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The Qur'an compares people's situation in the Hereafter to swarming locusts. Using micro-cameras, researchers in the twentieth century discovered that locust swarms contain huge numbers of individuals that behave as a single body and can cover 1,200 square kilometres. They deposit their eggs in sandy soils and emerge in large groups. Up to 1,000 egg pods have been found in one square metre...

Every event in the eternal past was predetermined by Allah. A man is also bound by a destiny ordained for him. The Prophet Muhammad (saas) told his people that they would not encounter anything other than what was predestined for them, for which reason they need to trust in Allah moment by moment and earn the rewards of such an attitude: Say: “Nothing can happen to us except what Allah has ordaine...

If you are ungrateful, Allah is rich beyond need of any of you and He is not pleased with ingratitude in His servants. But if you are grateful, He is pleased with you for that. No burden-bearer can bear another's burden. Then you will return to your Lord and He will inform you of what you did. He knows what the heart contains. (Qur'an, 39:7) Why should Allah punish you if you are thankful...

Allah does not wrong anyone by so much as the smallest speck. And if there is a good deed Allah will multiply it and pay out an immense reward direct from Him. (Qur'an, 4:40) Those who do good will have the best and more! Neither dust nor debasement will darken their faces. They are the Companions of the Garden, remaining in it timelessly, for ever. (Qur'an, 10:26) Who will make a good loa...

He taught Adam the names of all things. Then He arrayed them before the angels and said, 'Tell me the names of these if you are telling the truth.' They said, 'Glory be to You! We have no knowledge except what You have taught us. You are the All-Knowing, the All-Wise.' (Qur'an, 2:31-32) Were it not for Allah's favour to you and His mercy, a group of them would almost have m...

Nature is an incredible source of inspiration for scientists and R&D experts, leading to the development of biomimicry: a new branch of science that seeks to imitate living things. Through biomimicry, researchers are able to develop new technologies by studying and imitating the designs created in nature by Allah. This approach has been applied in the world of technology, particularly in nanot...

Many animals and birds live in societies and form a structured social order, with different roles and tasks assigned to each. For example, honey bees build their nests in colonies with a queen, workers and males, and the queen's main responsibility is laying eggs. Ants live in colonies with a communication network, advanced town planning and military strategies. Smaller birds protect themselve...

If My servants ask you about Me, I am near. I answer the call of the caller when he calls on Me. They should therefore respond to Me and believe in Me so that hopefully they will be rightly guided. (Qur'an, 2:186) "Praise be to Allah Who, despite my old age, has given me Isma'il and Ishaq. My Lord is the Hearer of Prayer." (Qur'an, 14:39) Your Lord says, 'Call on Me and I...

The Prophet Muhammad (saas) Stated That He Would Never Follow Disbelievers To his people, who strove to divert him from the straight path, slandered him, threatened him with murdering and exiled him, the Prophet Muhammad (saas) conveyed the following message: Say: “I am forbidden to worship those you invoke besides Allah.” Say: “I will not yield to your whims and desires. If I did, I would go astr...

The Prophet Muhammad (saas) explained his people that Allah is the only god and summoned them to believe in Allah. He warned against a grievous torment. Some of the relevant verses are as follows: Say: “This is my path. With inner sight, I call on you to believe in Allah, I and all who follow me. Glory be to Allah! I am not one of the idolaters!” (Surah Yusuf, 108) Say: “I call only upon my Lord a...

The Qur'an pointed to the existence of microscopic life forms that are invisible to the naked eye and consist of a single cell. Today, modern technology has enabled us to discover this secret world, with an estimated 20 times more microorganisms than animals on Earth. These tiny life forms are essential for life on Earth, such as the nitrogen cycle, photosynthesis and decomposition of organic...

But to those who do evil in ignorance and then after that repent and put things right, to them your Lord is Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Qur'an, 16:119) Our Lord, make us both Muslims submitted to You, and our descendants a Muslim community submitted to You. Show us our rites of worship and turn towards us. You are the Ever-Returning, the Most Merciful. (Qur'an, 2:128) But as for those...

Their Messengers said to them, 'We are nothing but human beings like yourselves. But Allah shows favour to any of His servants He wills. It is not for us to bring you an authority except by Allah's permission. So let the believers put their trust in Allah. (Qur'an, 14:11) He has given you everything you have asked Him for. If you tried to number Allah's blessings, you could never c...

As with all disbelieving nations, the Prophet Muhammad’s(saas) people also attempted to argue about Allah. Against his nation who assumed such an ugly attitude, the Prophet Muhammad (saas) communicated them that he submitted himself to Allah: Say, “Do you argue with us about Allah when He is our Lord and your Lord? We shall both be judged by our actions. To Him alone we are devoted.” (Surat al-Baq...

The Qur'an provides advice to Prophet Ayyub (peace be upon him) to "stamp the foot" in the face of exhaustion and suffering inflicted by Satan. This movement is beneficial for health, as it increases blood flow and oxygen to cells, eliminates fatigue, and increases resistance to microbes, prevents heart disease, regularizes blood sugar, and raises good cholesterol. Additionally, walk...

Nuh called out to his Lord and said, 'My Lord, my son is one of my family and Your promise is surely the truth and You are the Justest of Judges.' (Qur'an, 11:45) Do they then seek the judgement of the Time of Ignorance? Who could be better at giving judgement than Allah for people with certainty? (Qur'an, 5:50) You who believe! fulfil your contracts. All livestock animals are lawf...

Coronary By-Pass Surgery is a modern day medical procedure to treat hardening of the arteries in the coronary artery which can lead to chest pains and heart attacks due to insufficient blood flow to the heart. The procedure involves splitting the breastbone and removing blockages, allowing the blood to flow again and eliminating chest pain. The verse "Didn't we open up and expand your bre...

Out of pride, non-God fearing people decline to obey a human being or accept that he could be superior to them, in spite of their own certainty about him. As we have also seen in the case of the past nations to whom messengers were sent, such people believe that messengers should possess attributes beyond ordinary human ability and power; in order not to obey them, they offer many excuses, saying...

Olive oil is an important source of health, as mentioned in the Qur'an. It is high in mono-unsaturated fatty acids, which do not contain cholesterol and help keep levels under control. Research has revealed that consuming olive oil lowers LDL and raises antioxidant levels, which helps prevent cell damage. Studies have also shown that olive oil prevents heart and artery disease, as well as brea...

Our Lord, raise up among them a Messenger from them to recite Your Signs to them and teach them the Book and Wisdom and purify them. You are the Almighty, the All-Wise.' (Qur'an, 2:129) If you backslide after the Clear Signs have come to you, know that Allah is Almighty, All-Wise. (Qur'an, 2:209) This is the true account: there is no other god besides Allah. Allah—He is the Almighty, t...

Although the signs of Allah’s existence are obvious, disbelivers find pretexts not to believe and ask for miracles from Allah. The Prophet Muhammad’s (saas) people also asked him to work miracles in order not to adhere to him; the reason why such people asked for miracles was not to have faith or to deepen their faith; it was simply a pretext for their unwillingness to submit themselves to Allah....

The Qur'an reveals that eating pork is forbidden and provides complete protection from the harmful effects of pork under any conditions. This commandment of our Lord's provides complete protection from the harmful effects of pork under any conditions. Until the 20th century, it was impossible to be aware of the danger posed to human health by pork. The fact that the Qur'an, revealed fo...

As all other messengers, the Prophet Muhammad (saas),stated first and foremost that he did not ask for any recompense in return for his communicating Allah’s message. He stated that he did everything to earn Allah’s approval and that he awaited his reward from Allah alone. Some of the verses through which Allah commanded the Prophet Muhammad (saas) to tell people that he did not ask for any reward...

He said, 'No blame at all will fall on you. Today you have forgiveness from Allah. He is the Most Merciful of the merciful. (Qur'an, 12:92) And Ayyub when he called out to his Lord, 'Great harm has afflicted me and You are the Most Merciful of the merciful,' (Qur'an, 21:83)

Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but the Messenger of Allah and the final seal of the prophets. Allah has knowledge of all things. (Surat al-Ahzab, 40) As is stated in the above verses, the Prophet Muhammad (saas) is the last prophet. Through the verses that begin with "Say”, Allah conveyed to our Prophet (saas) what needed to be said to people. Through these verses, our Prophet...