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Is the Universe Eternal? [and Why I believe 'God did it' ]

2010-05-11T06:45:00.000-07:00

Is this Universe Really Eternal?

No, it's not.

I will address 3 main points in this article to support the Theist [believing in God] stance inshaa' Allah.

The 1st point will explain Scientifically why the Multi/Universe cannot be Eternal.

The 2nd point will be Philosophical as to why the Multi/Universe is not eternal.

The 3rd point will discuss why I believe God is the Designer of this Universe.

Introduction: The Big Bang.

Edwin Hubble studied the universe through his innovative famous Hubble Telescope, and discovered that the stars in our universe were gradually distancing from each other, concluding that the universe was continuously expanding. But if the universe was continuouslly expanding as time progressed, how was the universe like in the past? How was the universe like in the beginning? He concluded that if the universe is expanding into the future, if reversed - it would have become smaller and smaller, until it started from a single point - a Singularity. This Singularity is a point with enormous mass all condensed, to fit that single point. In the future - this single point would expand continuously to form an expanding universe - like the one we live in right now. It would be within this Universe that everything takes place.

(NOTE: Whether you agree or disagree with the Big Bang is a separate issue, but this is when you are addressing the atheists.)

This is as far as science takes us. Anything that could happen 'before' this Singularity is not proven in Science. Since this Singularity was the origin of our universe according to the theory of the Big Bang.

What Caused the Big Bang?

When Theists heard of the Big Bang, they joyed in the fact that this Universe had a Origin point - refuting the Atheists & Philosophers of old who said the Universe was static/existant forever without the need of God. Atheists on the other hand denied that God did it, and they replied - this Universe is part of a series of other Universes [A Multiverse] - maybe forming as a side reaction to them other Universes. But both groups can't actually prove their statements, since this is out of the boundaries of scientific discovery.

A point to consider however is that: The argument of the atheist is not really a powerful one - since the question just shifts to - How did the Multiverse originate (instead of, how did the Universe originate)?

If the atheist was to reply back with the classical; Who created God, the reply could be that: God is not created, He is timeless. This however logically fits. A universe going back infinitly in time, defies logic especially when considering Entropy (as will be explained below). A God which is timeless on the other hand (meaning not inside of the dimension of time) does not defy logic.

1) The Scientific Explanation: The Rule of Entropy.

Imagine a glass of Ice, placed in a hot room. The ice will gradually melt, and become water, and finally the water will heat up to the temperature of the room. This water cannot return back to ice form in such an environment.

Now imagine this Universe/Multiverse - it has alot of Energy Stored within it [potential/stored energy]. This energy causes the movements [kinetic energy] of the planets/stars etc. But Energy continuously changes state - this Movement Energy converts into Heat Energy as a side reaction. This Heat Energy does not cause much benefit since it cannot change into a useful state of Energy.

Energy of the Universe:

Potential/Stored Energy --> Movement Energy (of the Planets/stars etc.) --> Heat Energy (unuseful Energy.)

Energy is Limited (due to Universe being in Closed system) --- Planet/star movement Produces Heat --- When Heat at Maximum, Maximum Entropy reached. Universe Stops moving.

Key: --> (Produces.)

As the Stored/Potential Energy is used, Movement is Produced - so Heat is produced.

When the Stored Energy is totally used up, the Movement of the Universe stops, and the Heat Energy has reached its maximum. This Heat Energy is irreversible and cannot cause Movement again, just like the water cannot return back to ice in that environment. Just like a battery has used up all its energy. This is in effect called Maximum Entropy (Maximum Heat Reached).

So the Universe/Multiverse has a limited amount of Energy - due to the theory of the Multiverse seeing the Multiverse with the same Universal laws as the Universe we live in. Since this Universe has a closed system, the Multiverse also has a closed system. And a closed system is like a sugar tablet, it will only contain a limited amount of Energy, which when used up - ceases to provide energy for anything.

So we see that according to the Rule of Entropy, we should reflect on the following points;

1] If the Multiverse was Eternal/Infinite/Forever years old, it would run out of Useful Energy along time ago (since Maximum Entropy would already be reached then.).

2] (Based on 1) No Useful Energy an infinite time ago - would make it Impossible for this Universe to come into existence (since this Universe would require Energy to form & expand.)

3] HOWEVER, this universe did come into existence.

2] There will be a time when this Universe, or even Multiverse will come to an End in the future.

1] When this Multiverse comes to an End (due to Maximum Entropy being reached) - It stops functioning. - Where does this universe/multiverse get its new Useful Energy from? It would need Energy from an outside source. Meaning that there has to be a 'first Original cause' for everything all over again.

2) The Philosophical Argument: Infinite people Ahead of You, Will you ever get your turn?

A Universe/s Regressing back Infinitely is illogical. How?

Imagine you're standing in a line, with infinite amount of people standing ahead of you.

Will you ever get your turn?

The same way this universe would never get its chance to come into existence, if infinite universes were before it.

The same way God is not created by a series of infinitely regressing created gods, otherwise this God would have infinite amount of 'gods' before He could 'come into existence'.

So instead we affirm that God is One, the Originator, without being created. And this does not defy logic, since God by definition is infinite.

3) Why do I believe God did it?

Theists argue that its miraculous that this Universe contains life [i.e. on Earth].

Atheists will reply that it's lucky that this Universe does contain life, but this is a product of coincidence, since the many Universes before may not have contained life, until this one was able to be in a way to support it (Also known as the Anthropic Principle.)

So how can you take such a point to your advantage?

Reply: Scientifically, we're only aware of this one Universe. There is no scientific proof of other Universes/Multiverse. So the fact that we are sure of this Universe, and the fact that its probable that only this Universe has ever been existant - then this Universe being suitable for life is a miraculous feat. Furthermore, its even more miraculous that this Universe is not only suitable for life, but actually sustains life too, and has done so for many thousands of years. This seems miraculous to me, especially when this is the only Universe that we're scientifically aware of.

The Atheist will probably reply; "you find the world/universe miraculous to observe, but if it didn't sustain us, we [the human race] wouldn't be able to observe it." [i.e. we wouldn't even be able to observe the universe if it wasn't suitable to sustain us.]

Your Counter-Reply would be; That is what you could call the "contra-anthropic-principle". But that seems like a fancy way for saying, "It is like that because if it weren't like that then it wouldn't be like that". Well yeah, obviously, but that still doesn't make it any less miraculous than it already is!

I think i'm losin it...

2010-05-05T10:01:00.000-07:00

I think i'm losin it...

i wasn't happy..

the hour drew near every sec,

n i felt in a state of fear..

was i doin the right thing, was i in check?

i've lost so many battles.. but the war goes on.

i dno.. but i gota stay strong.

this life, its just a delusion.

but i still, for some reason.. run around in confusion.

i say i want less, but i desire more..

is that cuz i'm overburdin myself, or is it cuz i'm unsure?

its because i'm losing it again.. i'm losin that spark.

its like.. once again, i'm wanderin in the dark.

i need the light, i need to be free.

but constantly, i'm in a state of anxiety.

its' because i'm losin it again.. but what if its cuz i've stopped?

i dno.. its like it just dropped.

i'm praying to Allaah, once again, that i become strong.

i think i lost it.. cuz i did so many wrongs.

i overburdened myself, and i never worked hard to strengthen my self again.

thats cuz emaan dies, if u dnt re-affirm it.

don't you know, that Allaah says "oh ye who believe, BELIEVE in Allaah and His Messenger*"?

That's because.. He knows that faith dies..

you gota re-strengthen it, open your eyes.

Don't make islaam a habit.. work hard.

The same way you did, right from the start.

That's just a reminder, if you once forgot.

cuz i did too, then i got lost.

pray to the One, who gave it you first.

And stay sincere, cuz you know it's worth.

--

* Qur'an al-Nisa 4.136

My Love Story...

2010-05-05T09:57:00.000-07:00

Asalaam alaikum warahmatulah wabarakatuh.

My Love Story...

She came into my life, when i needed her the most
when i had lost it all, the trust, the care, emotion.

she taught me that i could trust people again
that i could love and respect once more.

making me think different to how others would percieve.
when i felt weak, she'd empower me.

Her presence was pleasing and brought peace to my heart
the scenes of the world were colourful now, pure art.

She encouraged me to ask Allah, and He would give..
So by His Mercy i'd learn patience, and to forgive.

We'd work together and be strong.
Even though our journey was tiresome, and long..

..but time moved forward, and situations changed. The world distracted. The love didn't increase, just conflicted.

"i'm sorry" i'd say regretfully. "repent to Allah" she would reply.

but the love wouldn't rise again. Sins would rise. Our relationship began to change...
My heart was greedy, and it wanted more.

the gaze wouldnt lower when passers flaunted
the heart said no, but the desires taunted.

the heart covered itself in dirt of black.

soon.. she left, and didn't come back...

the regret hurt, and loneliness messed my head.
Couldn't go sleep, couldn't rest.

i covered the pain with sin
might remove this pain i'm in?

the pain persisted and the desire more
so i increased in rebellion,
but this feeling wouldnt go..

..i had lost myself..
my regret overpowered

i went in search

she was with her protector, waiting to be found.
Just waiting for me to come around.
She missed me too
but i couldnt be with her, until i gave her her due.

what is your due, i humbly asked?

“To pray, to obey, and be steadfast

thats the only way - our relationship lasts.

To be the friend of Allah, and think of death often.
To humble yourself, and do good action

to prepare for that moment, when we all run away
except the one who prepared for that Day

so fear Allah and be committed
to our relationship, so you're admitted,

in the gardens of joy

don't be the people of hell
the home of destruction, a fire filled cell.

mend your ways now, its the right thing to do,
deep down, you know i care for you..“

i listened attentively, understanding.. I was wrong in desiring more.

When she was enough for me, when she made me joy.
That smile of that kid, who finds his toy.

The simplicity, the balance, the pact we kept.

Thats what we wanted - without regret.

i asked her Protector, who gave her me back.
This experience had put me on track.

except this time i was sure
i didnt need to exceed desires for more.

the experience gave me fresh strength

The true Joy was in being content.

...

..We're now together - together till death,
a promise we've - upto now - kept.

i hope it remains this way.
oh Allah, don't let us stray.
from your Mercy and pleasure.
since that's the only way, we'll stay together.

now you know, this was my love story..
except, it wasn't what you expected it to be.

this girl, her name was Imaan*.
except she wasn't a girl, she's my faith - that kept me strong.

Imaan is my joy, my love, and pleasure..
the one i've tried to find - through many - in haraam,
except this caused the least harm,
..the one I still treasure.

---
*Meaning Faith/trust [I.e. Iman billah (a trust/contract with Allah/God)

I ask Allah to make us love Imaan, to travel with her - always, to cause us to die with her, and to arise on Judgment Day with her by our side.

How did Allah make the Universe? [An easy reply to Atheists.]

2010-05-05T09:46:00.000-07:00

Asalam alaikum Warahmatulah Wabakaraktuh.

How did Allah make the Universe?

[An easy reply to Atheists.]

Many Atheists (disbelievers in God) ask Theists (believers in God) that if God created the Universe, how did He actually make it? What are the exact details?

The dilemma: The Theists then become confused as to how they should reply, they don't want to say something about God without knowledge, nor do they want to disagree that God does not contradict science.

So what's the Answer?

The Answer in 3 basic steps:

1 -"Be! and it Is." Allah/God creates through different methods, one method is of Him saying Kun [Be!] fa ya Koon [and it is]. [see Surah Yasin 36:81-2. Or al Baqara 2: 16-17]

So when He made the Universe, He could have used this method for its creation.

2 - Allah created and upholds the laws of Physics - through which He forms the Universe and keeps it functioning as we see. So according to our beliefs, these laws are nothing more then the habitual acts of God.

3 - Allah can change the laws whenever He wants. - If the laws of physics are merely the habitual acts of God, then obviously it isn't a problem for God to act out of His habitual ways. Or in other words, it's not a problem for God to act outside these laws.

He can change the present laws of the Universe for an intended purpose.

[I.e. He may change the physics of the Universe for an intended purpose i.e. Preparation for Judgment Day etc.]

By using the above Arguments, you have answered the Original Question Without giving up your religious beliefs, Without contradicting science, and Without long dispute.

This is also useful because we are encouraged - by Allah - to study Science and find out about the Universe, so even if new scientific discoveries were made and older theories discarded, these 3 principles will remain the same.

Allahu a'lam.

http://www.islamic-life.com/forums/atheism-agnosticism/allah-universe-easy-reply-atheists-3024

The Punishment of Banu Qurayza

2010-02-23T11:53:00.000-08:00

asalaam alaikum

The Jews commited treason against the Muslims in Medinah in the Battle of Ahzab (Confederates) [also known as Khandaq (Trench battle)], [the Jews planned on fighting the Muslims behind their back] - when the Muslims found out, they killed their men and enslaved their women and children.

According to the Old Testament [which the Jews believe is the unaltered revelation from God];

Deuteronomy 20:10-14 (Today's New International Version)

10 When you march up to attack a city, make its people an offer of peace. 11 If they accept and open their gates, all the people in it shall be subject to forced labor and shall work for you. 12 If they refuse to make peace and they engage you in battle, lay siege to that city. 13

When the LORD your God delivers it into your hand, put to the sword all the men in it. 14 As for the women, the children, the livestock and everything else in the city, you may take these as plunder for yourselves. And you may use the plunder the LORD your God gives you from your enemies.

So if this is the command God gives to the Jews in the Old Testament, then why are they saying that the Muslims are immorale, when it's part of their [Jewish] own law to do this!?

Examples of Moses doing this in battle are mentioned in the Old Testament;

Numbers 31:7-18 (Today's New International Version)

⁷ They fought against Midian, as the LORD commanded Moses, and killed every man. ⁸ Among their victims were Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur and Reba—the five kings of Midian. They also killed Balaam son of Beor with the sword. ⁹ The Israelites captured the Midianite women and children and took all the Midianite herds, flocks and goods as plunder. ¹⁰ They burned all the towns where the Midianites had settled, as well as all their camps.

¹⁵ "Have you allowed all the women to live?" he [Moses] asked them. ¹⁶ "They were the ones who followed Balaam's advice and enticed the Israelites to be unfaithful to the LORD in the Peor incident, so that a plague struck the LORD's people. ¹⁷ Now kill all the boys. And kill every woman who has slept with a man, ¹⁸ but save for yourselves every girl who has never slept with a man.

Further Reading;

http://www.islamic-life.com/forums/anti-islamic-refutations/execution-jews-bani-quraydah-663

Refutation to the claim that Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (the Prophets companion) prostrated at his grave.

2010-01-09T09:56:00.000-08:00

The sects who are trying to follow the ways of the Christians (sufis, shi'a etc) try to use the following hadith as proof that prostrating to graves was 'done by the companions of Prophet Muhammad';

عن داود بن أبي صالح ، قال: أقبل مروان يوماً فوجد رجلاً واضعاً وجهه على القبر فأخذ برقبته، وقال: أتدري ما تصنع؟ قال: نعم، فأقبل عليه فإذا هو أبو أيوب الأنصاري رضي الله عنه فقال: جئت رسول الله ولم آتِ الحجر، سمعت رسول الله يقول: «لا تَبْكوا علَى الدّينِ إِذا وَلِيَهُ أَهْلُهُ وَلكِنِ ابْكوا عَلَيْهِ إِذا وَلِيَهُ غَيْرُ أَهْلِهِ».

هذا حديث صحيح الإسناد

Translation: Dawud ibn Salih said: "[The governor of Madina] Marwan one day saw a man placing his face on top of the grave of the Prophet. He said: "Do you know what you are doing?" When he came near him, he realized it was Abu Ayyub al-Ansari. The latter said: "Yes; I came to the Prophet, not to a stone."

[Musnad Ahmed Bin Hanbal 5:466, Imam Hakim in his Al-Mustadrak 4:520, Hadith # 8571, Where he declared it “SAHIH” and Imam Dahahbi also agreed with him (i.e. It is Sahih)]

Response given by Ayman bin khaled:

a. al-Hakim (رحمه الله) did not say this Hadeeth is Saheeh!. Rather he said its chain is Sahih and there is a big difference between each statement as known in science of hadeeth. The former means the narration is authentic whereas the latter does not necessirely mean the narrtion is authentic.

b. al-Dhahabi never agreed with al-Hakim on such statement. How would he agree on such classification when he himself stated that Dawd bin Saleh, who exists in the chain, is unknown narrator [refer to al-Mizaan of al-Dhahabi: 3/14 and Tahdheeb al-Tahdheen of al-Hafith: 3/188].

c. The chain also includes Katheer bin Zaid who is disputed over i.e. Abu Zar'a said he is Sadooq with some leen while al-Nasaie said he is weak.

d. Dawd bin Saleh narrates this story from a man called Marwaan and he is also unknown

Based on this, the chain is obviously weak and no scholar would ever say its chain is Sahih unless he relies on the work of al-hakim, which is incorrect in this one, without anticipating it.

With regards the Matn of the narrtion, then it is obvious that it has some obvious oddness that prove its incorrectness, as can be noted. The narration indicate that the grave is in public and seen by whoever pass by while, as a matter of fact, we all know that the grave of the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) is actually located in the room of Aisha (رضي الله عنها). In addition, it is known that the Salaf including Imam Malik who was an observer to acts of people of Madina and Imam Ahmad who was in the region of Hijaaz or the Shafie who was in Mecca disliked and disapproved touching the grave and said that people of knowledge never done it, which proves that such narrtion is too weak and no one ever acted upon.

In summery, The chain is very weak and so is its text also. So, no one should quote such narrations or dig through narrations that never been acted upon by scholars. Thus whatever you concluded based on such narration is rejected and cannot be accepted or even considered.

I would have commented on the odd point of what makes a Sojood as you have mentioned, if I had time. However, please note that such topics should not be presented by laypeople and it would have better for you to abstain from being involved in such topics as you do not have enough knowledge and obviously you just copy and paste articles or others views, which makes you a Muqallid, therefore it does not make sense to defend what you have did Taqleed with unless you want to verify what you are upon.

In the end, I would like to remind you that whatever I said here is not addressing you as aperson, as I do not even know you, but all my words are addressing and assesting your assertion based on the principles of this religion. That said, I do agree with what you said that Sojood has two types and ruling differ on each one (one is haram if done with the intent of respect, and the other is shirk if done with the intent of worship.)

http://ahlalhdeeth.com/vbe/showpost.php?p=47312&postcount=8

REFERENCE: An Index of Commonly used Anti-Islamic Words (or Subjects), & Links to 'Best' Responses*.

2010-01-03T12:21:00.001-08:00

REFERENCE: An Index of Commonly used Anti-Islamic Words (or Subjects), & Links to 'Best' Responses*.
*These responses usually consist of Quranic verses and Ahadith [Prophetic sayings] which refute the doubt directly.

(In Alphabetical Order):

If you're unable to find the word mentioned [in the linked post] -
press CTRL and F, and type the word (click Find Next), and it should show on the page inshaAllah.

#
4:15 Al Nisa. 1 2 (Abrogated: ..confine them to their houses until death...)

A
'Abdullah Ibn Sad Ibn Abi Sarh
Abiogenesis 1 2 3
Adam & Eve
Agnosticism 1 2 3
Aisha 1 2 3
Allah 1 2

Amino Acids 1 2
Ammonia 1 2
Animals 1 2
Anthropic Principle 1 2 3
Anti-Semitism 1
Alcohol 1 2 [Research]
Appendix
Apostasy 1 2 3
ATHEISM
Atmosphere 1 2

B
Banu Quraydah 1
Beating 1 2
Big Bang 1 2
Bible 1 2 3
Big Chill / Big Crunch / Big Rip [hypotheses for ending of this universe]
Branes theory
Brain 1 2

C
Cell 1 2.
Colour of skin 1
- Closed Cell 1
Common Ancestor / Common Descent 1 2
Cut hand of thief 1 2 3

D
Daraba (strike) [Al Nisa 4:34] 1
Deeds
Destiny 1 2
DNA 1 2 3

E
Energy 1 2
Entropy 1
Evolution
Expanding Universe / La Moowsi'oon [in arabic terminology]
Evil 1 2
Evolutionary Model of Religion 1 2
Ezra/Uzair 1 2

F
Faith 1 2
Falsifiable 1 2 3
Fine tuning 1 2 3
Fitrah (natural disposition to believe in God) 1
Flaws 1 2
Flogging (whipping) 1 2
Forced Marriages 1 2

G
Gender Relations
- Intermixing 1 2 [Research - Girls do Better in Education without Boys] 3

God create Stone/Rock so Heavy, which He cannot Lift? 1
who created God? 1
God of the Gaps
God create Stone/Rock so Heavy, which He cannot Lift? 1
-who created God? 1
God of the Gaps
Gravity 1 2

H
Hadeeth 1 2 3
Hijab 1 2 [Research - Sexualised women Viewed as Less humans by Males than Covered women..] 3
Homosexuality 1 2
Hudood Punishments 1 2

I
Intoxicants 1
Inbreeding
Incest 1
Intelligent Design 1 2
Isomers 1

J

Jihad 1
Jizyah 1 2
Jews
- Banu Quraydah 1

K
Khidhr 1 2

L
Lightning
Lipid Bilayers 1 2

M
Mind
Miracles 1 2
Millers Study 1 2
Murky water (sunset) 1 2
Moon god 1 2
Moon split 1 2
Monkeys
Mountains 1 2 3
mRNA 1 2 3
Multiverse 1 2
Mutations

N
Nervous System 1 2
Nucleotides 1 2 3

O
Ockhams Razor 1
Organelles 1
Oxidization 1 2
O-Zone layer 1 2

P
Pairs 1
Pegs 1 2
Pigs
Poison (did the Prophet die from it?) 1
prebiotic Soup
Problem of Evil 1 2
Proteins 1
Psychology 1 2

Q
Qisas [Retaliation] 1 2
Quantum

R
Randomness
Rape 1 2 3
Raping Slave Girls? 1
Religion 1 2
RNA 1 2 3
- RNA World Theory 1 2 3
- mRNA 1 2 3
Robbery 1 2 3

S
Selfish 1 2
Skin Colour 1
Slavery 1 2
Smack child 1 2 (..if he doesn't pray at 10.)
Soup (prebiotic)
Sunnah 1 2 3
String theory

T
Tail Bone
Terrorism 1 2
Thief 1 2 3
Transcription / Translation [of DNA] 1 2 3

U
Uzayr/Ezra 1
UV / Ultra Violet Rays 1

V
Vitamin C

W
Wife beating 1
Wisdom Teeth

X

Y

Z

Key:
1 - Best Refutation
2 - Usually a Refutation & Information, (either or both)
3 - Information.
4, 5, 6... etc. - Further Information.

- Titles in CAPITAL LETTERS link to another category of Refutations i.e. ATHEISM.

Keep checking here for updates;
http://www.islamic-life.com/forums/atheism-agnosticism/reference-index-commonly-atheist-words-links-responses-2535

An Eternal Universe? Nah,not According to Modern Science.

2010-01-03T12:18:00.000-08:00

Asalaam alaikum Warahmatulah Wabarakatuh

An Eternal Universe? Nah,not According to Modern Science.

Atheist Question #1;

This universe does astound our small minds, petty by-products of chance life; but is there any part of that we can actually say "that is so amazing only a creator could have caused it?"

Muslim Answer #1:

Yes most definitly, some examples:

1) rate of expansion after big bang
“If the rate of expansion one second after the 'Big Bang' had been smaller by even one part in a hundred thousand million million (0,000000000000001%), the universe would have recollapsed. The odds against a universe like ours emerging out of something like the Big Bang are enormous”. (Stephen Hawking, 'A Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to Black Holes', Page 128).

2) gravity :
“If gravity (released by the Big Bang) had been stronger or weaker by even one part in ten thousand million million million million million million (0,00000000000000000000000000000000000001%) then life sustaining stars like the sun could not exist. This would most likely make life impossible.” (Brandon Carter, ‘New Physics’ Page 187).

Atheist Question #2 - Multiverse Theory:

Theatheist may claimthat; A MultiVerse was existant 'forever' and had no beginning. So imagine a bunch of lots of universes together = a Multiverse.

And within that Multiverse, many 'other universes' were expanding (like the Big Bang), so they collided into each other - causing a side Big Bang of energy - which would cause this universe to come into existence, and start expanding.

So atheists are saying that the universe wasn't really created, instead, it began from a group of other Universes colliding together, providing energy for a new Big Bang = this universe.

*This is in relation to the modern Branes or String theory.

Muslim Answer #2:

the multiverse argument just shifts the question as to how it [the multiverse] all originated in the first place;

Whether or not it is scientificly plausible, is rather irrelevant. The multiverse explenation only shifts the question from how was our universe created to how was our multiverse created. Again note that there's a diffrence between believing in an infinite multiverse, and an infinite God. Because an infinite (in time) multiverse would face the same technical problems with entropy as an infinite universe (i.e. the amount of useful energy of eternal big bangs, - expansion after contraction - continuously, would be reduced to 0, so needing a starting point once again at some time). That is because the multiverse theory sees the multiverse as the same closed system with the same universal forces.

What is being said is;

1) The Multiverse idea just shifts the question to;How did the Multiverse begin, instead of the question; how did the universe begin?

2) If the atheist says the multiverse was 'forever without a beginning', then a rule called Entropy* argues against an 'eternal/forever' multiverse.

What is Entropy: *Even if "open and close" [expansion/contraction] universes can exist, they cannot endure for eternity. At some point it becomes necessary for "something" to be get energy from "nothing".

Eternal Big Bangs couldn't occur eternally because they would soon run out of useful energy (because after 'each' big bang there is less useful energy remaining) - finally having no useful energy to cause big bangs - meaning that there has to be a 'first cause' for it all over again.

So atheists cant say the universe has had eternal big bangs and contractions without a first cause. We say the causer of all things is Allah who depends on no-one and is the Powerful. [al Qawiy]

In Detail:

Slide 13: Refuting the Oscillating Model Even if we allow that there is some mechanism by which this cycle of contraction-explosion-expansion does take place, the crucial point is that this cycle cannot go on for ever, as is claimed.

Calculations for this model show that each universe will transfer an amount of entropy* to its successor. In other words, the amount of useful energy available becomes less each time and every \"opening\" universe will open more slowly and have a larger diameter. This will cause a much smaller universe to form the next time around and so on, eventually petering out into nothing.

*entropy: For a closed thermodynamic system, a quantitative measure of the amount of thermal energy not available to do work. (i.e. which isn't useful.) Thus, every process occurring in the world results in an overall increase in entropy (thermodynamic heat which isn't useful) and a corresponding degradation in energy. entropy: Definition from Answers.com
source: 1) William Lane Craig, Cosmos and Creator, Origins & Design, Spring 1996, vol. 17, p. 19
Powerpoint by Bassam Zawadi; 3 Atheism And Materialism - refutations - SlideShare

Atheist Argument #3 against Entropy;

But Energy never gets destroyed, energy just changes state like Einstein said.

Muslim Answer #3;

Yes, that might be the case. However, we are talking about 'Useful Energy' which allows future Big Bangs to occur. After a certain amount of Big Bangs, the amount of Useful Energy will be decreased everytime, and the only energy that will remain is Heat (the energy used for the Big Bangs had changed into heat, and heat is not useful in creating future Big Bangs for other newer universes [since Kinetic and Potential Energy is needed for that].) This heat cannot do anything since it is irreversible energy (so it can't be useful energy for future Big Bangs.)

So in effect, the universe cannot be eternal/forever. If it was forever, maximum Entropy would have already been reached an eternity ago, so there wouldn't be any useful energy to allow this present universe to come into existence!

The only other solution would be for a new Provider of Useful Energy to start the whole process once again. And once these Big Bang's ran out of useful energy [Maximum Entropy reached], a Provider of New useful Energy would be needed once again repeatedly each time.

The atheist might say that some energy which may seem 'irreversible' can be changed into useful energy through manipulation. But to change its state into useful energy through manipulation would require further energy for its transformation, and there is a lack of this energy already. So this wouldn't be possible.

So a multiverse cannot survive on its own forever, rather it needs a Provider of Useful Energy each time it runs out, based on the scientific rule of Entropy.

Atheist Question #4:

Atheist; How can you apply the rules of our universe, to the laws of other universes and the Multiverse? The physics of our universe might be different to the multiverse?

Muslim Answer #4:

The multiverse theory sees the multiverse as the same closed system with the same universal forces as ours. [So the rules are the same for the universe and multiverse according to the Multiverse theory.]

If the atheist disagrees, he needs to explain what the alternative physical laws are of the other universe/multiverse, and he can't do this because science has not proven or explained what their physical laws are [infact it hasn't even discovered those other universes, since the whole multiverse theory is a hypothesis (educated guess)].

So the argument still stands, our current state of the universe denies the possibility of time dating back infinitly. So similarly, the idea of an infinite multiverse going an eternity back in time is also denied, according to modern day scientific standards.

Atheist Question #5:

Atheist; "the reason we find the world exists for us to be able to observe it is because if it didn't we wouldn't be able to observe it."

So what you're saying is? The reason that we observe that the world exists in the way that it does, is because if it wouldn't exist in that way, we wouldn't observe it? That is what you could call the "contra-antropic-principle". But that seems like a fancy way for saying, "It is like that because if it weren't like that then it wouldn't be like that". Well yeah, obviously, but that still doesn't make it any less miraculously that it is like that, and not any other of the million less favourable ways.

Atheist; "He's an infinitely intelligent, infinitely powerful, omnipresent being which can manipulate anything in the world according to his will from anywhere. A being like that is pretty much the most complex being you can think of." (hence he's more complicated than the idea of an eternal universe).

answer:
I grant that God is quite possibly the most complex among the beings. That however does not mean that the idea of God as creator is the most complex of all ideas. In fact I consider the multiverse, or at least, the way you suggest it accounts for existence a theory that is far more (needlessly) complex.

I realize that if I claim "God is the solution to the question of existence", then you could reply: but who created God? My reply in term would be, God is not created, he is timeless. This however logically fits. A universe going back infinitly in time, defies logic especially when considering entropy. A god which is time-less on the other hand (meaning not inside of the dimension of time) does not defy logic. Therefore to some extent I find it persuasive.

[Meaning: since Intelligent Design 'idea' is the most plausible explanation (to me) based on my understanding of science and probabilities of nature doing all these acts in a synchronised way), then the multiverse hypothesis 'idea' is even more complex in comparison since it defies logic and relies on ALOT of coincidences.]

http://www.islamic-life.com/forums/atheism-agnosticism/eternal-universe-nah-modern-science-2587

Believing in God is the nature [fitrah] of the human being. (with studies as proof!)

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Asalam alaikum warahmatulah Wabarakatuh

Believing in God is the nature [fitrah] of the human being.

The Prophet (peace be upon him) also informs us: "Every child is born upon the natural way. It is then his parents who turn him into a Jew, a Christian, or a Zoroastrian." [Sahîh al-Bukhârî (1296)]

Everything has a logical purpose

Everything in this universe follows certain sets of rules, which we can comprehend and understand. If these laws run according to logical rules, then it is most likely that something has been co-ordinated this set way in order for these laws to have been established in the first place. If these set laws are not established in the beginning, then how can co-ordination form from chaos? This is extremely unlikely. Logically speaking, order is put into motion by one who controls and directs. This is how the human nature understands the universe we live in. Someone might argue that it is due to our perception - that we logically try to percieve things in order, so they are in order only due to our minds placing them within that sequencing - however, it is because they are within this order that we are able to percieve the control that we see.

If one was to argue against this - then they are saying that the logical came out of the illogical, something which the human mind cannot really comprehend, prove, or even agree to naturally. Anyone can say we evolved to only accept control as a perception, but the reality is still otherwise - in the universe we live - where the Planet Earth was in the exact location to allow life to survive and remain protected within it for millions of years. People cannot explain why the planet earth came in this location to allow life to remain within it, however due to the extremely low probability of the earth being in the exact place to achieve this purpose without control - the human nature is more likely to agree that there was some form of intervention, to allow it to to be in the exact location to support life, and to provide for the different species for a long time period. That is what the human nature agrees to, to understand that every living and non living thing has achieved something for a purpose. Survival in of itself is not a purpose, although it may be a means for achieving something.

The probabilities of 'Coincidences' is - in most cases - lower than Impossibility

A good example of this is given when certain chemical reactions take place, we know that they can take place to produce certain products. However, some form of control is required to react these substances together to produce the outcome. Someone may argue that it is possible for certain events to occur through natural means, and that is true - however - these are extremely limited. So the person may reply that over millions of years, natural occurences, and trial and error - useful products are produced. However, the weakness in these arguments is that the probability of such events - especially of trial and error - occuring are extremely low, and in many cases - statistically impossible (a probability smaller than 1 in 10 (to the power) 50 [50 zeros after it] is statistically considered to have a "zero" probability of occurring, and most of these cases require a higher probability than this number.) This then, logically speaking, makes certain events impossible, except through control and some form of intervention from someone with Knowledge, and Ability to do so.

2 Equally Competitive but Conflicting theories are Present - the Simplest is most likely true

According to the Ockham's Razor Principle, if there are two conflicting theories of equal value, then the simplest of the 2 theories is most likely to be true. In this case - the universe - being controlled to produce and sustain life is the simpler of the 2 theories, therefore more likely. For example, we see;
Pro creation by anthropic theory: When considering the complex way the rules of physics manifest themselves in both physiology and cosmology it seems obvious that the slightest change in any factor of physics or any change in the nature of the universe would have made life impossible:

“If the rate of expansion one second after the 'Big Bang' had been smaller by even one part in a hundred thousand million million (0,000000000000001%), the universe would have recollapsed. The odds against a universe like ours emerging out of something like the Big Bang are enormous”. (Stephen Hawking, 'A Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to Black Holes', Page 128).

“If gravity (released by the Big Bang) had been stronger or weaker by even one part in ten thousand million million million million million million (0,00000000000000000000000000000000000001%) then life sustaining stars like the sun could not exist. This would most likely make life impossible.” (Brandon Carter, ‘New Physics’ Page 187).

So we see that the complex rules of the physics of the universe - even if they were altered slightly, would make life impossible to exist within this universe. It all started with a design of life; then the universe was custom made in order for such life to exist. Such a well balanced universe and complicated creatures cannot be the result of mere luck. This order suggests creation.

Moving on...

Claim that: Children - without being taught - have a Predisposition to believe in Supreme Being who created with a Purpose.

Dr Justin Barrett, a senior researcher at the University of Oxford's Centre for Anthropology and Mind, claims that young people have a predisposition to believe in a supreme being because they assume that everything in the world was created with a purpose.

He says that young children have faith even when they have not been taught about it by family or at school, and argues that even those raised alone on a desert island would come to believe in God.

"The preponderance of scientific evidence for the past 10 years or so has shown that a lot more seems to be built into the natural development of children's minds than we once thought, including a predisposition to see the natural world as designed and purposeful and that some kind of intelligent being is behind that purpose," he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme.

"If we threw a handful on an island and they raised themselves I think they would believe in God."

In a lecture to be given at the University of Cambridge's Faraday Institute on Tuesday, Dr Barrett will cite psychological experiments carried out on children that he says show they instinctively believe that almost everything has been designed with a specific purpose.

In one study, six and seven-year-olds who were asked why the first bird existed replied "to make nice music" and "because it makes the world look nice".

Another experiment on 12-month-old babies suggested that they were surprised by a film in which a rolling ball apparently created a neat stack of blocks from a disordered heap.

Dr Barrett said there is evidence that even by the age of four, children understand that although some objects are made by humans, the natural world is different.

He added that this means children are more likely to believe in creationism rather than evolution, despite what they may be told by parents or teachers.

Dr Barrett claimed anthropologists have found that in some cultures children believe in God even when religious teachings are withheld from them.

"Children's normally and naturally developing minds make them prone to believe in divine creation and intelligent design. In contrast, evolution is unnatural for human minds; relatively difficult to believe."

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/religion/3512686/Children-are-born-believers-in-God-academic-claims.html

We see from the above study that the human nature accepts and believes that everything has a purpose, i.e. "to make nice music", "it makes the world look nice".

Conclusion

So we see that it is in agreement with human nature to accept that everything is done with a purpose, along with control and order of one with knowledge and power. This is what the mind accepts and is at ease with, this is the simplest and most plausible of the two competitors (chance vs control), this is the human nature.

THE MAIDENS OF JANNAT (PARADISE}

2009-06-28T12:19:00.000-07:00

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THE MAIDENS OF

JANNAT

(PARADISE}

Compiled by:

Moulana Abdullah Nana

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THE MAIDENS OF JANNAT

Table of Contents

Name of the Book:

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Foreword

Chapter 1: The greatest pleasure in Jannat?

Chapter 2: The superiority of the pleasures of Jannal.

Chapter 3: A person's every desire will be fulfilled

Chapter 4: Introduction to the maidens of Jannat

Chapter 5: The adornments

features of the maidens

of Jannat

Chapter 6: The beauty of the maidens of Jannat.. .. 31

Chapter 7: A continuous increase in the beauty of Jannat. .... .34

Chapter 8: The beautiful voices & singing of

the maidens

Chapter 9: The perfect and most loving wives

.41

Chapter 10: The number of wives

Chapter 11: How to gain more wives in Jannat.

.47

Chapter 12: Intimate relations in Jannat..

.48

Chapter 13: Will there be childbirth in Jannat?

Chapter 14: Shahid (Martyr) with the maidens

of Jannat.

Chapter 15: How to achieve Jannat..

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THE MAIDENS OF JANNAT

Foreword

The temporary life of this world is a great test for man.

Temptations

are many

and man is weak.

The

possibilities of faltering and sinning are not remote. Of

all the temptations,

the temptation relating to the

opposite sex is thc highest. If the sexual urge of man is

left unchecked and unregulated,

there will be total

anarchy and mischief in the world. Therefore, Almighty

Allah placcd various rcstrictions upon man in this

regard.

To control and rcgulatc lhis desirc, any limn of illicit

affiliation with the opposite scx is slriclly I()rhiddcn. To

maintain a high Icvel of moral ily, (Shllll has ordaincd

very strict laws and mallY restricIiOlls

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unlawful, carnal desires of maII.

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carnal gratification and indulgence or ils desir-Los.To

control the wild desires of the nafs is no easy lask. I[

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be likened to riding a strong, wild horse. Eithcr the rider

will keep the horse in check with great effort or thc

horse will throw the rider off. This is the constant

struggle that exists between man and his desires in this

world. For the youth, the struggle is even more intense

and great.

For those people who restrain and control the desires of

the nafs in this world, Allah has promised immense

rewards in the Akirah (hereafter).

Man sometimes

forgets these rewards and becomes inclined to sin. If he

is reminded about these rewards, his resolve to control

the nafs becomes stronger and more vigorous.

becomes easier to sacrifice the desires in view of these

great rewards of the Hereafter. Besides the promise of

these eternal rewards of the Hereafter, there is little that

can control the desires of man, especially the desires of

the youth.

In this book, some of the rewards of the Hereafter,

especially those relating to the gorgeous, celestial, wide-

eyed beauties - the hurs - of Jannat, have been Set out in

a clear and concise manner. By reading and pondering

about the bounties of Jannat and its beautiful virgins, the

youth will feel a renewed vigour to fight the carnal

desires and strive for the pleasure of Allah by doing

righteous deeds. Furthermore, the beauty of the women

of this world will appear pale and insignificant before

the beauty of those stunning damsels of Jannat.

There is not much authentic literature on this specific

topic, and hence this book fulfills this requirement in a

captivating way. I would recommend every youngster to

acquire a copy of this book, to read it, and ponder over

its contents. May Allah accept and reward the efforts

of MI. Abdullah Nana of the US in compiling this

beneficial book and may Allah inspire him to produce

many beneficial writings in the future as well. Amin.

Was-Salaam

Mufti Zubair Bayat

Stanger, South Africa

1 Rajab 1423, 8 September 2002

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Introduction

Allah has placed in every human being the natural

desire

and

inclination

for

gold,

silver,

money,

transportation (cars), land, and other items of this world.

The test for a person is how he responds to his desire for

these items. If he uses these items to prepare for the

hereafter, he will be successful. On the other hand, if he

devotes himself to fulfilling his desire for these items

and forgets about his purpose in this world, he will be

amongst the losers in the hereafter.

Similarly, Allah has placed in every person the

natural desire for the opposite sex, and out of all the

desires found in a person, the greatest test for a Muslim

is how he fulfills this desire. He can either fail this test

by spending all his energy to unlawfully satisfy this

desire, or pass this test by remaining chaste and fulfilling

this desire lawfully through marriage. Rasulullah said

regarding the severity of this test, "I have not left a more

harmful and severe temptation for men than women.

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This test is even greater for us today because of the

generally evil environment in which we are living in. It

has become very easy to commit evil and it has become

somewhat difficult to do good deeds because of this

environment. As Rasulullah predicted, holding on to

the commands of Allah and staying away from evil

during this time has become like holding on to a burning

coal.

In order to motivate us to pass this test, it is very

important for u<; to know what is the reward for

controlling one's desires and staying away from evil. It

becomes very easy for a person to undergo difficulty and

hardship to carry out an action when he knows what

reward he will receive for doing this action. For

example, a person will happily go to work every day and

tire himself because he knows that he will receive his

paycheck at the end of the month. In the same way,

Allah and his Rasul

have given us a detailed

description of the reward for controlling one's desires in

this world, i.e. Jannat (paradise).

Jannat is a place where a person will have all that he

desires, and he will live a perfect (lad ever-lasting life.

Each pleasure of Jannat will be far more superior than

the comparable pleasure found in this world, and a

person will be able to completely fulfill his desire for

that pleasure. For example, a person in this world is

always drinking liquids to quench his thirst. No matter

how many delicious and tasty beverages he consumes, he

will always become thirsty again in a few hours. But, in

the hereafter, a person will be able to drink as much as

he desires and quench his thirst permanently.

Similarly, the women of Jannat will be far more superior

than the women of this world. Once a person comes to

know of this, it will become very easy for him to stay

away from evil and work towards the hereafter. This

book contains a detailed description of these women

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based on the verses of the Qurfm, tafsir (explanation of

the Quran), Ahadith, and stories of the pious.

The purpose of this book is to motivate us to work

towards the hereafter and to control our desires in this

world through marriage. We should not read this book

as a fairy tale or a fantasy; rather we should understand

that the contents of this book are a reality for which we

should all work towards. It is our fundamental belief that

Jannat and Jahannam (hellfire) are already in existence

and a person will fulfill all his desires in Jannat both

physically and spiritually.

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The permissibility of using a weak hadith for

describing virtues of actions

The majority of the ahadith in this book are authentic

ahadith. However, I have also included weak ahadith

because thiis a topic related to virtues. The famous

Shafi' scholar, Imam Nawawi

says in his introduction

to the 'arbain' (40 ahadith) that the scholars have agreed

on the permissibility

of using weak Ahadith

for

describing the virtues of actions.

Hafiz ibn Hajar

has further fixed three conditions for

using weak ahadith. One is that the hadith must not be

very weak, i.e. at least one chain of narrators of this

hadith must be free from a narrator who is a liar, is

accused of lying, or is known for making great mistakes.

The second condition is that it should fit under a general

principle, which is established and acted upon. Finally,

the third condition is that the person acting upon this

hadith should not believe it to be established, but he

should exercise caution in this

regard2•

Only those weak ahadith have been included in this

book, which meet these conditions. The classification of

the ahadith by the eminent scholars of hadith has been

included with the hadith in Arabic.

(Tadrlb Ar-Rawi Pgl96

Qadim Kutub Khanah, Karachi )

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to them, "Are you pleased?" They will say, "0 our Lord,

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[those bounties] which You have not given to any of Your

creation?" Allah will say, " Should I not give you

something better than all this?" They will say, " What can

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bounties of Jannat when he knows that the owner of

these bounties is pleased with him and will never

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concrete example which we can understand. Otherwise,

the pleasures of this world are not even a drop in the

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and whatever the eye finds pleasure in, and you will stay

there forever.

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in Jannat will be in

accordance with a person's desires and wishes.

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you will receive is that Allah will say to him, 'Wish

[for whatever you desire].'

Then he will wish [for

whatever he desires]. Thereafter, Allah will say to

him, 'Have you wished [for whatever you desire]?' He

will say 'Yes.'

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will say to him,

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desired. '" Abu Said said, "You will receive what you

desired and ten times thereof.

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Jannat and more.

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answered, "There is one tree in Jannat which will bear

fruit similar to a pomegranate. When a friend of Allah

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will there be horses in Jannat?" RasUlullah

said,

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(Ibn Ab'i Dunyfl)

Note:

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ibn Hajar

mentions

that the saying

of a Sahab'i

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of the Prophet)

who did not take from the narrations

the Jews and the Christians

which discusses

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cannot be determined

by a person's logic and deduction

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THE MAIDENS OF JANNAT

will receive a horse made from a ruby which will have

two wings. This horse will t1y you wherever you

desire."

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and fall in his hand, He will drink from this glass, [and

after he is finished,] it will return to its original place.

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said, "The extended shade (mentioned in

the verse 56:30) is a tree in Jannat. Its trunk will be so

long that it will take a fast horse-rider 100 years to travel

from one side to the other. The people of Jannat will

leave their rooms and go to the shade of the tree to talk

I.'

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(Ibn Abi Dunya)

to each another. They will talk about the amusements of

the world and will desire them. Allah

will send a

wind from Jannat which will shake this tree, causing it

to re-create all the amusements of this world. "

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narrates that RasUlullah

was

speaking

whilts

villager

was

sitting

him.

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said, "A person in Jannat will ask Allah

permission to farm. Allah will say to him, 'Don't you

already have whatever you desire?' He will answer,

,Yes, but I love farming.' He will plant his crop, and in

a split-second it will grow tall and be ready for harvest.

[After it is harvested,] this crop will be as big as

mountains. Allah will say to him, '0 son of Adam,

take this because nothing will satisfy you.'"

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Ali

narrates that Rasullah

said, "Indeed, there will

be a market-place in Jannat where buying and selling

will not take place, but there will be outer appearances

of men and women. When a person desires a outer

appearance, he will immediately take the form of that

appearance [temporarily]."

(Tirmidhi)

Chapter 4: Introduction to the maidens

of Jannat

The two types of women in Jannat

Human woman

The first type is the human woman of the world who will

be re-created according to the beauty of Jannat. Allah

says,

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"We created them as a new creation. And we made them

virgins, loving to their husbands, equal in age."

Allah will make old women into young women and non-

virgins into virgins. No matter how their appearance was

in this world, Allah will make them all beautiful and

good-looking in accordance to the beauty of Jannat.

What will a woman of this world receive in Jannat?

Mufti Mahmud

was asked that if men will receive

hurs, what will women receive? He replied that the

wives of the believers will stay with their own husbands.

Women who never married in this world will be given a

choice to get married with any (unmarried) man they

wish. If they do not like any of them, a special man will

be created for them (similar to the hurs) and Allah

will join both of them in

marriage.19

Allamah Alus!

also mentions in his tafs!r that a person's wife in this

(56:35-37)

(Safwatut Tafi'isif 3/309 - Darul Qalam, Beirut)

(Fatawa MahmCtdiya 5/298)

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world will remain his wife in the hereafter.

The love

between a Muslim husband and wife is a true love

because it will last forever.

Superiority of the human women over the hurs

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Umme

Salamah

narrates

that

she

said

Rasulull:lh

"0 RaSlllullah, are the women of this

world superior or the hurs?" He replied, "The women of

this world will have superiority over the hurs just as the

outer lining of a garment has superiority over the inner

lining." Umme Salamah

then asked, "0 RasUlullah,

what is the reason for this?" He answered, "Because

they performed salah, fasted, and worshipped [Allah].

Allah will put light on their faces and silk on their

bodies. [The human women] will be fair in complexion

and will wear green clothing and yellow jewelry. Their

incense-burners will be made of pearls and their combs

will be of gold. They will say, 'We are the women who

will stay forever and we will never die. We are the

women who will always remain in comfort and we will

never undergo difficulty. We are the women who will

stay and we will never leave. Listen, we are happy

(RClhulMan125/

136 -

Dar Ihya At-Tawrath AI-A'rabi,

Beirut)

================---.

women and we will never become sad. Glad tidings to

those men for whom we are and who are for us.'

,,21

Allah

will make the women of this world more

beautiful and attractive than the hurs. Wherever in this

book the 'women of Jannat' are mentioned, both thhurs

and the human women could be meant.

2, Hilrs

What is a hur?

The second type of women will be those celestial women

specially created for the people of Jannat known as the

hur a'yn. A hur is a young, beautiful, fair-skinned

woman with intensely dark eyes. Another interpretation

is that there will be a sharp contrast between the

whiteness and darkness of her eyes which is considered

to very beautiful. Or it could also mean that her beauty

will dumbfound and astonish others. The meaning of

a'yn is a woman with big, attractive eyes, which is also

considered a sign of beauty.

What will the hurs be made of?

The

following

is a narration

of two

Sahabah

(Companions of the Prophet),

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Anas

Abu Salamah

and Mujahid

that the hurs will be created from

saffron. Saffron is an orange-coloured product extracted

from a flower and it is used to add colour and flavour to

(Tab

ranI)

(Hadiyul Arwah 259 - Daru! Kutubu! A'raby, Beirut)

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food. When the present creation of mankind (which is

created from sand) has the best of forms and beauty,

then you can imagine the beauty of women created from

saffron!

There will be no jealousy between co-wives

Another interpretation of the verse "equal in age" is that

the women of Jannat will all be equal in age, which will

ensure that they get along with one another and make the

believer's life peaceful.

It is normally the case in this

world that co-wives have quarrels and arguments which

make the husband's life miserable. However, in Jannat

there will not be any jealousy, malice, or hatred between

the people. A hadith in Sahih Bukhilri and Sahih Muslim

mentions that the hearts of the people of Jannat will be

one and there will not be any difference between them.

Allah also says in this regard,

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"And we will take out all [mutual] hatred from their

hearts.

,,25

This will ensure that all of a person's wives will get

along and will never become jealous of one other.

(Hadiyul Arwah)

(RCihul

Mani

13/220)

(7:43)

Chapter 5: A description

the

adornments and external features

the

maidens

Jannat

Internal and external purity of the maidens of Jannat

Allah says,

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"And they will have pure wives in Jannat and they will

stay there forever.

,,26

Qatadah

mentions that these

women will be pure from all external impurities such as

menstruation, urine, excreta, and saliva. They will also

be free from all evil internal qualities such as malice,

hypocrisy, swearing, evil character, etc. Thus, they will

not

have

within

them

the smallest

amount

disobedience to their husbands.

The lovely skin colour of the women of Jannat

Allah says,

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who will be like hidden pearls.

,,28

The women of Jannat

will be like fresh pearls because of their cleanliness and

fair skin colour.

Allah states in another verse,

61S

"[These women will be delicate and pure as if! they were

preserved eggs.

,,29

(2:25)

(Hadiyu1 Arwah pg. 257)

(56:22)

(37:49)

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THE MAIDENS OF JANNA T

Allah says,

Allamah Alusi

explains that the verse refers to those

eggs which human hands have not yet touched, so they

are clean from any dirt or dust. In the same way, the

hurs will be clean and free of all impurities.

The

comparison between the hurs and eggs is also made

because of the yellow-whitish colour of both, which is

known to be the most beautiful skin-colour for women.

Another explanation for this comparison is that the parts

of an egg are known for being perfectly proportioned

and conforming to one another. In the same way, all the

body parts and features of the hurs will go perfectly

together.

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"[In beauty] these women are like rubies and small

pearls.

,,31

The comparison between the hurs and rubies is in

transparency. A person can see through a ruby and know

what is on the other side. In the same way, a person will

be able to see through the hurs because of the cleanliness

and delicate nature of their skin and body. Allah has

also compared the hurs to small pearls because of their

softness, whiteness, and pleasant

sight.32

The perfume and radiance of the women of

annat

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narrates that RasUlullah said, "One morning

or evening in the path of Allah is better than the world

and all it contains. A hand-span or a whip's length of

Jannat is better that the world and all it contains. If one

woman of Jannat were to glance towards the earth, she

would fill the space between the earth and the sky with

light and perfume. The scarf on her head is better than

the world and all it contains.

,,33

If just a smal part of Jannat is better than the world and

all it contains, then how will the rest of Jannat and all its

pleasures be? Also, if just the scarf on the head of one

woman of Jannat is better than the world and all it

contains, then how valuable is the woman herself?

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says that he heard Rasulullah

saying, "If a woman from Jannat were to look towards

the world, she would fill the earth with the smell of

musk and [her beauty] would overpower the light of the

sun and moon.

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Ibn Abbas

narrates that we were sitting with Ka 'b

one day and he said, "If the hand of one hur were to

dangle from the sky, the whiteness and the rings of the

hand would illuminate the earth just as the sun gives

light to the world. What I said was just regarding her

hand, so how beautiful will her white face be when it is

adorned with a crown, ruby, pearl and emerald?

,,35

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narrates that Rasulullah

said, "A

person will recline and relax in Jannat for 70 years, or

on 70 cushions before he moves. Then a woman will

come and tap him on the shoulder. He will see his face

in her cheek as clear as a mirror. (This will be due to the

clearness of her face and its brightness). The smallest

pearl that she will be wearing will fill the space between

the east and west with light. She will greet him with

Salam and he will respond to her greeting. He will ask

her, 'Who are you?' She will answer, 'I am from the

extra.' (This is referring to a verse of the Quran which

says, "And we have more by Us [for the people of

(Ibn AbiDunya)

Jannat] ") She will be wearing 70 [different types of]

garments, and the lowest garment will be red and made

from a tree in Jannat. He will be able to see the marrow

of her leg through the clothes. She will be wearing

crowns and the smallest pearl on these crowns will light

up the space between the east and west"

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narrates that Rasulullah said, "If one woman

from Jannat were to glance towards the earth, she would

fill the entire atmosphere with perfume. The 'crown on

her head is better than the world and all it contains."

A person in

annat will see through the clothes of

his wife

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The Hadith of Najd

2009-06-12T10:11:00.000-07:00

http://ahlalhdeeth.com/vbe/showthread.php?t=251

Taken from http://www.ahya.org/amm/modules.php?...icle&artid=101...

The Hadith of Najd

by Brother Abû Rumaysah

http://www.islaam.net

The Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, said,

"O Allaah bestow your blessings on our Shaam. O Allaah bestow your blessings on our Yemen." The people said, "O Messenger of Allaah, and our Najd." I think the third time the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, said, "There (in Najd) will occur earthquakes, trials and tribulations, and from their appears the Horn of Satan."

Reported in al-Bukhaaree [Book of Trials, Chpt. 'The afflictions will come from the East' 9/166 no. 214 Eng. Trans]

A hadeeth which has some controversy surrounding it due to obvious sectarian reasons. A hadeeth which has been (deliberately) misunderstood by certain groups of people in order that they may spread their misguidance and deceive ignorant Muslims.

This because upon research and investigation and looking to the words of our early scholars we find that this hadeeth does not refer to the Najd that is famously known in Saudi today, but rather it refers to Iraaq.

About two years ago I read a book entirely devoted to this hadeeth entitled, "an-Najd Qarnu ash-Shaytaan" [I cannot remember the author as I do not have the book on me anymore.] I will quote in general from what I remember from this book, and refrain from mentioning precise quotes except from those references that I have on me.

Amongst the scholars that are mentioned who referred this hadeeth to Iraaq were: al-Khattaabee, al-Kirmaanee, al-Aynee, an-Nawawee, ibn Hajr and others. The reasons behind this are numerous and clear:

The Generality of the Hadeeth Pertaining to the Fitna Coming from the East.

Al-Bukhaaree includes this hadeeth in the chapter: "The affliction will appear from the East"

212) From the father of Saalim: The Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, stood up besides the pulpit (and pointed towards the east) and said: "Afflictions are there! Afflictions are there! From where appears the horn of Satan" or he said, "the horn of the Sun"

213) From ibn Umar that he said: I heard the Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu alyahi wa sallam, saying while facing the east: "Indeed Afflictions are there, from where appears the Horn of Satan."

214) The hadeeth of Najd under discussion.

Similar hadeeth can be found in Saheeh Muslim (volume 4 no.'s. 6938+). Hadeeth that give the same meaning can be found in Saheeh Muslim (volume 1 no.'s 83+)

That the Generality of the Early Trials and Tribulations arose from the East, many of them actually in Iraaq itself.

Ibn Hajr al-Asqalaanee said after quoting the words of al-Khattaabee explaining the meaning of Qarn (horn), "and others have said that the People of the East were disbelievers at that time and the Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, informed us that the trials and tribulations would arise from that direction and it was as he said. And the first of the trials that arose, arose from the direction of the east and they were the reason for the splitting of the Muslim ranks, and this is what Satan loves and delights in. Likewise the innovations appeared from that direction." [Fath al-Baaree 13/58 in commentary to the hadeeth of Najd]

Amongst the trials that arose in Iraaq and the east was the martyrdom of Alee, the martyrdom of the grandson of the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, the first battle between the Muslims occurred in Iraaq, and many more.

Imaam Nawawee mentions that one of the greatest trials to appear from the East will be the appearance of the Dajjaal. [Sharh Saheeh Muslim 2/29]

From the innovations that appeared in the east and specifically Iraaq, was many of the early deviant sects amongst them the Qadariyyah (as the first hadeeth in Muslim shows), the Jahmiyyah and their offshoots etc...

That at the time of the Prophet, sallaahu alayhis wa sallaam, there were 13 places known as Najd [according to 'Najd Qarnu ash-Shaytaan'] depending on where one was. This because Najd linguistically means a raised/elevated land. Therefore the Arabs referred to lands that were elevated with respect to them as Najd. One of the most commonly referred to areas at that time as Najd was Iraaq.

The Najd for those people living in Madeenah in the direction of the East would be Iraaq.

Ibn Hajr said: "al-Khattaabee said: 'the najd in the direction of the east, and for the one who is in Madeenah then his Najd would be the desert of Iraaq and it's regions [baadiya al-Iraaq wa Nawaaheehaa] for this is to the east of the People of Madeenah. The basic meaning of Najd is that which is raised/elevated from the earth in contravention to al-Gawr for that is what is lower than it. Tihaamah [the coastal plain along the south-western and southern shores of the Arabian Peninsula] is entirely al-Gawr and Mecca is in Tihaamah.'"

Ibn Hajr continues, "by this [saying of al-Khattaabee] the weakness of the saying of ad-Daawodee is understood that 'Najd is in the direction of Iraaq' [min Naahiya al-Iraaq] for he suggests that Najd is a specific place. This is not the case, rather everything that is elevated with respect to what adjoins it is called Najd and the lower area called Gawr." [Fath al-Baaree 13/58-59]

Al-Mubaarakfooree endorses these words in his commentary to Sunan at-Tirmidhee (10/314 no.4212)

The Hadeeth in Saheeh Muslim [4/1505 no.6943]

Saalim bin Abdullaah bin Umar said: O people of Iraaq, how strange is it that you ask about the minor sins but commit the major sins? [The killing of al-Husayn] I heard my father, Abdullaah bin Umar narrating that he heard the Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, saying while pointing his hand to the east: "Indeed the turmoil would come from this side, from where appear the horns of Satan and you would strike the necks of one another..."

The Variations in Wording of the Hadeeth of Najd that Leave no Doubt Whatsoever as to what it refers to.

The hadeeth of ibn Umar Reported by Abu Nu'aym in al-Hilya (6/133), "O Allaah bestow your blessings on our Madeenah, and bestow your blessings on our Mecca, and bestow your blessings on our Shaam, and bestow your blessings on our Yemen, and bestow your blessings in our measuring (fee saa'inaa wa muddinaa)." A person said, " O Messenger of Allaah and in our Iraaq" and so he turned away from him and said, "there will occur earthquakes, trials and tribulations and there will appear the horn of Satan."

Shu'ayb al-Arna'ut declares it's isnaad to be saheeh as in his footnotes to 'Sharh as-Sunnah' (14/206-207 fn. 2) and he too endorses the words of al-Khattaabee quoted above.

The hadeeth of ibn Umar reported in at-Tabaraanee in 'al-Awsat' that the Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam prayed Fajr and then faced the people and said, "O Allaah bestow your blessings on our Madeenah, O Allaah bestow your blessings in our measuring, O Allaah bestow your blessings in our Shaam and our Yemen." A person said, "And Iraaq O Messenger of Allaah?" He said, "from there arises the horn of Satan and the trials and tribulations would come like mounting waves."

Ibn Hajr al-Haythamee says in his 'Mujma az-Zawaa'id' (3/305 - chapter 'collection of du'aas made for (Madeenah)'): 'its narrators are trustworthy and precise.'

[This hadeeth could possibly considered to be the same as b) above, but I have included it separately due to the slight difference in wording. Allaah knows best.]

The hadeeth of ibn Abbaas reported by at-Tabaraanee in 'al-Kabeer' that the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, supplicated and said, "O Allaah bestow your blessings on our Shaam and Yemen." A person from amongst the people said, "O Prophet of Allaah and Iraaq?" He said, "indeed there is the Horn of Satan, and the trials and tribulations will come like mounting waves, and indeed harshness/coarseness is in the east."

Al-Haythamee says: "it's narrators are trustworthy and precise." (ibid.)

The Virtues of Bani Tameem

Bani Tameem constitute the majority of the inhabitants of the Najd that is in Saudi Arabia.

The hadeeth of Saheeh Bukhaaree reported by Abu Hurayra (RA): "I have loved the people of the tribe of Bani Tameem, ever since I heard three things the Messenger of Allaah , sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, said about them. I heard him saying, 'these people (of the tribe of Bani Tameem) would stand firm against the Dajjaal.' When the Saddaqat from that tribe came, the Messenger of Allaah , sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, said, "these are the Saddaqat (charitable gifts) of our folk." Aa'ishah had a slave girl from that tribe, and the Prophet , sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, said to Aa'ishah, 'manumit her as she is a descendant of Ismaa'eel, alayhis salaam.'"
[Hadeeth no. 2543, 4366 of al-Fath]

Ibn Hajr al-Asqalaanee said, "this hadeeth also contains a clear mention of the excellence and superiority of Bani Tameem." [Fath 5/217]

The hadeeth of Ikrimah from one of the Companions reported in the Musnad of Imaam Ahmad and in it occurs, "do not say of Bani Tameem anything but good, for indeed they are the severest of people in attacking the Dajjaal."

Al-Haythamee says: "its narrators are those of the Saheeh." [Mujma 10/48 chpt: What is reported concerning Bani Tameem]

It is not strange that Bani Tameem would be the most severe against the Dajjaal (Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahaab is from the Bani Tameem), because the tools required to combat him are none but a correct and firm belief and proper beneficial knowledge. Alhumdolillaah many of the scholars of Saudi are from the most noble and skilled scholars on the face of this earth today, firmly upon the way of our noble Messenger, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam.

This is what Allaah has allowed me to very quickly put together. And our Lord Most High Knows best.

The enemies of the salafis try to use the hadith of najd to show that it was prophesisying Sheikh Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahab.

However, this could be refuted.

Taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hadith_of_Najd...

Ibn Hajar Asqalani said after quoting the words of al-Khattaabee explaining the meaning of Qarn (horn):

"and others have said that the People of the East were disbelievers at that time and the Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, informed us that the trials and tribulations would arise from that direction and it was as he said. And the first of the trials that arose, arose from the direction of the east and they were the reason for the splitting of the Muslim ranks, and this is what Satan loves and delights in. Likewise the innovations appeared from that direction." [Fath al-Baaree 13/58 in commentary to the hadeeth of Najd]

Imam Nawawi makes a claim against the idea that the hadith is relating to Wahabis or the House of Saud. In his Sharh Saheeh Muslim 2/29 he said that it had to with Dajjal coming from the East. Furthermore, it is shown in Najd Qarnu ash-Shaytaan that there is 13 places that have been labeled as Najd depending a lot on one's own location, and from Madina, Najd would be Iraq.

Ibn Hajr said: "al-Khattaabee said:

"the najd in the direction of the east, and for the one who is in Madeenah then his Najd would be the desert of Iraaq and it's regions [baadiya al-Iraaq wa Nawaaheehaa] for this is to the east of the People of Madeenah. The basic meaning of Najd is that which is raised/elevated from the earth in contravention to al-Gawr for that is what is lower than it. Tihaamah [the coastal plain along the south-western and southern shores of the Arabian Peninsula] is entirely al-Gawr and Mecca is in Tihaamah.'[...] by this [saying of al-Khattaabee] the weakness of the saying of ad-Daawodee is understood that 'Najd is in the direction of Iraaq' [min Naahiya al-Iraaq] for he suggests that Najd is a specific place. This is not the case, rather everything that is elevated with respect to what adjoins it is called Najd and the lower area called Gawr." Fath al-Baaree 13/58-59

Other people have appealed to the definition of Najd, which is "elevated place", argueing that the the others are merely interpreting it out of hatred to the Salafi movement.

Furthermore, the interpretation of Najd favored by many anti-Wahabi, anti-Saudis is in rejection to a number of ahadeeth which praise the inhabitants of Saudi as a beneficial people, is found in Sahih Bukhari:

"I have loved the people of the tribe of Banu Tamim, ever since I heard three things the Messenger of Allaah , sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, said about them. I heard him saying, 'these people (of the tribe of Banu Tamim) would stand firm against the Dajjaal.' When the Saddaqat from that tribe came, the Messenger of Allaah , sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, said, "these are the Saddaqat (charitable gifts) of our folk." Aa'ishah had a slave girl from that tribe, and the Prophet , sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, said to Aa'ishah, 'manumit her as she is a descendant of Ismaa'eel, alayhis salaam.'"
ahadith 2543 and 4366 of al-Fath

Also from Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal:

"do not say of Bani Tameem anything but good, for indeed they are the severest of people in attacking the Dajjaal."
Banu Tamim are the majority of people of the so-called Najd (Saudi Arabia). To label Najd as that area of Saudi Arabia would be in contradiction of the many hadeeth relating to Bani Tameem especially those in which they fight the Dajjal, who comes from the Najd that is to the East.

I found an interesting hadith. Its funny that no salafi has used this argument before.

Saheeh Muslim

Book 005, Hadith Number 2318.
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Chapter : Exhortation to kill the Khwarij.

Abu Said Khudri reported that 'Ali (Allah be pleased with him) sent some gold alloyed with dust to the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him), and the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) distributed that among four men, al-Aqra b. Habis Hanzali and Uyaina b. Badr al-Fazari and 'Alqama b. 'Ulatha al-'Amiri, then to one person of the tribe of Kilab and to Zaid al-Khair al-Ta'l, and then to one person of the tribe of Nabhan. Upon this the people of Quraish felt angry and said: He (the Holy Prophet) gave to the chiefs of Najd and ignored us. Upon this the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: I have done it with a view to conciliating them. Then there came a person with thick beard, prominent cheeks, deep sunken eyes and protruding forehead and shaven head. He said: Muhammad, fear Allah. Upon this the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: If I disobey Allah, who would then obey Him? Have I not been (sent as the) most trustworthy among the people of the-world?-but you do not repose trust in me. That person then went back. A person among the people then sought permission (from the Holy Prophet) for his murder. According to some, it was Khalid b. Walid who sought the permission. Upon this the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him),said: From this very person's posterity there would arise people who would recite the Qur'an, but it would not go beyond their throat; they would kill the followers of Islam and would spare the idol-worshippers. They would glance through the teachings of Islam so hurriedly just as the arrow passes through the pray. If I were to ever find them I would kill them like 'Ad.

Here we see that the characteristics of those coming from Najd are that they will kill the followers of Islam and spare the idol worshippers.

Now the anti salafis might argue that the 'wahhabis' killed innocent Muslims but they can in no way argue that they spared the idol worshippers. I mean, the whole Sufi argument is assuming that the 'wahabis' were extreme in fighting against idol worshippers. But the hadith says that they spared them. So it cannot be referring to the 'wahhabis'.

This hadith completely destroys them because the criteria does not match the 'wahhabis' at all.

Jazakum Allah Khayr

Shaikh Haitham; Good thought, Jazakallhu khairan.
Even if Najd in the Hadeeth is that of the Arabian Peninsula, this does not mean that everything which comes out of it will be evil.
The same is true for holy lands. Not everything coming out of Mecca is necessarily good.
One of the Sahabah [Salman al Farsi] said: "The land does not make anyone holy". Meaning: it is your actions, not where you are from that matters.

Prophet Muhammad learnt/got taught Qur'an/Koran off someone else?

2009-06-01T11:48:00.000-07:00

http://www.islamicboard.com/clarifications-about-islam/134281481-need-clarify-doubts-about-quran.html#post1159721

Originally Posted by lpo

As-slamu 'Alaykum.

sorry for a late reply.

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First of all I want to say how grateful I am to Allah who helped in creating this wonderful website, and the scholars who worked so hard to help out others in need. I have a question about our DEAR PROPHET MOHAMMAD(PBUH).

It's good to ask and clear your doubts insha Allah.

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I know that their were large amount of pagans living in Mecca and small amount of Christians and Jews who were living in Mecca before the revelation had been sent to Mohammad (pbuh) from Gabriel. But I am confused that could those Christians or Jews who were in Mecca give information to Mohammad (pbuh) from the Bible in order to reproduce the Qur'an?

First of all, there were hardly any Jews and Christians within Makkah. If there were any, there was only an extreeemly small minority.

If there were any, they were forced by the Quraysh to remain on the outskirts of Makkah, because the Quraysh feared to lose their business and trade of idols. So they would try to keep these people who were against idol worship [the Jews and Christians] from being outside the influence of the Arabs. So they kept them on the outskirts of Makkah. [This is mentioned in Muhammadur Rasulullah (Muhammad, the Messenger of God), by Abul Hassan Nadwi.]

Now someone can argue that Prophet Muhammad would go outside of Makkah to visit these Christians or Jews on the outskirts. But the reality is, this was never the case. He was from the noble tribe of Quraysh, so he was always kept eye on by his people as to his whereabouts, since the arabs cared about their tribesmen.

But if they still persist on this argument, then we have to ask them; who was this arab (or even non arab) who was at such a high level of arabic language, who had such deep knowledge of its literature, aswell as the history of the previous religions - to give a Qur'an which couldn't be imitated by even the nobles of Quraysh - who were at the highest degrees of arabic rhetoric and eloquence?

These people won't be able to give a name. So instead, they'll say that it was a man who was not well known. But for someone to not be well known, yet to have such amazing language skills in arabic, with whom no-one can compete with - cannot be a reality. This person, if he had such high level of the arabic language AND the history of Christians and Jews, his name would be known amongst all the arabs, and in history books till today. Why? Because poetry was the biggest source of media at that time, the arabs would spread news through it - so the news would spread over Arabia through someone who is extremely eloquent. Its like saying CNN news channel is well known around the world, because its the biggest source of News media.

Now if someone is so eloquent, that they teach Prophet Muhammad [whose never had a reputation for being poetic/shaa'ir], then the one who he hears it off will also have to be famous in the arabic language. His name should have been well known. But the thing is, these people, nor the Quraysh at that time could prove that it was another human, they couldn't even give a name.

Shockingly, uptill today - nobody has been able to compete or equal the Qur'an. So if it was limited for that time only, how come no-one can still reach its height today?

Here's some examples;
http://salaf-stories.blogspot.com/20...poetry-of.html

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I know Mohammad pbuh was illiterate but still could they have hid out somewhere and given him the information, maybe in the Ga'ra Hira or somewhere else?

This is in 2 stages.

Imagine he was in the cave of Hira, and he stayed there for a year or abit more or less. As soon as he got the first revelations, he never went back there again. And for 23years of his life, he never returned there again.

So who did he get the rest of the Qur'an off?

Furthermore, the Qur'an talks about new situations which the Prophet has never faced before, things he couldn't even imagine while being in the cave. i.e. the battles he faced, and the different rulings, and even the questions which the people of other religions asked him [to confirm if he really was a Messenger of Allah or not]. Yet he was correct in these answers.

Now who did he hear these answers off?

Think about it, after his claim of Prophethood, none of his companions left him. They recorded everything about him, and even when he went home - his wives watched everything he did. So when would he have the time to go to a hidden person to get all his information?

Someone might say that he knew enough now because he had learnt it all beforehand, but this isn't true, since he faced newer and newer situations and was asked newer questions by even the Jews and Christians, to which he gave the correct responses.

So again, who did he get this info. off, and where did he go? To answer 'someplace but i dont know' is not enough. Otherwise, that persons argument isn't worthy anything.

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I also want to know all the Christians MOHAMMAD(PBUH) knew in Mecca before the revelation. I know there was WARAQA but he died early, other than WARAQA could there be other Christians in Mecca to do this.

There were people who were Hunafah [monotheists] but they either became Muslim, or died before Prophet Muhammad was even mature. And if he wasn't mature, he would have people around him (his family members) who would always keep an eye on him for his safety.

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The third question I have is, did the Christians and Jews in Mecca before the revelation had bible and Torah teaching to the people or did the Quarish stop them from doing that.

Like i've mentioned in my first paragraph, the Quraysh wouldn't let them do this. And even if they did, the Quraysh, including Prophet Muhammad's family, did not give Prophet Muhammad an upbringing to learn from these other religious faiths. Simply because the family of Quraysh were the guardians of the Ka'bah, so they wouldn't want their children to get influenced by other religions.

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And did those Christians in Mecca even have the bible available or NOT or was it only in Syria, since that’s where most of the Christians and Jews lived.

I think i've read in Ahmed Deedat's books that the bible wasn't translated into arabic during the life of Prophet Muhammad.

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Also I know a illiterate person can not read or write but he could be thought by saying the sentence repeatedly maybe the Christian repeated the same sentence in Arabic translating the bible into Arabic over and over since MOHAMMAD (PBUH) was sitting in the cave for long time.

Which christian was this?

And even then, the bible isn't eloquent like the Qur'an is. So if you translate the Bible, and put it into arabic, its not going to be like the Qur'an.

Since Prophet Muhammad is not poetic, and has never had a history of being poetic like the arabs, then who put the bible in the Qur'anic form? If someone says the christian did, then why would this christian make a Qur'an which opposes his own beliefs [i.e. the parts which oppose the trinity etc]?

Furthermore, how did this christian know what would happen for the remainder of the 23years in the life of Prophet Muhammad and his companions (since the Qur'an discusses this in depth too)?

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I do feel ashamed asking these kinds of questions but then again Mohammad (pbuh) said do whatever you can to seek knowledge, I know this can never be true about Mohammad (pbuh) but I keep getting doubts in my mind can you please give me evidence to support these questions. Thank you very much. I do not want to lose my religion ISLAM just because of the fake doubts can you please help me. May Allah Give you a place in JANNAH.

Ameen.

The main thing you should keep in mind is that Prophet Muhammad has never been a untrustworthy character, from before his Prophethood, and even after his Prophethood. The fact that he has never lied once, even about minor matters proves this, so why would he lie about Allah? And if he had lied about Allah, then Allah would destroy a liar, and Allah would not make him victorious, like he truly was.

Allah knows best.

“There is nothing like marriage for two who love one another.” [Ibn Majah 1847, (sahih al albani in sahih sunan ibn majah)]

2009-05-29T06:41:00.000-07:00

The greatest means of protecting one’s chastity is by directing one's desire in the way in which Allaah has permitted, which is by getting married if possible.

If a person is attracted to a specific individual, then he can marry that person, as it was narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “There is nothing like marriage for two who love one another.” Narrated by Ibn Maajah (1847) and classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh Sunan Ibn Maajah.

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"Women are unfaithful because of Eve"?

2009-05-29T06:31:00.001-07:00

As salaamu alaikum

Does this hadith have any explanations?

Sahih Muslim Book 008, Number 3471:

Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: Had it not been for Eve, woman would have never acted unfaithfully towards her husband.

Answer;

This hadeeth should be understood based on the Arabic language and not the English translation. Therefore, the meaning of the hadeeth goes beyond its appearent wording besides the fact that the translation is incorrect.

To understand the hadeeth, lets see the story of Adam and Hawaa about the tree first.

Sh. Al-Nawawi (رحمه الله) says commenting on this hadeeth: " when the shaytaan decorated the tree in the eyes of Hawa, she went and told Adam about the tree. Then later on, when the shaytaan decorated the tree for Adam and swore by Allah that he is honest and sincere in his advice, they both ate from it."

The meaning of the hadeeth as sais by Sh. Al-Nawawi: "It means that Hawaa is the mother of the daughters of Adam, therefore her daughters inherited from their mother some of her traits."

Alhafith bin Hajar said: "The meaning of the "Khyaana of Hawa" is that she accepted what Ablees decorated in here eyes until she was convinced with then she started decorating what she thought to be good in his eyes......The Khayanaa here does not refer to unfaithful acts, chaeting or betraying but actually since the nafs ogf Hawa liked eating from the tree therefore she complimented that act to decorate it in his eyes, that was considered a Khyanaa.

This is what we actually see today, when wives or sisters like to do something then they start beautify it in your eyes to get it for them or to convince you with it.

Actaully, how many brother wanted to marry and when he wanted to have his wedding the wife insisted on having music or mixed wedding or whatever wrong cultural practices given all excuses and arguing it is the night she always dreamt of and etc etc... (smile)

In addition, this hadeeth is actually addressing men rather women. It is to teach men to be patient with their wives and excuse their mistakes when they are unintentional and rare to happen as mistakes happen and it did happen to their mother; hawaa. Furthermore, it shows women that they need to observe themselves and control themselves in moments when they feel drawn into somthing.

Wallahu A'lam

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