QURANIC EVIDENCES ATTESTING TO aa FACT THAT ij CONTEMPORARY BENEFICIAL WORKS « SCIENCES FALL'UNDER > sust3 RELIGION OF SHAYKH ABDUR RAHMAN BIN NASIR AS-SAADIir DD. j “QURAN c | Has 3 ri , may {HE RELIGION OF ISLAM SHAYKH ABDUR RAHMAN BIN NASIR AS-SAADI© Maktabatulirshad Publications, USA Allrights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any language, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means. Whether electronic, mechanic, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the express permission of the copyright owner. ISBN: 978-1-9432-7725-4 First Edition: Ramadhaan 1436 A.H./June 2015 C.E. Cover Design: Aboo Sulaymaan Muhammad Abdul-Azim bin Joshua Baker Translation by Mostafa Abdul-Hakim Muhammad Lameu Revised & Editing by Maktabatulirshad Staff Typesetting & Formatting by Aboo Sulaymaan Muhammad Abdul-Azim bin Joshua Baker Printing: Ohio Printing Subject: Quran Website: www.maktabatulirshad.com E-mail: info@maktabatulirshad.comCONTENTS BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF THE AUTHOR FOREWORD. CHAPTER 1: THE MEANING OF “BUT ALLAAH SAYS THE TRUTH.”..... we 12 CHAPTER 2: THE SIGNS REFERRING TO THE UNIVERSE AND THE HUMAN BEING... CHAPTER 3: THINKING ABOUT HOW ARE FOODS AND DRINKS RUNNING THROUGH THE HUMAN, CHAPTER 4: THE APPARENT AND HIDDEN BLESSINGS OF ALLAAH... 22 29 CHAPTER 5.. CHAPTER 6: ALLAAH GAVE TO EACH THING ITS. FORM AND NATURE. CHAPTER 7: SENDING THE MESSENGERS WITH THE CLEAR PROOFS, REVEALING WITH THEM THE SCRIPTURE AND THE BALANCE (JUSTICE) AND BRINGING FORTH THE IRON... 40 CHAPTER 8: ALLAAH ORDERS TO THINK DEEPLY AND PONDER .. 2 54 CHAPTER 9: ALLAAH ORDERS CONSULTATION....... 58CHAPTER 10: THE ABHORRENCE OF THE MATERIALIST WHO BELIEVE THAT THE OCCURRENCES ARE ACCIDENTAL... CHAPTER 11: THE UPRIGHTNESS AND SETTING MATTERS RIGHT... CHAPTER 14: SOME OF THE INTELLECTUAL AND TEXTUAL QURANIC EVIDENCE... CHAPTER 15: THE SCIENCES THAT CONTRADICTS THE RELIGION OF ISLAM 100 CHAPTER 16: THE PROPAGATION OF THE ERRANT 104 CHAPTER 17: SOME PEOPLE SAY: THIS IS THE TIME OF SCIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE... 107 CHAPTER 18: THE GREATEST DEMERITS OF SCIENCE CHAPTER 19: ABOUT THE SIGNS OF THE DEVIATIONISTS IN THEIR RELIGION BEING SUITABLE TO EVERY TIME AND PLACE IS ONE OF THE SIGNS OF THE PERFECTNESS OF THE RELIGION OF ISLAM... 118QURANIC EVIDENCES ATTESTING TO THE FACT THAT CONTEMPORARY BENEFICIAL WORKS & SCIENCES FALL UNDER THE RELIGION OF ISLAM BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF THE AUTHOR Our Shaykh 'Abdur Rahman Ibn Nasir as-Saadi was born in the city of 'Unayzah in the year 1307 A.H. [corresponding to the year 1885 C.E.]. His mother Fatimah Bint 'Abdullah Al-'Uthaymeen passed away in 1311 A.H. when he was four years old, shortly after his father died when he was seven years old; so he grew up as an orphan. His father was a scholar in 'Unayzah and worked as the Imam of Masjid-Mas'wakfa in 1310 A.H. before that he was Qari’ [i.e. Reciter of the Qur'an] who would also read the lessons for the Judge in 'Unayzah at that time was Shaykh 'Abdul 'Azeez ibn Muhammad Al- Ma'ne' in Masjidul-Ja'mee'. As mentioned before, Shaykh 'Abdur Rahman as-Saadi was raised an orphan in the house of his brother, by his father’s request. His father’s name was Hamad an- Nasir as-Saadi, and his wife who took care of him made sure he had a good livelihood, may Allah have mercy on her and reward her with good. His older brother Hamad AlI-'Ali Al-Qadee', who was from his mother in a previous marriage--traveled to |India and was occupied with commerce. He had obtained an abundance of wealth, and he would entrust some of the expenditures regarding significant matters with his brother (young as-Saadi). His Seeking Knowledge and His Scholars: When our Shaykh reached the age of discernment, he began memorizing the Qur'an, and he completed memorization of it at 12 years old under the Shaykhul- Qari' [Scholar in Qur'an recitation] Sulaymaan ad- Da'miji. Afterwards, he began Talib ul-'Ilm [student of knowledge], memorizing the short texts, he was solemn and committed to the extent that he had obtained in his youth what no other had done, emerging among his colleagues. When his colleagues observed him surpassing them in the sciences, they would receive tutoring from him. He then became a student and teacher all at the same time. His Scholars: He would seek knowledge under the scholars in his city of 'Unayzah, among them was his Shaykh, Al- 'Allamah Saleh ibn 'Uthman al-Qa'dee; he was the judge of 'Unayzah from 1281 until 1351 A.H. who had [6]QURANIC EVIDENCES ATTESTING TO THE FACT THAT CONTEMPORARY BENEFICIAL WORKS & SCIENCES FALL UNDER THE RELIGION OF ISLAM sought knowledge in al-Hejaz [i.e. Before it was called Saudi Arabia] and in Egypt for 17 years. He took on judicial duties in succession of Shaykh Ibraheem ibn Jasir for a period of 27 years in 1324 A.H. until his passing in 1351 A.H., and Saadi stayed close to him up until the Shaykh's death. Among his Mashayakh [i.e. Plural for Shaykh] was the Qa'dee [i.e. Judge] of 'Unayzah, Shaykh Ibraheem ibn Hamad al-Jasir [1241-1338A.H.] who studied in Sham [Sierra], Iraq and he resided there for some years. Our Shaykh, as-Saadi studied under him for the duration of his judicial term from 1318- 1324 A.H. Among his Mashayakh was our senior scholar Shaykh al-Muhaddith 'Ali ibn Nasir Abu Wadee' [1273- 1361 A.H_] who traveled to India to seek knowledge, taking from the scholar of scholars there al-'Allamah Nadeer Hussein. Our Shaykh ibn Saadi earned 'Tjaaza [ie. Permission to teach] in riwayaat fie. Hadeeth narrations], Just like what we had obtained from the Shaykh ibn Saadi in Bukhari, Muslim, Sunan, Musnad (ie. Chain of hadith) and other than that. Likewise, the Shaykh Abu Wadee' had taken from al-'Allamah Sadeeq Hasan Khan al-Qanujee the well-renown scholar may Allah have mercy on them. 7Among the Mashayakh as-Saadi took from was Shaykh Muhammad Ameen ash-Shangqitee [1289-1351 A.H_] from Maratainiyah, who had traveled about the Islamic world and fought against the English in Basra [ie. South port of Iraq]. Our Shaykh Saadi took knowledge from him when he arrived in 'Unayzah and resided there for four years. Among the Mashayakh was Shaykh Muhammad Ibn ‘Abdul Kareem ash-Shubul, Shaykh ‘Abdullah ibn 'Ayada, Shaykh Muhammad ibn 'Abdul 'Azeez ibn Manee', Shaykh Ibraheem Ibn Saleh ibn 'Isaa and so forth may Allah have mercy on all of them. Saadi studied under these 'Ulama and benefited much along with that which he took of comprehension, tirelessness upon seeking knowledge and indulging the books of Shaykhul-Islam Ibn Taymiyah and his student Ibn Qayyim—he benefited from that. Allah had opened for him a monumental opening in which anyone would bear witness to just by reading his books and authoring. [3]QURANIC EVIDENCES ATTESTING TO THE FACT THAT CONTEMPORARY BENEFICIAL WORKS & SCIENCES FALL UNDER THE RELIGION OF ISLAM FOREWORD In the name of Allaah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Indeed, all praise is due to Allaah. We praise Him, seek refuge with Him, and seek His forgiveness. We seek refuge with Allaah from the evils of our souls and the mistakes in our actions. Whosoever Allaah Guides, there is none who can misguide him, and whomever Allaah misguides, there is none that can guide him. And I testify that none has the right to be worshiped but Allaah alone, and I testify that Muhammad (Acsssctif) is His Prophet and Messenger. As for what follows: This book includes the decisive proofs that The Religion of Islam, its sciences, its deeds and its teachings includes all kinds of goodness, mercifulness and guidance, and righteousness and correctness of every type in all cases. Also, the cosmic sciences and the beneficial modern technologies are considered an [IFOREWORD integral part of the sciences of religion, but its deeds are not opposed to it as argued by the ignorant or the materialists. However, every science regarded to be beneficial to religion and life, groups and individuals is an integral part of Islam. The religion of Islam referred to it and guided the people to it in addition to every benefit till the Day of Resurrection. It is clear that the modern technologies if not based on religion and relevant to it, will be more harmful rather than beneficial and worse rather than better. However, this central principle requires two aspects: Firstly: to know what is signified by the Quran and the Sunnah briefly and in detail. Secondly: to be aware of the facts and actual occurrences recognized by the unprejudiced rational people. Whenever anybody knows the two aspects, then he will be aware that it is relevant to the sciences of Islam. Also, its deeds and industries are originally good and virtuous. Moreover, the one who is aware of them knows one aspect through the other, and the mistake will be made when violating one of them or both. [10]QURANIC EVIDENCES ATTESTING TO THE FACT THAT CONTEMPORARY BENEFICIAL WORKS & SCIENCES FALL UNDER THE RELIGION OF ISLAM Whenever the major issues are recognized, they shall be rendered to the minor ones. And whenever one speaks about minor issues before understanding the | major ones, a grievous mistake will be made, and the suspicions that deceive the ignorant will be made | public, or they will be held public by the opinionated. Abdurrahman Bin Nasir Bin Saadi [11]CHAPTER 1: THE MEANING OF “BUT ALLAAH SAYS THE TRUTH.” CHAPTER 1: THE MEANING OF “BUT ALLAAH SAYS THE TRUTH.” And Allaah says: 40 50) 2b SN Ls SG > “But Allaah says the truth, and He guides to the right way.” [Soorah Al-Ahzab 33:4] This prestigious verse declared that Allaah the Almighty says the truth. Meaning the truth and certainty of His sayings, and justice and wisdom of His dos and don'ts. So, everything Allaah told is right and sincere, and beneficial to the creation in setting right their beliefs and manners, their religion, and worldly life right. Everything ordered by Allaah is regarded righteous, kind, charitable, beneficial and blessed, and everything forbidden by Him is considered harmful, wrong and immoral not only in religious matters but worldly ones as well. This great principle, mentioned in this verse and others, is detailed in Islamic Sharia (ie. legislation). [12]QURANIC EVIDENCES ATTESTING TO THE FACT THAT CONTEMPORARY BENEFICIAL WORKS & SCIENCES FALL UNDER THE RELIGION OF ISLAM Then He says: (0 5 28H ) “And He guides to the (right) way.” The right way is that which leads to the truth told and judged by Allaah. Allaah decreed that He will make this truth clear to His worshippers through the clear intellectual and textual evidence. He also says in another verse: “We will show them Our Signs in the universe, and in their own selves until it becomes manifest to them that this (the Quran) is the truth.” [Soorah Fussilat 41:53] When Allaah told about Tawheed (worshipping Allaah Alone) and His Oneness in all aspects, also, His [13]CHAPTER 1: THE MEANING OF “BUT ALLAAH SAYS THE TRUTH.” command to be worshiped alone, no partners with Him, and to be sincere in worshipping Him. Also, Allaah’s sayings, His Promise, and His threat are true, His Messenger and His Book are true. Allaah told about all this, He said that He must show them Signs, in their own selves, in the universe until it becomes manifest to them that this is the truth, and anything else is untrue. So, all the Signs in the universe and the selves realize all these great principles by which Allaah manifested to be the truth. Allaah’s Sayings, Book, Religion are true such as the Signs in the universe that are mentioned in the following verse: ate JN okt ANG ogcall ge bp “Verily, in the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the alternation of night and day, there are indeed signs for men _ of understanding.” [Soorah Ali Imran 3:190] . And Allaah says: [14]QURANIC EVIDENCES ATTESTING TO THE FACT THAT CONTEMPORARY BENEFICIAL WORKS & SCIENCES FALL UNDER THE RELIGION OF ISLAM 4 ey eS tah te AN ac MB oe ACSI Ge v fae od {© Die oh JS ANG ea aol “Verily, in the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the alternation of night and day, and the ships which sail through the sea with that which is of use to mankind, and the water (rain) which Allaah sends down from the sky and makes the earth alive therewith after its death, and the moving (living) creatures of all kinds that He has scattered therein, and in the veering of winds and clouds which are held between the sky and the earth, are indeed Ayat (proofs, evidence, signs, etc.) for people of understanding.” [Soorah Al-Baqarah 2:164| There are many verses that Allaah informs us about the . matters of the universe, and these are Signs and evidence of the Allaah’s Oneness and Truthfulness, [15]CHAPTER 1: THE MEANING OF “BUT ALLAAH SAYS THE TRUTH.” and the truthfulness of His Messengers. He is the one who created these great creatures with their magnificent characteristics, with this wonderful system, the flawless creation, and the innovation and magnificence, He is the Only Lord, and the Only One deserving of worship, All-Merciful and All-Wise. He surrounds all things with (His) Knowledge. He is the one who has all these qualities should be worshipped Alone, no partners with Him, and should be remembered and given thanks because of the overwhelming charity and perfect graces; So what is present within this great creation of these graces is an indication of the Perfect Ability and the greatest Power. Also, the flawless system and the perfect nature is an indication that His Wisdom and Gratefulness is comprehensive. Moreover, the various properties refer to His Will and Inclination. Furthermore, the benefits and advantages for worshippers, which are countless and its kinds are incalculable, in addition to its types and genres, are indication that worshipping and being sincere to Him is a must and that Who created these magnificent creatures is Able to give life to the dead and is Able to do all things. [16]QURANIC EVIDENCES ATTESTING TO THE FACT THAT CONTEMPORARY BENEFICIAL WORKS & SCIENCES FALL UNDER THE RELIGION OF ISLAM CHAPTER 2: THE SIGNS REFERRING TO THE UNIVERSE AND THE HUMAN BEING Concerning the signs in the human being, Allaah (0 id DKS 5) “And also in your own selves. Will you not then see?” [Soorah Adh-Dhariyat 51:21] | LoD OG aad » tk Ogata Hy | ns | (053 | “Does not man see that We have created him | from Nutfah (mixed male and female sexual discharge - semen drops). Behold he (stands forth) as an open opponent.” [Soorah Yaasin 36:77] 07]CHAPTER 2: THE SIGNS REFERRING TO THE UNIVERSE AND THE HUMAN BEING {OK Se ROLLY Udy “So let man see from what he is created. He is created from a water gushing forth.” [Soorah At- Tariq 86:5-6] And in many other verses Allaah (Jt5;%2;4) told mankind to contemplate and look at the beginning of the creation, its evolution and how he is evolved from semen drops till he became a perfect man in his body and mind. And how Allaah created him well and established his organs in an excellent system by putting every organ in its right place that suits it best. Then look at his food, and the influence of appetite for foods, drinks, and the like. Moreover, the systems which help one eat and drink, and the flaming heat that cooks the light and heavy food, and then takes it through all parts of the body. So, every organ has its proportion of food, without it mankind will pass away. Moreover, Allaah makes channels in which the useless food and dregs (i.e. remains) are released out of the body in order not to harm it or make it lost. Also, mankind should consider the intellect that Allaah established in him, which distinguish him from all the other animals, and by which Allaah guided [18]QURANIC EVIDENCES ATTESTING TO THE FACT THAT CONTEMPORARY BENEFICIAL WORKS & SCIENCES FALL UNDER THE RELIGION OF ISLAM mankind to countless and numberless worldly and religious ways. Just as Allaah led mankind through the intellect to follow the religion and sciences of the Messengers, He also guided him through the intellect to make use of the renewable materials in the universe, and the inventions and industries. Allaah (05;%\%:2.) said that everything in the heavens and the earth is subjected to us to make use of its signs and get its treasures and extract its benefits. We should be grateful to Allaah for this subjugation, guidance and blessings that we can get none of it without Allaah’s graces and blessings. Moreover, one of the signs in the human being and the universe is that Allaah (jté;%2z.) said that He (365515:2.) subjected all of what is in the heavens and the earth, the minerals and elements in the universe. Then Allaah (5;45:.) said that He has brought him out from the wombs of his mother while he knows nothing. And He gave you hearing, sight, heart and the mechanisms of science, and He taught you what you did not know. Then mankind obtained actually, by way of such subjugation and this teaching, the techniques of [19]CHAPTER 2: THE SIGNS REFERRING TO THE UNIVERSE AND THE HUMAN BEING science and kinds of wonderful inventions. By which the industries are upgraded, the inventions are expanded, the benefits are varied, the farther countries became nearer, the people in the west and the east can talk together. Is this not a clear evidence that Allaah is All-Powerful, and that He is Right when He told about the unseen matters that the ones who denied them as they were impossible, and compares Who says to a thing ‘exist’ and it is to the poor man concerning His Knowledge, Ability and all His properties. So, Allaah shows them the aspects of His Ability by way of the human being, the thing that indicated that His Creator and Guide is All-Powerful and also refers to the Oneness of Allaah and the sincerity of His Messengers. Allaah still shows them gradually the signs in the universe and within the human being, so those who want to follow the truth are the ones who made good use of it. But the perfect proof is established against the stubborn and obstinate. So, their knowledge will become harmful to them if they are arrogant because of knowledge, or they are charged with untrue vanity. Then Allaah created mankind and provided him with every means so that man can learn every kind of knowledge and the [20]QURANIC EVIDENCES ATTESTING TO THE FACT THAT CONTEMPORARY BENEFICIAL WORKS & SCIENCES FALL UNDER THE RELIGION OF ISLAM | different religious and worldly sciences. Allaah connects these together, and He commanded us to establish worship and to seek the help of these means for performing worldly and religious matters. Allaah says: 3 bas Ui cal & I ET we » | {Oh ois “O (you) Messengers! Eat of the Taiyyibat (all) kinds of Halal food which Allaah has made lawful (meat of slaughtered eatable animals, milk products, fats, vegetables, fruits, etc.) and do righteous deeds.” [Soorah Al-Mu’minun 23:51] And He commanded the believers the same as the Messengers, He says: | ES GE eb oe WE Mk alll ae > oo 4@ SoS 1 BE 0 SWEAR | “O you who believe (in the Oneness of Allaah - | Islamic Monotheism)! Eat of the lawful things [21]CHAPTER 2: THE SIGNS REFERRING TO THE UNIVERSE AND THE HUMAN BEING that We have provided you with, and be grateful to Allaah, if it is indeed He Whom you worship.” [Soorah Al-Bagarah 2:172] Also, Allaah says: & Bb atl & Biv Ga Al a ion oul “Say (O Muhammad (Acs): “Who has forbidden the adornment with clothes given by Allaah, which He has produced for His slaves, and At-Taiyyibat (all kinds of Halal (lawful things) of food?” Say: “They are, in the life of this world, for those who believe, (and) and exclusively for them (believers) on the Day of Resurrection (the disbelievers will not share them) .” [Soorah Al-A’raf 7:32] The believers obtained all aspects of blessings in this life and the life to come. They make use of all kinds of Halal food and all types of countless benefits to worship and comply with Allaah. Being occupied with these advantages that help set right the matters of life [22]QURANIC EVIDENCES ATTESTING TO THE FACT THAT CONTEMPORARY BENEFICIAL WORKS & SCIENCES FALL UNDER THE RELIGION OF ISLAM and the life to come become a kind of worship and means of nearness. But the other materialists and those who went astray, they know only the outside appearance of this worldly life, and they are heedless of the Hereafter. They are preoccupied with the life and forgot religion, they forgot Allaah, and He caused them to forget themselves and their own benefits. Thus, they enjoyed this worldly life as the grazing livestock, and they lost this life and the one to come, verily that will be a manifest loss. They are concerned with reasons and forgot Who made it. Their relation with Allaah is disconnected when they were arrogant. Allaah says about them: 2 Z aig bd Che Neds sa ed (O All nl AY SE Lt “Verily, those who dispute about the Ayat (proofs, evidence, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) of Allaah, without any authority having come to them, there is nothing [23]CHAPTER 2: THE SIGNS REFERRING TO THE UNIVERSE AND THE HUMAN BEING else in their breasts except pride (to accept you) (Muhammad (AcjsEai{) as a Messenger of Allaah and to obey you). They will never have it (ie. Prophethood which Allaah has bestowed upon you). So seek refuge in Allaah (O Muhammad (icjsecii{-) from the arrogant). Verily, it is He Who is the All-Hearer, the All- seer.” [Soorah Ghafir 40:56] Seek refuge with Allaah from such arrogance makes mankind unhappy: B Abe ty lS ctrl ley she Cy 4 685 EE oY 365 LM “Then when their Messengers came to them with clear proofs, they were glad (and proud) with that which they had of the knowledge (of worldly things). And that at which they used to mock, surrounded them (i.e. the punishment).” [Soorah Ghafir 40: 83] 24]QURANIC EVIDENCES ATTESTING TO THE FACT THAT CONTEMPORARY BENEFICIAL WORKS & SCIENCES FALL UNDER THE RELIGION OF ISLAM CHAPTER 3: THINKING ABOUT HOW ARE FOODS AND DRINKS RUNNING THROUGH THE HUMAN BODY If the servant thinks about his living, food, and beverages, how it enters through one entry and settle in one place that is the stomach. In this place, Allaah (5G5:2.) makes heat and some other reasons for the food and drinks to be heated and so that the pure, useful and essential food can be digested. This food and dregs (i.e. remains) will be distributed in all the parts of the body to be fed and grown. But the dregs (ie. remains) exits the body in order not to remain so that it will cause harm and death. This above mentioned big laboratory is still performing its duties by Allaah’s permission. Is this accidental and natural as the materialists claim, or is it by the Decree of the All-mighty, the All-knowing, Who made everything He has created good and He began the creation of man from clay. Then He created offspring from semen of despised water (male and female sexual discharge). Then He fashioned him in due proportion and [25]CHAPTER 3: THINKING ABOUT HOW ARE FOODS AND DRINKS RUNNING THROUGH THE HUMAN BODY | breathed into him the soul (created by Allaah for that person), and He gave him hearing (ears), sight (eyes) and hearts. So Blessed is Allaah, the Best of creators? Allaah talked about the Resurrection through thinking about man's stages and how he evolves, He says: SHEE ge a5 AG ey 2 IS, 5 A AN ee GS tH te HT a ag este. Bip Bas © pd SE 2 Es [26]QURANIC EVIDENCES ATTESTING TO THE FACT THAT CONTEMPORARY BENEFICIAL WORKS & SCIENCES FALL UNDER THE RELIGION OF ISLAM “O mankind! If you are in doubt about the Resurrection, then verily, We have created you (ie. Adam) from dust, then from a Nutfah (mixed drops of male and female sexual discharge i.e. the offspring of Adam), then from a clot (a piece of thick coagulated blood) then from a little lump of flesh - some formed and some unformed (as in the case of miscarriage) - that We may make (it) clear to you (i.e. to show you Our Power and Ability to do what We will). And cause whom We will remain in the wombs for an appointed term, and then We bring you out as infants, then (give you growth) that you may reach your age of full strength. And among you there is he who dies (young), and among there is he who is brought back to the miserable old age, so that he knows nothing after having known. And you see the earth barren, but when We send down water (rain) on it, it is stirred (to life), and it swells and puts forth every lovely kind (of growth) That is because Allaah: He is 227]CHAPTER 3: THINKING ABOUT HOW ARE FOODS AND DRINKS RUNNING THROUGH | THE HUMAN BODY the truth, and it is He who gives life to the dead, and it is He Who can do all things And surely, the Hour is coming, there is no doubt about it; and indeed, Allaah will resurrect those who are in the graves..” [Soorah Al-Hajj 22:5-7] Allaah (St to another and giving growth to the land after being ’61a;4,) made man’s evolution from one stage barren as an evidence and proof of these five matters that distinguish the believers and affirm them as those who believe in Allaah and His Messengers and as an evidence of these concrete intellectual proofs. [28]QURANIC EVIDENCES ATTESTING TO THE FACT THAT CONTEMPORARY BENEFICIAL WORKS & SCIENCES FALL UNDER THE RELIGION OF ISLAM CHAPTER 4: THE APPARENT AND HIDDEN BLESSINGS OF ALLAAH Allaah (jti;5:2.) said: 56 i Ka gd xd ASG) (ou “And whatever of blessings and good things you have, it is from Allaah. Then, when harm touches you, to Him you cry aloud for help.” [Soorah An-Nahl 16:53] Allaah (35%) counted all kinds of blessings in His Book for the servants to acknowledge, Allaah (S822) said: Be Wye BOA ccs 3,5 y © Sy “They recognize the Grace of Allaah, yet they deny it (by worshipping others besides Allaah) [29]CHAPTER 4: THE APPARENT AND HIDDEN BLESSINGS OF ALLAAH and most of them are disbelievers (deny the Prophethood of Muhammad (Acjs&ai).” [Soorah An-Nahl 16:83] Thus, all the apparent and hidden blessings are given by Allaah alone not by anyone else, and also by reasons guided and made easy by Allaah. Allaah is the One, Who created these benefits and created the ways for obtaining them. They include the blessings of religion and worldly life. The branches of knowledge in the universe are bestowed and made easy by Allaah. He has taught mankind that which he did not know and has made him able to do what he is not able to do without His assistance. Thus, man should give thanks to Allaah (S541) through acknowledgment that these blessings are given and made easy by Him and utilize these blessings to implement the thing that the servant was created for). [30]Allaah (St QURANIC EVIDENCES ATTESTING TO THE FACT THAT CONTEMPORARY BENEFICIAL WORKS & SCIENCES FALL UNDER THE RELIGION OF ISLAM CHAPTER 5 ) said: A & al E34 ad i See Ty Heer BR bo GAT 3 oat gu A dl 2e1 “In the name of Allaah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, Alif - Lam - Ra This is a Book which we have revealed to you (O Muhammad (dciskecif)) in order that you might lead mankind out of darkness (of disbelief and polytheism) into light (of belief in the Oneness of Allaah and Islamic Monotheism) by their Lord's Leave to the Path of the All-Mighty, the Owner of all Praise Allaah to Whom belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth! And woe to the disbelievers from a severe torment.” [Soorah Ibrahim 14:1-2] [31] we 4O oF Ne &CHAPTER 5 Allaah (%4:.) told that He has revealed the Quran to His Messenger Muhammad (A501 of overwhelming ignorance and injustice, and all kinds of evils to lead mankind out of accumulated darkness to teach them what they do not know, and to lead their desires and passions to their prosperity and to believe in Allaah 41532.) and His Messengers and to obey Allaah (4:2) and His Messengers in order that their knowledge may grow and their path will be clear and straight. Thus, they will be given all good things and be protected from the evils and harms. Whoever received this Book, which is the greatest blessing with understanding, acceptance and compliance with its orders and guidelines that set right one’s religion and worldly life, he will be led to the Straight Path. But whoever turns away from the Quran or opposed it, this is the disbeliever whose matters went wrong, and woe to the disbelievers from a severe torment. Their disbelief was not out of obscurity and confusion of righteousness or following the right path, but it is out of loving wealth and worldly desires that led them out of guidance and truth, so, they loved and preferred this life over the hereafter, they are far astray. Which error is greater than those who preferred his own desire over [32]QURANIC EVIDENCES ATTESTING TO THE FACT THAT CONTEMPORARY BENEFICIAL WORKS & SCIENCES FALL UNDER THE RELIGION OF ISLAM guidance, grief over happiness and evil over right matters? Allaah (s(;%\5:4) said: AIBA HK ASAI aS oy »> 4 @ hgh 5 Ga “Verily, within that is indeed a reminder for him who has a heart or gives ear while he is heedful.” [Soorah Qaaf 50:37] The intellect alone cannot recognize Allaah, or knows how to worship Him, or knows the News of the Day of Resurrection until it is guided by the light of revelation that Allaah sent down to His Messenger, and to have a heart that forms ideas and conceptions which turn into desires and passions that urge one to prefer beneficial over harmful, good over bad, error over guidance, and good manners over wrong ones. Thus, if the living heart looks within the revelation and ponders on the beliefs, morals and good deeds called for by the Messengers, it will prefer nothing else. So, it knows there is nothing after the truth but error. The conceptions and knowledge without a heart that seeks good and the truth is not enough, but they might cause [33]CHAPTER 5 harm because they are devoid of belief, proper directions and that they are proud of it. Allaah (;1&4.) said about those: Je Beek “But take every precaution for yourselves.”[Soorah An-Nisaa 4:102] This verse includes Allaah's command to be ready as possible as they can, including the intellectual, political, material, and mental power. Taking precaution from every enemy by any means. All of the small and heavy industries, inventions, weapons and forts are included. The religion of Islam urges the true progress and all aspects of power. However, the enemies of Islam claimed that it drawbacks the development, they, in fact, know these are claims and lies about Islam. However, they are accustomed to claiming and lying. They thought, out of ignorance, that they will deceive the educated people. Every educated person knows they are liars and dishonest, but the ignorant and the errant who does not know anything about Islam are the ones who are deceived. But the enemies of Islam are showing it in a poor fashion so that they can spread their claims and errors. Thus, whoever knows the reality of Islam, they will realize that the matters (of religion and worldly life) cannot be set right without Islam. The real teachings of [43]CHAPTER 7: SENDING THE MESSENGERS, WITH THE CLEAR PROOFS, REVEALING WITH THEM THE SCRIPTURE AND THE BALANCE (JUSTICE) AND BRINGING FORTH THE IRON Islam are the best proof that it is sent down by the All- Wise, Worthy of all praise (Allaah ‘¢¥), the All- Knower of the unseen and the seen, Merciful to His creation as He legislated this religion for them and said about it: BN 2a HAE AED) PARES 2255 asthe syle Ue Keel wt S68 Bolte ob BG Chet {@ “Indeed, Allaah conferred a great favor on the believers when He sent among them a Messenger (Muhammad (Acjscesiit>)) from among themselves, reciting to them His verses (the Quran), and purifying them (from sins by their following him), and instructing them (in) the Book (the Quran) and Al-Hikmah {the wisdom and the Sunnah of the Prophet Acsukeiiile (i.e. his legal ways, statements, acts of [44]QURANIC EVIDENCES ATTESTING TO THE FACT THAT CONTEMPORARY BENEFICIAL WORKS & SCIENCES FALL UNDER THE RELIGION OF ISLAM. worship), while before that they had been in manifest error.” [Soorah Al-Imran 3:164] And Allaah (SG5%e3.) says: Ky Seiki sly ee ea oh “This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My Favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion.” [Soorah Al-Maa’idah 5:3] And Allaah (i622) said: CLA A a Sat By “Truly, the religion with Allaah is Islam.” [Soorah Aali-Imran 3:19] And Allaah (té622.) said: [45]CHAPTER 7: SENDING THE MESSENGERS WITH THE CLEAR PROOFS, REVEALING WITH THEM THE SCRIPTURE AND THE BALANCE (JUSTICE) AND BRINGING FORTH THE IRON (2 SESE: Lyle 65H) “And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted of him.” [Soorah Aali-Imran 3:85] Allaah (31/3532) also said: kad od ey Be gee) coe { © 8 AAS AY 55) H) “And who is better in judgment than Allaah for a people who have firm faith.” [Soorah Al- Maa’idah 5:50] Also, Allaah (34:2) said about the Prophet Muhammad (Acssedii>) and the religion that he revealed:QURANIC EVIDENCES ATTESTING TO THE FACT THAT CONTEMPORARY BENEFICIAL WORKS & SCIENCES FALL UNDER THE RELIGION OF ISLAM JEG cise We fs Ege We ZS 3585 cx Vo aol Gye Ge gil ooh gh Us ess (@ apes “Those who follow the Messenger, the Prophet who can neither read nor write (i.e. Muhammad (Acsaea{-) whom they find written with them in the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel), - he commands them for Al-Ma'ruf (i.e. Islamic Monotheism and all that Islam has ordained); and forbids them from Al-Munkar (i.e. disbelief, polytheism of all kinds, and all that Islam has forbidden); he allows them as lawful At-Taiyyibat (i.e. all good and lawful as regards things, deeds, beliefs, persons, foods), and prohibits them as unlawful Al-Khaba’ith (i.e. all evil and lawful as regards things, deeds, beliefs, persons, foods), he releases them from their heavy burdens (of Allaah's Covenant with the children of Israel), and from the fetters (bindings) that were upon them. So those who [47]CHAPTER 7: SENDING THE MESSENGERS, WITH THE CLEAR PROOFS, REVEALING WITH THEM THE SCRIPTURE AND THE BALANCE (JUSTICE) AND BRINGING FORTH THE IRON believe in him (Muhammadic5.¢i(~), honor him, help him, and follow the light (the Quran) which has been sent down to him, it is they who will be the successful.” [Soorah Al-A’raf 7:157] Allaah (505%) told us that the Prophet (Acsuiesif\>) commanded us for every Ma'ruf in terms of Sharia and intellect. He forbade us from every Munkar and allowed us At-Taiyyibat (all lawful and right things) and prohibited us from Al-Khaba'ith (evil and unlawful things). However, the religion is considered easy to perform. He released them from their heavy burdens and the fetters (bindings). Whoever sticks to him, believes in him, and follows the light (the Quran) which has been sent down to him, it is they who will be the successful (in religion and worldly life). The word “Success” means to get what you want and desire, and to be saved from loss and fear because it guides to that which is most just and right (meaning good sayings and righteous deeds). Allaah (5024) said: (O65 KING WIR Hy [48]