Qur'anic Pictures of the Universe

Qur'anic Pictures of the Universe
Author: Osman Bakar
Publisher: Islamic Book Trust
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2018-05-18
Genre: Islamic cosmology
ISBN: 9789670526256

This book presents a new study of one of the major themes of the Qur'an. The theme of Qur'anic pictures of the universe treated here pertains to as yet a little explored facet of Islamic cosmology. Through this particular thematic study of the Qur'an the author has made a significant contribution to the contemporary understanding of the scriptural foundation of Islamic cosmology and the present discourse on epistemology of scientific exegesis (tafsīr 'ilmy) of the Qur'an. The book offers many new insights that will prove particularly helpful to those interested in deepening their understanding of Qur'anic perspectives on cosmology, the natural sciences, and religion and science.Osman Bakar, who earned a doctorate in Islamic philosophy from Temple University, Philadelphia, is currently Distinguished Professor and Director of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Centre for Islamic Studies (SOASCIS) at Universiti Brunei Darussalam. He was formerly Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic & Research) of University of Malaya, Malaysia Chair of Southeast Asian Islam at the Prince Talal al-Waleed Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Georgetown University, Washington DC, and Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO), International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies, Malaysia (IAIS). An Emeritus Professor of Philosophy of Science at the Department of Science and Technology Studies, University of Malaya, he was also the founder of the university's Center for Civilizational Dialogue (1996). Dr Bakar is an author of 20 books and more than 300 articles on various aspects of Islamic thought and civilization, particularly Islamic science and philosophy and Islam in Southeast Asia. He was a member of the Council of 100 Leaders of the West-Islamic World Initiative for Dialogue founded by the World Economic Forum, Davos, Switzerland. He has been named several times among the 500 most influential Muslims in the world (including the latest 2016 edition). In 1994 he was made a Dato' by HH the Sultan of Pahang and in 2000 a Datuk by the Malaysian King. His two most well-known books, Classification of Knowledge in Islam and Tawhid and Science, have been translated into numerous languages. His latest books are Islamic Civilization and the Modern World: Thematic Essays (2014) and Islamic Perspectives on Science and Technology (co-editor, 2016).

Revelation, Rationality, Knowledge & Truth

Revelation, Rationality, Knowledge & Truth
Author: Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad
Publisher: Islam International Publications Ltd
Total Pages: 787
Release: 1998-06-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1853726400

Any divide between revelation and rationality, religion and logic has to be irrational. If religion and rationality cannot proceed hand in hand, there has to be something deeply wrong with either of the two. Does revelation play any vital role in human affairs? Is not rationality sufficient to guide man in all the problems which confront him? Numerous questions such as these are examined with minute attention. All major issues which intrigue the modern mind are attempted to be incorporated in this fascinatingly comprehensive statute. Whatever the intellectual or educational background of the reader, this book is bound to offer him something of his interest. It examines a very diverse and wide range of subjects including the concept of revelation in different religions, history of philosophy, cosmology, extraterrestrial life, the future of life on earth, natural selection and its role in evolution. It also elaborately discusses the advent of the Messiah, or other universal reformers, awaited by different religions. Likewise, many other topical issues which have been agitating the human mind since time immemorial are also incorporated. The main emphasis is on the ability of the Quran to correctly discuss all important events of the past, present and future from the beginning of the universe to its ultimate end. Aided by strong incontrovertible logic and scientific evidence, the Quran does not shy away from presenting itself to the merciless scrutiny of rationality. It will be hard to find a reader whose queries are not satisfactorily answered. We hope that most readers will testify that this will always stand out as a book among books – perhaps the greatest literary achievement of this century.

A Comprehensive Exploration of the Scientific Miracles in Holy Quran

A Comprehensive Exploration of the Scientific Miracles in Holy Quran
Author: Mahdi La'li
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2007-01-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1426932200

This book is an exploration of the countless secrets of the universe that God has revealed in Holy Quran more than 1400 years ago. It seeks in a very modest and humble manner to draw you into a journey to uncover some of the awe and splendor of this divine miraculous Scripture. Step in line with the author and walk through the many sacred revelations that have amazingly been encased within the scientific facts, which were yet to be discovered far later in the modern era.

Universe Revealed More

Universe Revealed More
Author: Eng. Wasfi A. M. Alshdaifat
Publisher: Wasfi Alshdaifat
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2020-03-15
Genre: Science
ISBN:

This book is providing a non-preceded simplified knowledge and answers to the big questions for either a normal reader or a scientist. It is trying to draw a united scientific picture for the universe shape and movement in whole and part depending on a unified harmony in-between the science and the holy books, far away from twisting any of them to be coherent with the other. The author’s innovative capabilities are employed to create, design, and draw tens of models to shape parts of a picture for a working dynamic universe like a natural machine with threaded parts. The book is revealing the mysterious natural shape and expanded logarithmic spiral movement of the universe (heavens boundaries) since the big fission up to the big rip, which affects physically and mechanically on its inner constituents (matter and forces) formation and movement, such as dark matter, galaxies, stars, planets, moons, electrons, gravity, electromagnetic waves, dark energy…etc., to be shaped and moved in such a manner which we are discovering and going to discover, as a natural fingerprint of the universe moving boundaries, or in another way as natural products by the giant universal machine. The seven heavens effects on our inner lower universe are discussed thoroughly via the subjects of parallel worlds, multiple universes, overlapping wavy orbits, and higher dimensions.

Planet Earth: Insane Asylum for the Universe, 2nd Ed.

Planet Earth: Insane Asylum for the Universe, 2nd Ed.
Author: Kevin Everett FitzMaurice, M.S.
Publisher: FitzMaurice Publishers
Total Pages: 527
Release: 2016-10-04
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1878693425

Read Planet Earth: Insane Asylum to Discover— • How to Defeat Destructive Beliefs • How to Recognize Deadly Beliefs • How to Remove Detrimental Beliefs • How to Replace Damaging Beliefs Planet Earth: Insane Asylum for the Universe, Second Edition • Includes Lists of 264 Faulty & Deadly Beliefs • Includes Lists of 193 Thinking Errors • Includes a Total of 31 Tables or Images Intercepted Alien Reports • This book consists of intercepted reports sent by aliens visiting Earth back to their home world. • We know neither what aliens are making these reports nor what they are receiving. • Only by accident have these reports been intercepted by our secret SETI (Search for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence) project. • This particular project of ours focuses on microwave frequencies because there are few natural sources of emissions in the microwave range. • You can volunteer to be a part of a SETI project (not one of ours) by contacting http://www.setileague.org/. Disturbing Reports by Aliens • There is no doubt that these reports are alarming. • However, we are optimistic that these reports will not be taken seriously by authorities until it is too late to stop their publication. • Still, please make plans now to safeguard your copies by buying and hiding extra copies. • Profits from the publication of this report will be used to fund the publication and release of more reports. • Therefore, after sharing your copy, please encourage others to purchase copies of this report for themselves. Planet Earth: Insane Asylum Is Being Sold as Fiction Please note that this book is being disseminated as fiction for two reasons. First and foremost, we believe that, as fiction, the publication of this book will be neither stopped nor delayed. Second, we would prefer that each human decide what was factual and fictional about these reports. Author of Planet Earth: Insane Asylum • For style and consistency, one of our members has been chosen to be the author of this book. • However, readers will notice that the book still speaks with the voice of “we” because all of us assigned to the SETI project that intercepted these reports have voiced our concerns and approval regarding every page of this book. • The single author of this book apologizes in advance for any mistakes in meaning that have occurred during the transcription of the captured extraterrestrial signals. • The single author of this book is solely responsible for all the mistakes and contents of this book.

Universe – A Timeline

Universe – A Timeline
Author: Dr. Sayed Rafi Ahsan Rizvi
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 643
Release: 2017-10-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1946983462

The scientific explanation of the origin of the Universe is that of a Big Bang. However, The Quranic verses indicate that the universe is an "uninterrupted sequence from origin until the end" within a specific time span. The verses further reveal that everything in the material universe is inter-connected through "tracks and pathways" (possibly providing for instant communication and travel), and could be the same as 'wormholes' that scientists speak of. As commonly understood, the human body is a part of earthly evolution (created from clay). However, The Quran states that the infusion of ‘Nafs’ in the mother’s womb transforms the foetus into a ‘human’ much before birth (V. 7; 172). “The similitude of Jesus before Allah is as that of Adam …” [V. 3; 59], declaring that Adam (AS) too had a mother, but no father. Possibly, Adam (AS) and Eve (AS) were born to different Neanderthal females (humans share 4-5% DNA with Neanderthals). And, God bestowed Adam (AS) and Eve (AS) with only two sons. How did the human race proliferate? – Read inside for an explanation backed by Quranic information. Genome analysis indicates that human inter-breeding with Neanderthals created the Denisovan group. Only a few offspring received 'Nafs' from God to be human while the remaining were eliminated by Noah's flood and the passage of time. God’s each Day worked out from The Quran– equals -- 1.15 billion years As per The Quran the present age of Universe is (1+6+4=11x1.15=12.65) or -- 13.00 billion years Science puts the Universe age as -- 13.70 billion years (Science estimate is on higher side, a re-look needed by Scientists) Total life span (Quran) of Universe (1+6+4+1+1=13x1.15+14.95) or -- 15.00 billion years This book presents God’s Grand Design as a continuous sequence of His Governance of the birth, development, retreat and death of the universe and all matter, inanimate as well as animate.

The Quran

The Quran
Author: Ejaz Naqvi MD
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 399
Release: 2012
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1475907745

"This book addresses the key themes of the Quran and answers commonly asked questions in search of finding common ground: Who wrote the Quran? Who is the "God" of the Quran? What is the Quranic view of the prophets, especially Moses and Jesus? What does the Quran teach about interfaith relations? Does the Quran promote peace and harmony between Muslims and the People of the Book, or does it promote violence? How does the Quran compare to the Bible on important themes like worshipping God, the prophets, human rights, moral values, and fighting for justice and human dignity? Does the Quran render women as second-class citizens? Dispelling major myths, 'The Quran: With or Against the Bible?' systematically analyzes and compares the similarities in the paths of guidance the two scriptures have bestowed upon mankind."--Publisher's website.

Qur'an, Modern Science and Philosophy

Qur'an, Modern Science and Philosophy
Author: Ediz SÖZÜER
Publisher: Ediz Sözüer
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2019-01-23
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

Important Information and Presentation: Our book is free. The whole book can be read in “Free Sample” section. It is not necessary to give your credit card information. You can download our book in word or pdf format from the following web addresses: goo.gl/hNIUou or yadi.sk/d/09r41tL9ecYUA You can download the text of our book and its visual/interactive versions from the folder of “Qur'an, Modern Science and Philosophy” in “English Books” section in this address. Besides, you can view or download the files of all of our books, and videos, texts and PowerPoint presentations of our seminars altogether or one by one, from these storage spaces where all of our work on Risale-i Nur (Treatise of Light) are uploaded. In Google Books and Google Play, it is not possible to open and view the links and videos just by clicking them. We suggest that you download the Pdf files from the address we provide before or from Google Books and read them. Our Website for Journeys of Discovery Risale-i Nur (Treatise of Light) Training Program http://www.kesifyolculuklari.com http://www.risaleinuregitimprogrami.com Alternative Website: http://www.risaleinuregitimprogramidotcom.wordpress.com Web address of our YouTube Video Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/EdizSözüer BOOK PRESENTATION: Qur'an, Modern Science and Philosophy New Perspectives from the Treatise of 11. 12. And 13. Words Risale-i Nur (Treatise of Light) Training Program This book which is entitled "Qur'an, Modern Science and Philosophy" and which is an explanatory work based on 11th, 12th and 13th Words of Risale-i Nur, comparatively deals with the perspectives of the universe by Qur'an, modern science and philosophy; and the differences of interpretation they develop and the different meanings they make out of the same information they have. When you complete the book, you will have a striking appreciation of the profound differences of the lessons given by the philosophy and science which look at the universe from an ungodly perspective and you will have acquired the most basic and accurate Qur'anic terms in making sense of this universe. In 11. Word: We discover the hidden secret of the creation of man and the universe with the help of a wonderful example (The Story of the Creation of Our Universe) and we invite you to a completely different mental journey and we promise that we will go to places you have never travelled before on this imaginary journey that we will start together. Here are some of the questions we ask: Why are we here, who sent us here, and where do we go from here? Who are we and what is required of us? Why couldn’t the mind find its way on its own, alone? What is the true form of the universe and the cause of man's creation? From which perspective should we look at the universe in order to discover the truth about it? What do we see if we look at the world as a new visitor? Why are we in need of the creatures/created things which come into existence by chance? Why is the nature, existing in the world and in the universe, so beautiful? In 12. Word: We compare Qur'an, philosophy, and modern science in terms of understanding and giving meaning to the universe. Thus, the profound difference between, on the one hand Qur'an and on the other hand, philosophy and science, which look at the universe from an irreligious perspective, emerges strikingly. Our "A Gift Pack", however, will take you to another world, with the strength of its logical rules and poeticalness of its literary depictions. In 13. Word: Right after a pleasant and short trip of history of science, we begin a fictional journey in "Cosmic Calendar" and we search for the answers of the following questions: "What should one expect to get from a product made in the name of science? How should its value be assessed?" and we witness that those who could fine what the world "fine-tuning" means and who appreciate it, will graduate from the "Academy of Universe" with a high degree of success. In this way, having given an exemplary lesson about the fact that religion and sciences of Qur'an and Philosophy produce products, in the name of science, that are quite different from each other., it is proved with a striking determination that Qur'an has such a high degree of scientificness compared to positive sciences. We would like you to accompany us in this imaginary and mental journey of discovery. There is only one fixed price for a ticket of the Journey: A strong sense of wonder in the search for truth. This work is a part of our basic/source book called “A Journey of Discovery for an Extraordinary Treasure: Risale-i Nur (The Treatise of Light) Training Program” upon which our “Journeys of Discovery, Risale-i Nur Training Program” is constructed and it is “The comparison of Qur'an, Philosophy and Modern Science in Understanding the Secret of the Universe”, which is the fourth discovery of the five discovery, dealt with in the first main part of that book, which is called “Discovering the Value of the Treasure of Faith”. We strongly suggest and present this book to those who regularly read Risale-i Nur as well as to those who want to get some information for the first time. The epilogue of our book which is entitled “Your Journey Just Begins Now!” is also included in this work as it contains emotional, striking and impressive points coming sincerely from the deepest parts of our hearts about the reading of Risale-i Nur and attendance to the Risale-i Nur Lectures. BOOK INDEX I- The comparison of Qur'an, Philosophy and Modern Science in Understanding the Secret of the Universe * The Story of the Creation of Our Universe (11. Word): We discover the hidden secret of the creation of man and the universe with the help of a wonderful example. * A Gift Package (12. Word-First Principle): We compare Qur'an, philosophy, and modern science in terms of understanding and giving meaning to the universe. Thus, the profound difference between, on the one hand Qur'an and on the other hand, philosophy and science, which look at the universe from an irreligious perspective, emerges strikingly. * To Graduate from the Academy of Universe (A chapter taken from the Thirteenth Word): Having given an exemplary lesson about the fact that religion and sciences of Qur'an and Philosophy produce products, in the name of science, that are quite different from each other., it is proved with a striking determination that Qur'an has such a high degree of scientificness compared to positive sciences. II- Additional Sections * For Those Who Wonder About the Secret of the Universe * The Strategies to Neutralize the Atheistic Evolution With Correct Academic Approaches * Scientific Findings about Evolution and Creation * Scientific Findings about the Miracles of Quran * On Quantum Approach and Divine Truths * Approach to the Laws of Nature * Is it Possible That Material Factors in Nature Come Together and Create Living Beings? * How Is Everything Taking Place with Divine Power? III- Presentations of Academic Training Activities * Questioning the Factors That Determine The Real Value of Scientific Information * Evaluation of the Educational Approach and the Philosophy of Science of Medresetüzzehra