When Allah said, “Jesus, I will take you back and raise you up to Me and purify you of those who are disbelievers. And I will place the people who follow you above those who are disbelievers until the Day of Rising. Then you will all return to Me, and I will judge between you regarding the things about which you differed.” (Surat Al ‘Imran: 55) (And on account of) their saying, “We killed the Messiah, Jesus, son of Maryam, Messenger of Allah.” They did not kill him and they did not crucify him but it was made to seem so to them. Those who argue about him are in doubt about it. They have no real knowledge of it, just conjecture. But they certainly did not kill him. Allah raised him up to Himself. Allah is Almighty, All-Wise. (Surat an-Nisa': 157-158) This book presents evidence that Jesus (as) did not die, that he was raised to the presence of Allah and that he will return again. The sources used are Qur'anic verses, hadiths and the interpretations of Islamic scholars.  

While you read these lines, injustice wins out in many societies all over the world. For the solution, a morality which will enable people to set aside their personal benefits for the sake of justice is needed. This morality is the Qur’anic morality, that Allah teaches and commands us. Qur’anic morality commands a pure justice with no discrimination between people, and in favor of the rightful and truthful.

This book deals with a great reality which everyone experiences whether they will it or not: “Everything that constitutes our life is a totality of perceptions received by our soul. Our world and the people in it, the places and events are just like a dream perceived only in our brain. We never have any connection to the original of the external world…”   Everyone who rids himself of the preconceptions and prejudices that he has acquired since his childhood and approaches this subject reasonably will understand this great reality.   The subject is treated in this book by means of conversations conducted among four people. In this way, the prejudices that prevent understanding are removed and the errors that people fall into are explained.   While you read the book, you will think along with these four people and, with them you will concentrate on this great reality that you experience. So, in contrast to those who ignore this extraordinary reality in which they find themselves at every moment, and live their lives in self-deception and heedlessness, you will know this great secret. Don't forget that this reality is a great knowledge that will be the means to understanding the existence of God, His eternal power and the closeness of the hereafter.

The Qur’an is not a book that consists solely of lawful and unlawful deeds; it covers a wide range of subjects, including descriptions pertaining to moral perfection, various characteristics of human beings, all situations and circumstances that are likely to occur in this life, information related to the life of this world and the hereafter, fear of God, love for Him, the ways to attain the good pleasure of God, etc. In brief, the Qur’an is a book that consists of all the information that man may need throughout his life. It is the Book the Creator has sent to the created and it will remain as the sole guide for humanity until the Day of Judgement. A believer who becomes aware of the importance and indispensability of the Qur’an to his life must have a good knowledge of the Qur’an so that he can conduct his entire life in line with the principles of the Qur’an and thus serve God as is due. This book is prepared to strengthen the knowledge of the Qur’an for those who wish to get to know Allah, who are willing to meticulously perform their duties as servants of Allah, reorient their lives in line with the values of the Qur’an and make attaining the good pleasure, mercy and Paradise of Allah their main objective.

Dear Children! This book tells about the power of Allah Who created your mother, father, friends, all other people, animals, plants, and in short all living things, the earth, the sun, the moon and the entire universe. It talks about the might and infinite knowledge of our Lord and what He wants us to do and not to do. Do not forget, these are very important matters, which will benefit you greatly!

Love is one of the greatest blessings that Allah gives to people. Allah has created people in such a way that they enjoy being loved and loving others. The true source of love in the believers’ hearts is their profound love of Allah. Believers love Allah greatly and, at every moment, strive to gain His love and good pleasure. Whoever loves Allah also loves His creations, feels compassion and mercy for them. This book seeks to remind people of the importance of feeling love toward our Lord, and the importance of Allah’s love toward His creations and the believers, as well as to demonstrate that the lack of love, which is a sign of those who deny His existence, is a great catastrophe and punishment.

The notion of “loyalty,” which is addressed in this book, is one that those distanced from the moral teaching of the Qur’an completely fail to understand; or worse still, will never understand. The loyalty of those who adopt ignorance as a way of life has emptied it of its real meaning, misrepresenting it to disguise the true nature of their actions. On the contrary, believers employ the intelligence that Allah has given them to duly appreciate His power and infinite knowledge. They know that He alone is worthy of praise, and live their lives without compromise in their adherence to the moral teachings He has revealed in the Qur’an. They follow faithfully and without doubt the way shown by the messengers. Even in times of extreme duress, they are never unfaithful to Him. On the contrary, their closeness to Allah only becomes greater. Our mighty Lord has promised the believers forgiveness and a great reward in His presence for their deeds.

All the comparisons made so far and the examples given throughout this book constitute only a small part of the diversity of Allah's perfect artistry in creation. For example, only a couple of the general traits of butterflies are mentioned, whereas entire pages of books covering just the eyes of butterflies have been written. In addition, there are many different species of butterfly, each one having a unique set of traits. In this book, only a few characteristics of the human body are dealt with in a general way, but voluminous books and research papers on the subject of bones alone are available. There are books filled with pages devoted to the cornea of the human eye, the wings of an insect, and even to the substance of these wings. All this provides concrete evidence for the existence of Allah. Allah encompasses all things in His knowledge and anybody who understands this will immediately see the magnificence present in creation. Every man will comprehend the greatness of Allah, according to the degree of his own wisdom and conscience.

Allah made it possible for people to understand how to live the Qur'an's morality by giving examples from the Prophets' and other Muslims' lives. One of these sincere Muslims is Maryam, one of the two women noted for their exemplary characters: "Allah has made an example for those who believe: the wife of Pharaoh, when she said: 'My Lord, build a house in the Garden for me in Your presence, rescue me from Pharaoh and his deeds, and rescue me from this wrongdoing people.' And Maryam, the daughter of 'Imran, who guarded her chastity-We breathed Our Spirit into her. She confirmed the Words of her Lord and His Book, and was one of the obedient". (Surat at-Tahrim: 11-12) Allah introduces Maryam as having "the ideal Muslim woman's character." This character is completely different than the common character of women in today's unbelieving societies, where they usually share a common socially acceptable character handed down from their ancestors. According to the Qur'an, however, men and women have the same responsibilities and characters, for Allah refers to "an ideal Muslim character."

Before you finish reading this sentence, approximately one hundred billion (100,000,000,000) operations will have been completed inside your eyes. However fantastic it may seem, you possess an example (two, in fact) of the Universe's ultimate technology. No scientist has ever come close to fully grasping it, let alone inventing anything remotely similar. Whatever you have in your life is meaningful through your senses—vision and others. Without eyes, you could never imagine colors, forms, scenes, human faces, or what the word beauty means. But you do have eyes, and thanks to them, you can now read these printed words before you. Nor does the act of vision cost you very much effort. To see an object, all you have to do is to turn your gaze at it. Nor did you have to struggle to develop a pair of those wonderful instruments. At birth, your eyes came as standard equipment, with free installation and, unless you had a particular defect, in perfect working order. Since then, you’re not likely to have felt any urge to ask the kind of questions you might upon receiving an expensive, anonymous gift, such as “Why did I get this?” or, “Who sent this to me?” or, “Exactly what do they want from me in return?.” Be assured that the Creator, Who lent you this blessing, will call you to account when the contract ends—which is sooner than you imagine.

Each one of the trillions of cells in our bodies fulfils its tasks perfectly as a result of Allah's perfect plan, so that we may lead our lives without any difficulty. Waking up every morning to go to school, tasting the sweet flavour of honey, breathing without any difficulty, running in your school garden and playing with your friends, writing, reading and lots of other things you do are thanks to Allah's compassion and mercy. Like all other things on earth, Allah has created you perfectly and given you everything you need. What you should do in return is to give thanks to our Lord, Who has given you all these blessings that are much more valuable than any other present you may be given in this world. This book will lead you to reflect upon your bodies. It will show you how perfectly and elaborately the human body has been created by Allah. Once you read the book, you will love Allah even more and thank Him. You will be surprised at the neglectfulness of the people around you, who do not reflect, and you will be eager to tell them what you know, so that they will be heedful too.

The unprecedented style and the superior wisdom inherent in the Qur’an is conclusive evidence confirming that it is the Word of God. Apart from this, there are a number of miracles verifying its Divine nature, one of them being that, 1,400 years ago, it declared a number of scientific facts that have only been established thanks to the technological breakthroughs of the 20th century. In this book, in addition to the scientific miracles of the Qur’an, you will also find messages regarding history and mathematics.

So, how well do you know our Creator, Who planned you and the entire universe with a delicate equilibrium? Many people have mistaken ideas concerning Allah due to the effects of different cultures and information of dubious origins. However, Allah introduces Himself to humanity through the Qur’an He sent down 1,400 years ago and informs us of His beautiful names. This book, written to introduce you Allah, seeks to replace the vague, flawed, and insignificant information that you may have acquired over the years with the genuine faith described in the Qur’an so that you may come to know Allah, the All-Mighty, better and draw nearer to Him.

The purpose of this book is to remind you of the reason of your existence in this world. We feel the need to remind of this because man is forgetful. Engrossed in everyday routines, unless he wills otherwise, he may easily become distracted from the real issues to which he actually needs to pay attention. He may easily forget that Allah encompasses him all around, that He watches him at every moment, that He listens to him, and that he will one day have to give an account of his actions to Allah. He may well forget about the certainty of death, the grave, Paradise and Hell, that nothing happens other than that which is Allah's Will, and that there is ultimately a reason for everything. Never forget that, forgetting those things of which you will be reminded in this book will cost you immeasurably more than forgetting what you attempt to remember throughout the day, no matter how valuable that issue may seem.

NEVER PLEAD IGNORANCE - ABOUT THE OBVIOUS EXISTENCE OF ALLAH, - THAT EVOLUTION IS A DECEIT AND ALLAH CREATES EVERYTHING, - ABOUT THE MIRACULOUS FEATURES OF LIVING BEINGS  SURROUNDING YOU, - THAT EVERYTHING YOU POSSESS IS A FAVOUR FROM ALLAH, - OF THE FACT THAT YOU WON'T STAY LONG IN THIS WORLD, - OF THE FACT THAT DEATH IS INEVITABLE, - OF THE FACT THAT THE QUR'AN IS THE JUST BOOK,  AND THAT YOU WILL BE JUDGED ACCORDING TO IT, - ABOUT THE VOICE OF YOUR CONSCIENCE, - OF THE FACT THAT ALLAH COMMANDS MAN TO  CONDUCT HIMSELF CORRECTLY, - OF THE FACT THAT DISBELIEF IS THE SOURCE OF ALL WICKEDNESS, - ABOUT THE EXISTENCE OF THE HEREAFTER AND THE DAY OF JUDGEMENT, - OF THE FACT THAT THE HELL IS A PLACE OF TORMENT FOR ALL ETERNITY, - THAT MATTER IS ONLY AN IMAGE, - THAT TIME IS A VARIABLE PERCEPTION AND THAT EVERYTHING IS PREDESTINED.

Some of the people who have heard of "the theory of evolution" or "Darwinism", may think that these concepts only concern the field of biology and that they have no significance in their everyday lives. This is a big misconception because far more than a biological concept, the theory of evolution constitutes the underpinnings of a dishonest philosophy that has held sway over a great number of people. That philosophy is "materialism", which holds a number of bogus views about why and how we came into being. Materialism maintains that there is nothing but the matter and that matter is the essence of everything, be it organic or inorganic. Starting out from this premise, it denies the existence of a divine Creator, that is, Allah. Reducing everything to the level of matter, this notion transforms man into a creature that heeds only matter and turns away from moral values of whatever kind. This is the beginning of big disasters that will befall a man's life.

In the past, scientists have been caught up in various errors either because of the unsophisticated research equipment of their time or because of their own prejudices. Among such scientific errors, the greatest—and most enduring—historic example is one theory put forward concerning the origins of life. This theory's illogical claims have exerted a much greater influence than any of the other examples. This error, called Darwinism, unites a materialist worldview with a belief in evolution. The mask of Darwinism, which gained wide acceptance due to the inadequate level of scientific knowledge at the time, has finally been lifted in the 21st century, and it has emerged as an outdated and invalid theory. After seeing this clear truth, it is right to cease resisting it and to embrace it. Up to now, some may have believed in the lie of evolution because it was instilled in their minds by others. But if they are sincere, instead of running after a deception and being humiliated in this world and the next, they will seek to find the truth and live according to it. Those attached to Darwinism must give up believing blindly in this theory, study the conclusions of science, and evaluate them without prejudice. If sincere in their search, even Darwinism's most avid supporters will see that this theory is a great deception, as proven by scientific facts. Sincerity and honesty, it must not be forgotten, will be rewarded both in this life and the next.

This book maintains that only love, tolerance and peace can eradicate terrorism and reveals, with quotations from the Qur’an, the New Testament and the Torah, that terrorism is a form of savagery condemned by all divine religions. With examples from history, the book demonstrates that the only way to fight terrorism is to embrace the sentiments fostered by the values of religion, such as love, compassion, forgiveness, tolerance and justice.

In this book, the ways in which some messengers have communicated the message of Allah to their people are related. The purpose is to make the reader aware of the unique sincerity and commitment displayed by these honourable messengers of Allah in their efforts to spread the religion of Allah and thus to inspire respect and love for them. Another purpose is to draw the reader’s attention to the significance of the messages they communicated. This book is a summons to believers to behold the wisdom in the stories of messengers, to ponder them, and to make them a part of his own life.

This book, which offers definitive solutions to the question of Palestine, is also a call to the Israelis, who are from the People of the Book. Another point highlighted in the book is that the solution to the Palestinian question and many other such disputes lies in bringing love, compassion and peace to the world.

Most people conceive of Paradise as a surreal and abstract notion. The most important reason for this misconception is an insufficient knowledge of the Qur’an and a lack of understanding. This book provides a realistic description of Paradise as related in the Qur’an and summons man to think about this eternal abode.

When one refers to another as a "passive person," he means someone who lacks zeal, who is not concerned with the outside-world, or with the problems and trials of others, and who makes no effort to seek solutions to their problems. One who is passive lives unto himself, immersed in his own little world. This book explores the nature of this human type, one who consciously adopts this lack of commitment, a degree of moral depravity which he then tries to impart to the rest of the community. Such people, who aim to demoralize the Muslims, while living amongst them, may maintain they believe, but exhibit the attitudes of the hypocrites and those with a sickness in their hearts. Or, they may be of weak faith, and have not properly grasped its meaning, and failed to justly assess Allah. Those who give priority to their own interests over the Muslims' and that of Islam use Allah's name only to further their own interests, falsely assuming that they can build their agenda on this false piety. In consequence, after becoming aware of the detrimental results of the indoctrination efforts of the passive, it is of vital importance that Muslims remain attentive to such attempts and take the necessary measures. Devout Muslims, who make the Qur'an and the Sunnah of our Prophet (saas) their guide, will not, by the grace of Allah, fall under the influence of these suggestions, but continue their efforts in the way of Allah with fervent optimism. Allah has promised the sincere believers that He will grant them success, as He did to those who came before them, a promise which greatly strengthens their zeal and determination.

But how does a believer’s faith grow mature and become perfect? The purpose of this book is to define the "perfected faith" and explain what is a person of perfected faith like, from what kind of a belief in Allah does he have to about which matters does he talk and how does he pray and what does he ask for.

Nuh’s (as) people who sank under the waters by a dreadful flood… ‘Ad who were fully overlaid by an unceasing sand storm… Lut’s (as) people who practiced sodomy and were wiped off the face of the earth with lava tides and earthquakes… Fir’awn’s army that disappeared in the sea… And many other past nations that were wiped off the face of the earth by Allah because of their blasphemy… This book examines how these people referred to in the Qur’an were perished. It presents by documentary evidence the archaeological finds and the historical record of these people.

Plants have an indispensable place in human life. With more than 500,000 species and an even greater number of varieties and hybrids, plants are a limitless resource placed at mankind’s disposal by Allah. They are the source of the fresh air we breathe, the food we consume to survive, and much of the energy we use. Plants are also the source of strikingly beautiful views, delightful scents and stunning colors. Plants’ special photosynthetic factories turn light into food, constantly give off oxygen, cleanse the air and ensure ecological equilibrium. Their aesthetic features such as taste, scent and color, which appeal mainly to human beings, were created by Allah, and reveal His infinite knowledge, artistry, and compassion and affection for human beings. By examining photosynthesis, the characteristic feature of plants, this book will demonstrate the miracles that Allah performs in these living things.

The hadiths of our Prophet (saas) provide very detailed information and signs about the End Times, which will occur shortly before Doomsday. According to these reports, several highly significant events will take place one after the other during this period. In the first stage of the End Times, terrible corruption and chaos will rule; in the second stage, these will be replaced by peace and security as people come to live by true religious moral values. Our Prophet (saas) imparted glad tidings regarding the Mahdi, who will be sent during the End Times. For example, this great individual will liberate Muslims from cruelty and suffering; eliminate corruption; and usher in an era of peace, justice, plenty, happiness, and well being. According to reliable hadiths, he will return Islam, which has been distorted via superstitions and practices, to its true essence; meet with Prophet ‘Isa (as); and, by Allah’s will, will enable Islam’s moral values to prevail on Earth.

Prayer is one of the most explicit and virtuous expression of one’s devotion to Allah. However, it is essential that a believer should pray as described in the Qur’an. This book explains the kind of prayer that Allah demands of people. Prayer should be the most sincere way one asks the guidance of his Creator.

Each prophet possesses virtues that are praised in the Qur’an. Therefore, believers must carefully study every detail of these Qur’anic accounts so that they can take these men’s lives, moral virtues, and deep devotion to God as models for themselves. Each prophet was sent to his own tribe, experienced different situations, and used various methods to explain God’s existence. For that reason, the natures of the prophets’ tribes, and their reactions to the prophets, as well as the difficulties experienced by those who became believers and the prophets themselves, provide us with important information about how we can please God.This book introduces Prophet Abraham (pbuh), who is praised in the Qur’an in these terms: “You have an excellent example in Abraham and those with him” (Qur’an, 60:4) and Prophet Lot (pbuh), who lived during the same period, so that they can serve as role models for our own lives. Since every piece of information about these two prophets contains considerable wisdom, we shall examine their lives closely in this book so that we can follow their example.

The religion brought by Prophet Jesus (pbuh), the true religion of those who believe in God as the One and Only God, was distorted after his elevation to God’s presence. As a result, Christianity, as we know it today, is a new belief based on such misguided concepts as the trinity and the atonement for sins. These beliefs were put forward by the Church fathers at various councils, not by Prophet Jesus (pbuh), as absolute laws  that must be accepted without thought, questioning or inquiry. Over the centuries, many Christians have questioned these erroneous beliefs, which were accepted by majority vote in Church councils. Many of those who did so were dragged before the Inquisition’s courts and tortured and/or executed. Today, such debates are no longer considered criminal. The concept of the trinity appears nowhere in Christian scriptures. It entered Christianity three centuries after the time of Prophet Jesus (pbuh), and it has now begun to be debated in a number of circles. In this book, the author uses both Christian, Biblical, and Qur’anic sources to show  that true Christianity is a monotheistic religion. The author, in line with the Qur’anic command to command what is good and prohibit what is evil, hopes that open-minded Christians will use the information presented in this book to question this misguided belief and return to the true monotheistic faith taught by Prophet Jesus (pbuh).

God blessed Prophet Solomon (pbuh) with a great kingdom, incomparable wealth, a powerful army supported by jinns and birds, and superior wisdom. This book looks at his special God-given qualities, as described in the Qur'an, that made him superior to other human beings. Such a study enables us to consider the exemplary moral character of this chosen servant of our Lord.Given that many aspects of Prophet Solomon’s (pbuh) biography are connected with the End Times, we also examine this period. The End Times, which is drawing ever-closer and during which the Qur’an’s moral teachings will prevail, will witness the coming of the Mahdi. This spiritual person, an agent of God, will destroy all false philosophies and ideologies, thereby bringing an end to the oppression and chaos seen all over the world.The hadiths state that the world rule in the End Times will be very much like the reigns of Prophet Solomon (pbuh) and Dhu’l-Qarnayn (pbuh). For this reason, the author examines the Qur’anic accounts of the times of these two great leaders from this point of view. This method will allow believers to interpret events from a wider perspective and broaden their horizons. In addition, it will cause Muslims to think about the good tidings of the End Times and live in eager expectation of its arrival.