builders:Beavers.
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CHILDREN! DARWIN WAS LYING!
Kids, Darwin did Lie! You will learn the truth from this
book…
In the book called Dear Kids, Darwin Lied, an easy-to-understand style
with captivating examples is used to explain the uselessness of the theory
of evolution while showing proof that God has created the entire universe
and all living things. The book is prepared in a clear and fun way that
shows many features of living things with cartoons, colored pictures and
drawings. The following words are at the beginning of this book:
"Kids! Did you ever wonder?"
"How was the universe formed?"
"Where were you before you were born?"
"How did the seas, the trees, and the animals come to be?"
"Where does the tiny bee learn how to make such tasty honey?"
"Who was the first human being?"
In this book you will learn the right answers to all of these questions.
Do you know what the right answer is? Everything that you see around
you, including yourself, your friends, your parents, the earth, the sun,
the food that you love, bananas, cherries, strawberries, colorful roses,
violets, beautiful scents, human beings, cats, dogs, ants, bees, horses,
birds, butterflies, in short everything was created by God.
But there are people who lie about these things. They don't believe that
God has created everything and they lie about it. These people are called
the "evolutionists" and the lie that they fabricate is called "evolution".
After reading this book, if someone comes up to you and says that you
should believe in the theory of evolution, you can tell that person right
away that the theory is a total lie and that God created everything.
A BOUQUET OF THE BEAUTIES OF ALLAH 1,2,3,4
You can find various striking pictures
of the beauties of the animal world in this series...
In the four books of this series we see vividly illustrated the striking
elements of design and behavior found in the plants and animals of the
world. The system that permits a fish to live in the frozen waters of
Antarctica, underwater creatures that clean their environment; the wonder
of a bird's nest, butterflies and birds that protect themselves by mimicry,
the methods used by plants to protect themselves; these and many other
surprising characteristics of living things are covered in this book.
The aim in preparing this series is described in the books as follows:
The purpose of the preparation of the series, A Bouquet of the Beauties
of Allah is to get people to abandon the narrow view of the world that
comes from habituation and to direct them to think about the beauty that
they see around them. A person can only understand reality if he thinks
about it; then he can be directed towards the truth and understand that
everything in the universe has been created for a purpose. In addition,
he will think about his own purpose in creation and will find the truth...
The elements of design and behavior in living things reveal to us this
extraordinary order that God has created, His matchless art, power and
boundlessness. The important thing is to see these revelations and to
be able to appreciate the greatness and majesty of God.
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NAMES OF ALLAH
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The purpose of this book is toremove the blurred, uncertain
and vague information people have in their minds and replace it with true
faith in the Qur'an,
therefore helping the reader to know his Lord better and draw near to
Him.
With the Qur'anic verses He revealed 1,400 years ago, God introduced
Himself to mankind and explained His names. The verses quoted under each
name in this book are the verses where that specific name of God is mentioned.
Also, under each name are short reflections reminiscent of some details
that one may have hitherto omitted to consider. There is no doubt that
these reflections are inadequate to describe God, the Lord of the Heavens
and the Earth. However, this book attempts to open up new vistas of reflection
for the reader by citing small examples and thought-provoking remarks.
DEVOTED TO ALLAH
68 PAGES |
This book points out that the real purpose of a Muslim is to seek God's
good pleasure in everything he does. In the book, those who have grasped
the existence and power of God and those who are unaware of God's existence
are compared in this way:
The basic distinction of Muslims, as defined in the Qur'an, from other
people is their full realization of God's infinite power. Others are either
unbelievers or those who do not "heed" God, despite affirming His existence.
The only purpose of these people is to attain bliss and well-being in
"this world".
The necessity to love for God's sake, the personality of believers, and
attacks made on them are other topics that are discussed in the book.
Besides various character traits of ignorant people, such as fear of the
future, jealousy, and intolerance, the book also clarifies the criteria
used for judging people in the society of ignorance.
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HUMAN CHARACTERS IN THE SOCIETY IGNORANCE
In the introduction to the book, the author makes it clear why the book
has been written:
The Qur'an is revealed by God, the sole Creator and Lord of man, Who
exercises complete control over him. Consequently, only living by the
religion proclaimed in the Qur'an makes it possible for man to become
informed about what he is unaware of. Disregarding this important fact,
those leading a life distant from religion make up the society of "ignorance."
However, this ignorance is the sort of ignorance which stems from not
knowing the Creator, not appreciating the Might of God and being unaware
of what He expects from them.
The purpose of this book is to examine the basic characters in the society
of ignorance, and to reveal that all forms of this system reach an absolute
"deadlock".
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PARADISE
Paradise is a blessing from God to believers, in return for the good
deeds they engage in and the good morals they display in this world. From
the descriptions in the Qur'an, we understand that there is a life in
paradise similar to the one in this world.
The verses in the Qur'an provide explanations regarding the environment
in paradise; there are references to glorious furniture, splendid goods
and jewels and examples of the garments, food and drink there. Each one
of these blessings, which have close parallels to those in this world,
underlines the arresting and striking nature of paradise.
Aside from these descriptions, it is heralded in the Qur'an that blessings
of all forms, those one can ever imagine in this world as well as those
beyond one's imagination, will be granted as favours in paradise.
92 PAGES |
ABANDONING THE SOCIETY OF IGNORANCE
In the introduction to the book, it is stated that, due to their lives
imbued with ignorance, the society made up by people bereft of faith in
God and the Hereafter can be described as "the society of ignorance".
In the same section, the following comparison is drawn between the believers
and unbelievers:
Although it seems a natural tendency, the thirst for faith and hatred
of denial, and the view that disbelief as an evil, are actually blessings
from God. Despite this, those who deny fail to see the beauties of faith...
In the book, particular emphasis is laid on the definite abandonment
of the society of ignorance. As well as this, the reasons leading man
to a life of ignorance and Satan's encouragement of the process are dealt
with in the light of the verses from the Qur'an.
144 PAGES |
CRUDE UNDERSTANDING OF DISBELIEF
In the Qur'an, God calls those who are distant from religion "ignorant".
The word "ignorant" in this context is, however, used with a quite different
connotation. The majority of people think that the word "ignorant" means
an illiterate person with no manners. According to the Qur'an, however,
an "ignorant" person is someone who is unaware of the purpose of his creation,
the attributes of his Creator, and the content of the Book revealed to
him by his Creator.
In the society of ignorance, a common rationale originating from not
living by the principles of religious morality, and the crude understanding
of disbelief is prevalent. Some of the topics covered in the book are
Laziness, Jealousy, Arrogance, Vindictiveness, Being Displeased and Bored,
Hopelessness, Indifference, Greed, Contentiousness, Hypocrisy and Pretension,
Mockery, Lying, Selfishness, and Bad Manners.
104 PAGES |
ISLAM: THE RELIGION OF EASE
Islam, chosen by God for man, is the religion which best suits man's
innate tendencies. God made His religion easy in order to make it practical
for man. Also, our Prophet said "The religion is easiness" and summoned
people to live by it. Those religious practices thought of as difficult
were actually incorporated into the religion by unbelievers and presented
to people as a component of the righteous religion. Some people, on the
other hand, adhered to difficult practices as an acceptable sign of the
awe one feels for God and accordingly adopted an understanding of religion
based on showing off. However, our Prophet commanded his faithful adherents
to "make the religion easy". Thus, true believers should adhere to this
command, and strictly avoid bearing the responsibility of portraying what
is easy as a difficulty.
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ENTHUSIASM AND EXCITEMENT IN THE QUR'AN
Believers possess a very important feature that enables them to display
a strong and resolute submission and a noble spirit that gives them the
vigour to say "God's guidance is true guidance" (Surat Al-Imran: 173),
no matter what befalls them: the enthusiasm to earn the good pleasure
of God...
The subject of this book is the ever-increasing enthusiasm of believers.
It also reveals that enthusiasm is an important secret which makes believers
successful, no matter what the circumstances may be, and heralds the bliss
promised to believers who face difficulties with unyielding patience,
trust in God and never lose their enthusiasm. One must always bear in
mind that God will hold those who embrace religion with enthusiasm high
in rank in the Hereafter, and He promises them gardens full of blessings.
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WHY DO YOU DECEIVE YOURSELF?
The outlook of the majority of people living in societies distant from
religion and their purpose in life are similar. Every man born into this
world receives an education, gets a job, gets married, has children and
meanwhile endeavors to attain a respected status... Then he faces one
of the inescapable facts of life, and death comes upon him. Until then,
he has most probably never given thought to death, or thought very little
about it. That person strove hard in this life, but is totally unprepared
for the life beyond.
How is it possible that he should find himself in such a situation? The
answer is, he simply deceives himself. Someone who deceives himself assumes
he can evade all facts and responsibilities, death being the foremost
of them, in life. Yet, the fact remains that deceiving oneself leads man
to nowhere but hell. So what man should do is to use the time granted
to him in this world wisely.
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SEEING GOOD IN EVERYTHING
If you ever look back and reconsider your past experiences, you will
notice that the events in your life, which may last several decades, would
only make a few minutes talk. Yet, the fact remains that every word you
uttered and every attitude you displayed during these years are kept in
the sight of God. In the sight of God, no details of your life, which
you can summarize in a matter of minutes, will ever be lost.
If you are aware of the absolute control God holds over your life, the
divine purposes hidden in your experiences, and think good of every hardship
you face, and are aware that God creates everything in your destiny for
a good reason, then the result will be good for you.
The purpose of this book is to relate the benefits and beauty that thinking
good of every moment of one's life brings to man, both in this life and
beyond.
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THE NIGHTMARE OF DISBELIEF
So far, many books have attempted to deal extensively with the social
and psychological problems societies face, and the dismal situations they
are in. Yet, what distinguishes this book from others is the stress it
lays on the most realistic solution, and its descriptions regarding the
difficult future people are likely to face if they fail to adopt that
solution. The following excerpt is from the introduction to the book:
Surely, in every age, people met with adversities, yet each time failed
to find solutions because they employed inappropriate methods. However,
there are also some people in this world who, never suffer from any of
these adversities. These are the people who spend their lives to earn
the good pleasure of God, follow the commandments of the Qur'an, and hope
to attain His mercy and paradise. The settlement of all these problematic
issues is possible only by living by the principles of the "true religion."
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THE THEORY OF EVOLUTION
This book provides striking information about the theory, without going
into the details and dwelling on its organic and palaeontological deadlock,
and displays the inconsistencies inherent in the rationale of the theory.
In the chapter "The Background to the Theory", the systems distant from
religion are told with examples from history. In the chapter "How was
the Theory advanced?", it is related that the endeavor to provide answers
with no religious content to the question of "How did living beings come
into existence?" led to the emergence of the theory.
In later sections, the actual reasons why the theory of evolution is
so strongly supported are provided. Other subtitles in the book are: Evolution
and Ideologies, Fabricated Evidence, Brainwashing methods Employed by
the Media, The Media and Religion, The Grand Masonic Duty of the Media:
Instilling Evolution in Society.
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EVER THOUGHT ABOUT THE TRUTH?
This book, which stresses that "not thinking" is the major cause of man's
drifting apart from religion, summons people to ponder the questions "How
did I come into being?, Where am I heading?" That is because one can never
attain the truth unless he thinks. He becomes immersed in vicious struggles
and worldly ambitions instead.
This book relates that many of the impressions people have of religion
in fact have their origins in traditions. Then it stresses the "religion
inherited from our ancestors". The titles dealt with in the book are:
Basic Questions, Pondering on the Qur'an, Believers as Described in the
Qur'an, Questioning Ourselves, The Transition to Qur'anic Morality from
that of Irreligious Society, Paradise: The Real Home of the Believers,
Hell Made Ready for the Unbelievers.
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DISREGARDED JUDGMENTS OF THE QUR'AN
Some people, despite being faithful and reading the Qur'an almost every
day, may well disregard some commandments in it. Some do this unconsciously,
while others simply ignore these commandments. While doing this, they
never consider the likely outcomes that knowingly ignoring the commandments
in the Qur'an will lead one to. However, God reminds in the Qur'an that
a grievous punishment in the Hereafter awaits those who does not consider
the commandments of God specified in the Qur'an. People with that mentality
prioritize the commandments of God, relying on a non-Quranic rationale.
This book is written to focus on some of the commandments of God frequently
disregarded by the majority of people in society, and thus to summon believers
to live by all the commandments in the Qur'an and thus avoid torment in
the hereafter.
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JESUS WILL RETURN
Jesus ('Isa)(as), just like all the other prophets, was a chosen slave
of God whom God assigned to summon people to the true path. However, there
are some attributes of Jesus (as) distinguishing him from other prophets,
the most important one being that he was raised up to God, and that he
will come back to Earth again.
Contrary to what most people believe, Jesus was not crucified and killed,
nor did he die for any other reason. The Qur'an tells us that they did
not kill him, and they did not crucify him, and that God raised him up
to Him. In none of the verses is there an actual reference to his murder,
apart from the verse which denies that it happened. Despite this, however,
many people assume that Jesus (as) passed away some thousands of years
ago, and that thus it is unlikely that he will return. This is a misconception
arising from lack of knowledge about the Qur'an and the Sunnah.
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MATURE FAITH
The adjective "mature" (kamil) carries the meanings inclusive, entire
and perfect. The "mature faith" discussed in this book represents the
highest level of maturity and depth of faith a person can ever attain.
Each person is held responsible for aiming at moral perfection and striving
for that end. Every true believer who sincerely strives to draw closer
to God can attain this moral perfection and "maturity of faith".
This book is written "to explain the maturity of faith one attains when
one "turns to God, strives to earn the good pleasure of God and displays
an unconditional moral perfection". It also emphasizes that, once one
has fear of God and strives sincerely, no hindrances can stop a person
from attaining a moral perfection, and more importantly, that serious
efforts to attain the Hereafter is the most acceptable behaviour in the
sight of God.
QUICK GRASP OF FAITH 1-2-3
In the Quick Grasp of Faith series, answers are provided to those questions
related to the terms used in the Qur'an, social life, the decrees of religion,
or the theory of evolution. Each answer is followed by a verse related
to the topic. The purpose of the book is explained in the Quick Grasp
of Faith 1 as follows:
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There are questions about religion that people seek answers to and hope
to be enlightened about in the best way. Whether they express these questions
or not, everyone would like to know the answers to them. However in most
cases, people base their opinions on hearsay, rather than acquiring them
from the real source of religion: the Qur'an. In these booklets, you will
find the most accurate answers to all the questions you seek answers to
and learn your responsibilities towards your Creator.
The importance of the book comes from the fact that all answers are provided
from the Qur'an. In addition to issues related with faith and the Qur'an,
the book also includes explanations about various concepts such as the
universe, matter and time, and contains the most understandable accounts
available about facts such as the hereafter and fate.
Some of the questions included in this series are: How do we realize
the existence of God? How do we know God? What is the purpose of our creation?
Why are we tested? How are we to be servants of God? Why is religion necessary?
How does one live one's religion? How can there be morals without religion?
What would happen to the social system without religion? Which material
and spiritual benefits does observance of the morals of the Qur'an bring
to society? What are the benefits which observance of the morals of the
Qur'an brings to the family?
"HIJRAH" (MIGRATION) IN THE HOLY QURAN
In this book called Emigrating for the Cause of Allah, the notion of
how emigration is an important test for a person in this world, and how
all through history true believers have faced such situations are explained
along with some examples from the time of the Prophet. (p.b.u.h).
The general circumstances in the Arabian Peninsula before the Prophet
Mohammed (p.b.u.h.) began to communicate Islam, and the relations between
the tribes are explained in the light of historical facts. There is also
reference to the causes of the emigration. The effects of emigration,
referred to as "hijra" in Islamic literature, are related in the book
as follows :
The "Hijra" is an event that had great political repercussions in the
history of Islam. Nonetheless, over and above these political effects,
emigration is most meaningful in the sense that it purifies man of his
selfishness and greed in his soul.
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THE MORAL VALUES OF THE QUR'AN
By quoting examples from the twisted moral state of society, this book
explains how the good character related in the Qur'an should be. In the
introductory section of the book, the purpose is described as follows:
Those moral principles which are the products of selfish passions and
the greed of people, yield then to selfishness, arrogance, sarcasm, rudeness
and cruelty. However, these are not the values that God has determined
for the human beings He created. The Qur'an orders people to be dignified,
modest, trustworthy, kind, faithful, mature and responsive.
Some of the good character traits advised by the Qur'an are included
in the book under the following headings:
The just estimation of God, Fearing Allah as much as one can, Putting
one's trust in Allah, Allah knows the secrets of all hearts, Evaluating
everything from the point of view of the Qur'an.
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THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE QURAN
This book lists the Qur'anic verses according to topics of God's commandments
and advices. An excerpt from the introduction reads:
…The Qur'an is not only a book of lawful and unlawful deeds. It is a
book that explains favourable morals and provides information about the
life in this world and the Hereafter, and tells of the love and fear of
God. In brief, it gives all the necessary information one needs throughout
one's life, and will remain true up until the Day of Judgement. The Qur'an
is a guide that instructs man about events he is likely to encounter in
any given period, including the Day of Judgement and the Hereafter.
This book intends to strengthen the Qur'anic knowledge of those who want
to know God, perform their duties toward Him meticulously, live by the
Qur'anic teachings, and try to earn the approval and mercy of God and
attain paradise.
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"DOUA" (PRAYER) IN THE QURAN
Those who read Prayer in the Quran are encouraged to think about prayer
by asking questions, some of which are listed below:
Are you close enough to God, Who has created you, placed you on the Earth
and provided you with intelligence and a body? When was the last time
you prayed to God? Do you only implore Him when you encounter hardships
or disaster? Alternatively, do you keep yourself occupied with the remembrance
of God? Are you aware that He is very close to you, and hears every word
you say, even if you whisper?
This book was written to explain how close God is to His servants, what
type of prayer He demands, and the type of prayer acceptable in His sight.
The verse "What has My Lord to do with you if you do not call on Him?"
shows the importance of prayer. (Surat al-Furqan: 77)
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GENERAL INFORMATION FROM THE HOLY QURAN
A Muslim should have a profound knowledge of the Qur'an in order to be
a good servant of God. This book was compiled with the intention of strengthening
the Qur'anic knowledge of those who want to observe their duties to God
perfectly, and to gain His approval. This book also serves as an index,
since the Qur'anic verses have been compiled according to their topics
of relevance. At the beginning of the book, readers are asked the following
question; "What do you know about the Quran?"
Many people would answer this question, "The Quran is the holy book of
our religion." There is no doubt that this is correct; however the Holy
Quran is primarily a book that God sent to all mankind and which He holds
them responsible. So it is absolutely necessary for everyone to live by
all the commandments, advice, and judgements in the Qur'an. This book
has been prepared to help the readers in this area.
THE INDEX OF THE QURAN
It is the most important duty of a true believer to understand the Qur'an
and live by it. A believer has to know the Qur'an very well in order to
be guided to the right way, to fulfil the commands of God completely,
to revere Him properly and to evaluate all issues from the Qur'an's viewpoint.
In this index, similar subjects have been grouped together, and the words
in the verses have been catalogued alphabetically to help the reader to
learn the verdict of the Qur'an on a specific subject.
This index has been put together in an effort to bring verses on the
same subject together so as to make research easier.
It is hoped that this study also helps those who aim to attain the good
pleasure, mercy and Paradise of God by learning the Qur'an and living
by it.
DELIVERANCE AND DISCUSSION IN THE QURAN
This book relates that communicating the message of God is one the most
important forms of worship in a true believer's life. In the book, the
author draws the reader's attention to the fact that a believer is always
responsible for spreading Islam and presenting it to others through his
words, behaviour and manners. It further explains that discussion is a
feature peculiar to unbelievers, and that a believer should strictly avoid
it:
Dialogue between true believers means encouraging one another to perform
good deeds in a mutual way. Conversely, according to the Qur'an, the "characteristic"
style employed by unbelievers is discussion. Discussion, which has been
a typical feature of all unbelievers since the time of Satan, who attempted
to discuss with God His commandment "Prostrate yourself Adam!", is merely
the result of selfish desires.
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THE CHARACTER OF "MUNAFIK" (HYPOCRITE) IN THE QURAN
There are many verses in the Quran that relate the characteristics of
hypocrites, their way of thinking and the things they do. An examination
into these verses reveals many of these two-faced people's attributes.
While some of these verses give a general definition of hypocrites, others
describe the characteristics of the hypocrites in the Prophet's (p.b.u.h.)
era. At the beginning of the book, the characteristics of hypocrites are
summarised as follows:
As the Qur'an relates, hypocrites are two-faced people who behave like
believers although they have no faith in their hearts. Most importantly,
they do not commit this falsehood alone; they try to remain among believers
and act like one of them. This is because they hope they can acquire some
worldly benefits among believers... The book also explains the sullen
nature of the hypocrites, their lack of wisdom and their tendency to stir
up strife.
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BASIC CONCEPTS IN THE QUR'AN
This book, explains the most frequently referred to concepts in the Qur'an
in the light of verses.
In reading the Qur'an, we often come across many concepts with which
we are familiar in our daily lives. These concepts are the key to an understanding
of the Qur'an. Wisdom, patience, loyalty, unbelief and the blessings of
God are some of these.
These concepts are, however, used with quite different connotations in
the course of our daily lives. Should those somewhat conversant with the
Qur'an establish their Qur'anic standpoint on the basis of these, they
will surely come to have a poor grasp of its content. They may even arrive
at quite distorted and erroneous conclusions. That is why it is necessary
to have an accurate understanding of Qur'anic content and to apply it
to one's daily life. This book is written with such a mission in mind.
THE DAY OF JUDGEMENT
Throughout the book the features of the Day of Judgement are explained
in great detail. In the section, "The Day of Judgement is Approaching",
The Temporary Nature of the Life of This World is described and it is
remarked that everyone will meet the day of judgement. In the section,
"The Day of Judgement", all the events that will take place on that day
are described in the light of Qur'anic verses. In another section, called
"After the Death of the Cosmos", the events that will take place after
the Day of Judgement are explained. The following excerpt is from the
conclusion to the book:
The Day of Judgement and the eternal life that follows it are the most
important facts that await man. Nothing in this world, neither your career,
nor your marriage, nor any one of your possessions is of any importance
beside your eternal life. The only thing we live for is the good pleasure
of God.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSCIENCE IN THE QUR'AN
This book introduces the real concept of conscience that is related in
the Qur'an. This book will make the reader recognise the voice of his
conscience and accordingly help him to differentiate it from other sources
of inspiration.
One of the important aspects of conscience is that it is common to all
people. In other words, what feels right to the conscience of a man also
feels right to the conscience of all others, provided that the same conditions
prevail. The reason lies in the source of conscience: it is the inspiration
of God. Through the conscience, God lets us know the best manners which
it will please Him for us to adopt.
The main purpose of this book is not only to inform, but also to call
out to people's consciences in order to spur them into action, encourage
them to live the rest of their lives by their consciences, and show them
how lost they will be if they fail to do so.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF PATIENCE IN THE QURAN
One of the moral attributes commanded by God in the Qur'an is "patience".
The purpose of this book is to describe this superior moral feature in
the light of the Qur'an, and to summon people to experience genuine patience.
In compliance with this purpose, the flawed concept of patience prevalent
among people, the type of patience God demands from His servants, the
type of events God uses to test peoples' patience, and the excellent reward
that awaits those who display perfect patience for the sake of God are
explained.
The book includes many examples of patience from the Qur'an, and it relates
how patience is one of the most important features of moral perfection,
which entitles man to many rewards, both in this world and in the hereafter.
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ANSWERS FROM THE QURAN
The purpose of this book is to provide answers from the Qur'an to the
questions of people who have recently become acquainted with the Qur'an
and believers.
A person who has been raised in an unbelieving society can be rightly
guided to God's path... However, this person might initially find it difficult
to understand some of the attributes of the society of believers. This
is why, many questions can occur to the mind of a person who tries to
learn the religion. However, the Qur'an answers all these questions, and
replaces all the distorted logic and behaviour of the society of ignorance
with what is right and lawful. Some of the questions answered in the book
are:
"Isn't religion between God and His servants?, "The Qur'an was revealed
in the past, in a period quite different from today. Is the Qur'an also
applicable to this century?"...
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BEAUTIES PRESENTED BY THE QUR'AN FOR LIFE
This book introduces the Qur'an to the reader. In the section, "The Favourable
Behaviour Indicated In the Quran", the concept of being clean, both in
the spiritual and physical sense, the benefits of exercising, the tone
of voice favourable to God, kindness, as well as the benefits of the division
of labour and work, resting during the night, and how the daytime must
be used for activities, and other interesting subjects from the Qur'an
are discussed.. The animals and plants to which the Qur'an refers since
they have uses for man, their benefits to human health, and the favourable
aesthetic and artistic understanding in the Qur'an are also explained
in the light of verses.
The purpose of this book is to assist the reader in thinking over the
Qur'an and making him grasp how it would be to behave and live by the
Qur'an.
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THE SECRETS OF THE HYPOCRITE
The book analyses the meaning of the word "munafiq" (hypocrite), which
is not familiar to most people yet is used often in the Qur'an, as well
as the character of the hypocrite which God describes in the verses. Some
parts of the book explain that hypocrites are not unbelievers, that they
fulfill some requirements of the religion yet act not for the purpose
of gaining the good pleasure of God, but for hypocritical purposes such
as gaining self-interest or gaining influence over people.
In the chapter titled "Hypocrites are the Party of Satan", it is related
that the hypocrites take Satan as a friend, that Satan makes them forget
God, fills them with false hopes, that the hypocrites show their real
faces to Satan, and that Satan deceives them with false promises.
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THE MERCY OF BELIEVERS
Starting out by describing with examples that everyone has a different
definition of mercy, the book then goes on to give the definition of real
mercy and its source. This book provides an account of the believers'
understanding of mercy, which depends on the love of God, their practicing
this good character at every moment of their lives in accordance with
the orders of the Qur'an, and the persons to whom they show mercy. Some
of the issues contained in the book are mercy towards parents, to the
poor and travelers, towards women, and to the person who is in debt. The
character traits that exhibit the mercy of believers are also cited.
"Judging with justice, standing against wrongdoing, forgiving mistakes,
returning wickedness with goodness, mocking no one, being honest in business,
what happens when mercy as described in the Qur'an is not practiced?"
are some of the headings in the book.
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DEATH RESURRECTION HELL
This book emphasises that death may befall man at any time, and that
no one can ever know when. That refusal to think about death will not
bring any benefits to man, nor prevent it happening, are also related.
All superstitious beliefs people hold about death, and the true facts,
are dealt with in separate sections. In the section on death, the decaying
process the human body goes through is given in some detail. In the section
on resurrection, the Day of Judgment is described under the headings the
Death of the Universe and the First and Second Blasts of the Trumpet.
In the section on hell, the description of hell is given in the light
of verses from the Qur'an, and those who will deserve hell, and superstitious
beliefs regarding it are identified.
BEFORE YOU REGRET
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In this book, the concept of regret is defined as a physical affliction
which has no parallel in this world. The distinction between the regret
experienced in this world and that in the hereafter is made clear as follows:
People with no faith in God are frequently seized by a feeling of regret
in this world. Yet, what is more important is that this regret will become
even stronger in the hereafter. Those who have lived a life apart from
religion in this world will regret every moment of their lives. However,
once they are in hell they will not have the opportunity to return and
rectify their errors.
In the conclusion to the book, it is stressed that in order to avoid
experiencing this regret, a person needs to sincerely seek forgiveness
from God and live by His commandments, that is, he needs to adopt a Qur'anic
way of life.
THE STRUGGLE OF MESSENGERS
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The foreword to the book describes that being aware of the struggle of
Messengers is beneficial and illuminating for all people:
All the acts and character traits of messengers set an example for believers.
The struggle of Messengers as described in the Qur'an also provides guidance
and enlightenment for believers.
The other sections give an account of the state of those who believe
in the Messenger, and the leaders of the society to which the Messenger
is sent, explain that the only thing the Messengers asked of their people
is for them to believe in and submit to God, that there are always people
who are envious of the Messengers in all societies, and that they are
generally the leaders of that nation. The book also conveys by reference
to verses the struggles of the Messengers against the degenerates, hypocrites
and unbelievers.
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OUR MESSENGERS SAY
A Messenger has been sent to all nations to summon them to God's right
way. In this book, the proclamations of some of God's Messengers to the
nations they were sent are related under different titles. For instance,
Prophet Noah's statement that he is a faithful counselor, Our Beloved
Prophet Mohammed's asking for no recompense, and instances from the lives
of the Prophet Moses, the Prophet Joseph, the Prophet Jesus and many other
prophets are recounted by referring to verses. The purpose is to refresh
the respect, esteem and love for God's honorable Messengers by reminding
the reader of their superior character traits, their matchless sincerity
and steadfastness in communicating the message of the religion, and to
draw attention to the importance of the subjects they conveyed.
The stories of prophets and their communication of the message to their
people is as inspiring for us as they were in guiding the people that
lived in their time.
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NEVER FORGET
The purpose of this book is to remind us of basic facts that should not
be forgotten. In the introductory section, it is stated that there may
always be details throughout one's life one should not forget, but there
is one subject far more important than all of them, which should never
be forgotten:
From the moment you wake up, you remember many issues you have repeatedly
reminded yourself of. What if you have forgotten an issue that is incomparably
more important than all of these? This is the purpose of your existence
in this world.
Some of the headings in the book which remind us of issues that should
not be forgotten are: Do not forget that God is the Only Deity, Do not
forget that every moment that is experienced is part of fate, Do not forget
that you can die at any time, Do not forget to pray to God, Do not forget
to repent and ask forgiveness for your mistakes.
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SATAN
According to what is revealed in the Qur'an, Satan is a being who has
struggled since the prophet Adam to lead mankind astray from God's way
and who will do so until the Day of Resurrection. In the section of the
book headed the "Characteristics of Satan", it is described by quotations
from verses how Satan is insidious and deceitful, rebellious and willful,
disrespectful and ungrateful, how his plot against believers is feeble,
how he has no authority over believers, how he is the enemy of people,
was expelled from God's sight, and has nothing to do with goodness.
Other subjects discussed in the book are the tactics Satan uses to deceive
people, the society of ignorance that is unaware of the influence of Satan
over them, the characteristics of the hypocrites who are the party of
Satan, that Satan has no power of his own, and that a person can be saved
from his influence only by faith.
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THE ARROGANCE OF SATAN
The Arabic meaning of the word "arrogance" has its root in the word "ene"
which means "I". It implies a person's attributing a distinct existence
to himself, his considering the existence of both himself and those around
him independent from God, and his arranging his attitudes and viewpoint
in line with this mentality.
The book stresses that arrogance is the most basic character trait of
Satan, and that self-conceit deriving from arrogance is the source of
all evil. The causes of arrogance are explained as power and prosperity,
beauty and youth, rank, position, intelligence or education. In the chapter
titled "The Examples of Arrogance in the Qur'an", the arrogance of Satan,
Pharaoh, Qarun, Haman, the Prophet Abraham's father, and Abu Lahab are
described.
The book ends with the statement that those who grow arrogant against
God will face retribution both in this world and the hereafter.
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IDOLATRY
This book defines idolatry in the true sense of the word as explained
in the Qur'an, and reveals that many attitudes that are considered common
in society are outright idolatry.
Most people know somehow that idolatry is a great wrong, and imagine
they have completely dissociated themselves from it. They suppose that
idolaters are only those people who worship totem poles or idols made
of stone or wood. However, idolatry is much more prevalent in modern society
than most people realize. Every being that man sets up for himself as
the purpose of his life, every being he turns to for help, is a deity
he associates with God.
The book also stresses that a person can find the truth, think and act
properly only if he uses his reason, and that sentimentality, which causes
one's mind to be clouded over, will make him open to the suggestions of
Satan, which will eventually lead him to idolatry.
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THE INIQUITY CALLED MOCKERY
In this book, the concept of mockery is addressed in an uncommon way,
but completely in line with the verses of the Qur'an. First, the concept
of mockery prevalent in societies which are strangers to religion and
the causes that give rise to it are recounted. It follows from this that
the desire for superiority lies behind peoples' attempts to expose others'
errors and to make fun of their mistakes and weaknesses. Such people also
think that they can cover up their own mistakes through mocking others.
Mocking physical defects and mistakes, name-calling, and making fun of
clumsy and incompetent people are reviewed under the heading "The Iniquity
of the Ignorant in Daily Life". The book also deals in a detailed way
with the loss that will be inflicted on unbelievers who mock because of
their inability to grasp God's signs, their sarcastic approach to acts
of worship, and their denial of resurrection.
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THE TRUE WISDOM ACCORDING TO THE QUR'AN
This book discusses wisdom against lack of wisdom, and the gains those
who use their reason will have over the losses those who do not use their
reason will suffer. What to do to have wisdom, to gain an open consciousness
and a strong awareness is summarized in the book thus:
A wise person is someone who best appreciate the blessings he is given,
who takes most pleasure from them, and who experiences and feels the highest
levels of joy, love, friendship, loyalty and good character. The way to
wisdom is open to everyone; but it must also be kept in mind that God
bestows wisdom only on those who sincerely believe in Him. A person who
works just to be wise, without turning to God from his heart and without
intending to be a good servant to Him, cannot acquire this blessing, no
matter what he does.
THE FUNDEMENTALS OF BELIEF IN ISLAM
This book is written for those who have recently been introduced to Islam.
Everyone has some information and convictions about Islam. However, the
majority of these convictions have their origins in inadequate or incorrect
sources. The information people gather about Islam is in most cases limited
to what their families, friends, or various books present. Yet, one can
only have access to accurate information about Islam by knowing the Qur'an,
the source of Islam.
The most emphasised facts in the Quran are the existence and oneness
of God, signs of creation, and life in the Hereafter. In many verses of
the Qur'an, God summons man to contemplate the divine purposes in His
creation, and life in the Hereafter. In some verses, the moral values
that a person should cultivate during his life is explained. In this book,
you will find the real purpose of this life in this world, and what we
need to accomplish to attain this goal in the light of verses from the
Qur'an.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF FOLLOWING THE GOOD WORD
A "good word" is always thought of as implying a compliment, an expression
of love, or hopeful speech. The good word that God communicates to us
in the Qur'an, however, has a much different and more comprehensive meaning..
The really good word is one uttered to summon people to God, and to follow
the Qur'an.
Communicating God's religion, warning by means of the Qur'an, enjoining
the good and forbidding the evil, and reminding others of God's signs
are all summonses.
While you still have time in this world, every word uttered for the prevalence
of the morals of the Qur'an, every summons towards goodness, and every
warning made against the day of reckoning will help man to be spared torture
and rewarded with heaven. This book explains why it is important to follow
the good word.
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THE MYSTERY OF BEING TEST
This book explains that this life is a place where people are tested,
and basically discusses the secrets involved in this test. Some of the
main ideas mentioned are: During the course of his life, man is tried
and tested in his behaviour and efforts to attain a blissful life in the
hereafter. During this period, he is responsible for coming to know God
and following His commands.
He is also held responsible for responding to what befalls him with patience,
and is charged with displaying moral perfection. Being aware that everything
is a test from God, meeting every situation in life with joy and enthusiasm
is the secret of the test in this world peculiar to believers.
No doubt, those who grasp this secret and lead their lives by it, aware
that they are being tested, will receive an everlasting reward.
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STRUGGLING WITH THE RELIGION OF IRRELIGION
In this book, ideologies such as materialism, communism, and Darwinism
- the so called scientific basis of these ideologies - and all other systems
based on unbelief are referred to as "the religion of irreligion". That
is simply because these ideologies have evolved over time to become religions
themselves, with a complete system of beliefs and practices for conducting
one's daily life. The book emphasises that materialism is one of the most
dangerous ideologies that sets people adrift from religion and destroys
their spiritual values. Under the heading "The False Religions Formed
by Materialism" the features of this religion are discussed. The section
"The Leaders of Disbelief Who Call People to Fire" covers examples of
cruel leaders such as Lenin, Stalin, and Hitler. The section "A Nation
Cannot Survive Without Religion", relates how peace can only be attained
through living by the morals of the religion.
THE ALLIANCE OF THE GOOD
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As you watch television, read newspapers, or pass by anywhere, you inevitably
come across many issues which you would rather not see or hear. People
abandoned to hunger, murders, massacres, fights, curses and humiliating
words and discontent, for which the blame lies with conflicts of interest,
then tyrannies and so on...
There is no doubt that you, like everyone else, would also like to live
in a society where people are committed to peace and security and live
by virtuous values. Such an environment, securing a framework of relations
shaped by respect and love, is everyone's dream. However, hoping that
one day things will spontaneously lapse into such a favourable atmosphere
would only be wishful thinking. Therefore, those who are sincerely willing
to live in a society where peace, security and freedom prevail, should
lose no time in taking action and ally with the good. By the will of God,
those who strive for the good will definitely overcome those who wish
for the evil.
THE SCHOOL OF YUSUF (JOSEPH)
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Bediuzzaman Said Nursi, one of the greatest scholars of our time, who
spent 30 years of his life in exile and prison, refers to jail as "The
School of Yusuf"(Joseph) in all his works. For Muslims who summon people
to serve God, prisons, where they are condemned to spend much of their
lives despite their innocence, serve as schools that contribute to their
spiritual maturity.
As well as Yusuf, sincere believers such as Imam-u Azam (The Great Imam
Abu Hanifah), and from the recent past, Bediuzzaman Said Nursi, Suleyman
Hilmi Tunahan and Mehmet Efendi from Gonen "received an education" in
the school of Yusuf for their efforts to convey the message of the Quran.
In this book, you will witness the moral perfection of believers who
faced numerous hardships and much pain to earn the good pleasure of God.
THE SLANDERING OF MUSLIMS THROUGHOUT HISTORY
Slander is a cruel method employed by people of ill-will who want to
harm others. In this book, however, another form of slander is discussed.
God reveals in the Qur'an that the messengers of God, and true believers
who summoned people to the right path have been wrongly accused of being
self-serving, mad, thieves or adulterers. The life of the Prophet Yusuf
abounds with the examples of these accusations. Similarly, our Prophet
Mohammed is one of the messengers who suffered unfair denigration by the
tribes around him. Mary and our Prophet's wife are also among the noble
people who were subjected to similar slanders.
A true believer who faces such slanders does not fall into despair or
feel sorry for himself, aware that that is also what had befallen other
believers of the past. He even baffles his slanderers with the enthusiasm
and joy he displays. That is because he strongly hopes that in return
for the patience and commitment he displays, God will reward him with
His good pleasure and paradise.
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JUSTICE AND TOLERANCE
IN THE QURAN
As you read these lines, many people are dying, being disabled or being
expelled from their lands in numerous wars in every corner of the world.
Yet those who cause these atrocities can sleep soundly in their warm beds.
In short, injustice prevails in the world.
But why? Don't people have faith in the need for justice?
In order for justice to prevail in the world, there is a need for the
type of morality that will make people abandon their own interests for
the sake of justice. This set of moral values is the moral values of the
Qur'an which God describes and commands us to live by in the Qur'an. When
people try to live by the justice in the Qur'an, personal interests, language
or race will have no influence on their decisions and people will only
side with what is right and just.
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THE COURAGE OF BELIEVERS
A person who has been accustomed to avoiding responsibilities in his
life is only interested in his own food, house, possessions and future.
The cruelty, injustice, bloodshed, and troubles taking place all over
the world do not concern him. However, it is by no means conscientious
behaviour to concern oneself with one's own interests at a time when people
are subjected to cruelty, injustice and unending suffering. People have
major responsibilities at such a time. Everyone can attain a strong faith
that will help save the poor people who are hungry, unfairly exiled from
their homes, or murdered.
So whoever displays the courage and resoluteness displayed by the prophets
and true believers and proceeds on the right path with commitment can
hope to attain paradise.
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SOME SECRETS OF THE QUR'AN
In the Qur'an, God communicates many secrets to mankind, along with prayers,
commands, prohibitions and good morals. These are truly important secrets,
and an attentive eye can witness these secrets happening around him all
through his life. The Qur'an is the unique source of these secrets of
which no one would ever be aware, no matter how literate, intelligent,
or observant he might be. However, the majority of people cannot grasp
the Qur'an, despite its clarity. This itself is an important mystery.
What anyone who reads these verses and whose attention is thus drawn
to the secrets revealed therein, must do is to look around with wisdom,
to see the divine purposes hidden in events and to evaluate them in the
light of the Qur'an. Then, he will realise with excitement that the secrets
of the Qur'an control both his own life and others' alike.
HOW DOES A DAFT INTERPRET THE QURAN
Those who follow the negative side of their souls and fail to appreciate
the might of God interpret the verses of the Qur'an in accordance with
their own distorted rationale. Having an accurate grasp of the Qur'an
is only possible through sincere faith. Those who do not have faith and
do not fear God are incapable of comprehending the Qur'an accurately.
In their own perception, the explicit and clear statements in the Qur'an
are contradictory.
These people are bereft of the faculty of reasoning, no matter how smart,
well educated, or literate they are, since they do not have faith in God.
This book discusses the reasons why such people misinterpret the Qur'an
and analyses some examples of their senseless interpretations and objections,
and provides answers to them. Starting from the objections of such people,
the unwise and distorted points in their logic are revealed.
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BEING HOPEFUL IN THE QUR'AN
True believers, no matter how hard the adversities they face, always
display refined maturity, moderation, fortitude and wisdom. In such situations,
their most obvious attribute is that they never fall into despair. This
is because despair is an attitude that displeases God and is mentioned
in the Quran as a characteristic of unbelievers.
A believer leads a peaceful and blissful life thanks to the hope planted
in him by his strong faith. Those who do not submit themselves to God,
on the other hand, always experience despair, doubt and worry. Being unaware
of the Qur'an and far from its true path accounts for this. In the rush
of their daily routines, each hardship they encounter becomes a source
of trouble and pessimism for them.
This book provides an important opportunity for those who have lived
a life far from the Qur'an to abandon their perverted lifestyles and achieve
happiness in this world and the hereafter.
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THE RELIGION OF THE IGNORANT
The book The Religion of the Ignorant deals with a strong religion that
influences the majority of people without their being aware of it. This
religion is the common religion of all societies which have deviated from
the righteous religion in every age and place.
This is a secret religion that does not reveal itself. It has no written
rules. It has no name even. It holds sway over the actions, thoughts and
attitudes of human beings. Being unconscious of its influence, people
live by the principles and prohibitions of this religion.
The book also states that the laws of this religion are based on a rationale
totally opposed to the moral values of the Qur'an, and that peoples' preferences
are based on the criteria set by this religion rather than the good pleasure
of God.
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THE FEAR OF ALLAH
This book describes the fear of God described in the Qur'an and relates
why true believers fear God, the difference between the morality of a
person who fears God and one who does not, the reasons underlying lack
of the fear of God and what those who do not fear God will receive in
the Hereafter.
The fear of God accounts for people behaving in a manner pleasing God
at every moment of their lives and avoiding complying with the negative
side of their nature and Satan.
In the Qur'an, God has given an account of his infinite might and the
intensity of the torment that waits those who oppose Him. What a person
must do at this point is to sincerely ponder these facts, and demonstrate
a conscious intention in his deeds and thoughts. In accordance with the
feelings of fear naturally present in the heart, he should fear and avoid
not worshipping God as it is set out in the Qur'an, and avoid commiting
prohibited deeds.
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THOSE WHO DO NOT LISTEN TO THE QUR'AN
The call of our Prophet Mohammed (p.b.u.h.) to all mankind through the
Qur'an is an important opportunity, a great gift and a blessing from God
for those who can truly appreciate it. What is expected from a person
of conscience is to evaluate this great opportunity, think about it carefully
and take advantage of it. Any other course of action would be to ignore
the truths conveyed by the Qur'an and to defy them. Nonetheless, what
we should really be concerned about as regards this defiance is peoples'
avoiding the Qur'an without knowing what is inside it. This is the first
step that leads people to destruction.
This book was written to warn people against this prejudicial stance
which will bring a great loss to them both in this world and beyond. Yet,
this warning and reminder is not only for those who deny God and the Qur'an,
but also for those who live a life far distant from the moral values of
the Qur'an despite they believe.
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