QUR'AN AYATH EXPLANATION :- ~ THE EXPANSION OF THE UNIVERSE

Edwin Hubble with his giant telescope
In the Qur'an, which was revealed fourteen centuries ago at a time
when the science of astronomy was still primitive, the expansion ofthe
universe was described in the following terms:
And it is We Who have constructed the heaven with might, and verily,
it isWe Who are steadily expanding it. (Qur'an, 51:47)
The word "heaven," as stated in the verse above, is used in various
places inthe Qur'an. It is referring to space and the wider universe.
Here again, the word is used with this meaning, stating that the
universe "expands." The Arabic word " moosiaaoona " in the term" inna
lamoosiaaoona ," translated into English as " it is We Who are
steadilyexpanding it ", comes from the verb " evsea ," meaning "to
expand." The prefix "la" emphasises the following name or title and
adds a sense of "to a great extent." This expression therefore means
"We expand the sky or the universe to a great extent." This is the
very conclusion that science has reached today. 1
Georges Lemaitre
Until the dawn of the 20 th century, the only view prevailing in the
world of science was that "the universe has a constant nature and it
has existed since infinite time." However, modern research,
observations, and calculations carried out by means of modern
technology have revealed that the universe in fact had a beginning and
that it constantly "expands."
At the beginning of the 20 th century, the Russian physicist Alexander
Friedmann and the Belgian cosmologist Georges Lemaitre theoretically
calculated that the universe is in constant motion and that it is
expanding.
From the moment of the Big Bang, the universe has been constantly
expanding at a great speed. Scientists compare the expanding universe
to the surface of a balloon that is inflated.
This notion was confirmedby the use of observational data in 1929.
While observing thesky with a telescope, Edwin Hubble, the American
astronomer, discovered that the stars and galaxies were constantly
moving away from each other.

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QUR'AN AYATH EXPLANATION :- ~ THE COMING OF THE UNIVERSE INTO EXISTENCE

Until the mid-20 th century,the prevalent view across the world was
that the universe was infinite, had existed forever and that it will
continue to do so for all time. According to this view, known as the
"static universe model," the universe had no end or beginning.
In maintaining that the universe is a collection of fixed, static and
unchanging substances, this view has constituted the basis of
materialist philosophy and has consequently rejected the existence of
a Creator. However, as science and technology progressed during the 20
th century, the static universe model has been completely uprooted.
We have now entered the 21 st century and a new dawn is upon us.
Through numerous experiments, observations and calculation conducted
by some of the world's most prominent thinkers, modern physics has
proven that the universe did indeed have a beginning, that it came
into being from nothing ina single moment in a hugeexplosion.
Furthermore, it has been established that the universe is not fixed
and static, as materialists still stubbornly maintain. On the
contrary, it is undergoing a constant process of movement, change and
expansion. These recently-establishedfacts all act as nails in the
coffin of the static universe theory. Today, all these facts are
universally accepted by the scientific community.
The origin of the universe is described in the Qur'an in the following verse:
He is the Originator of the heavens and the earth. (Qur'an, 6:101)
This information is in full agreement with the findings of
contemporary scientists. As we stated earlier, the conclusion
thatastrophysics has reached today is that the entire universe,
together with the dimensions of matter and time, came into existence
as a result of a great explosion that occurred a long time ago. This
event, known as "The Big Bang," is the catalyst for the creation of
the universe from nothingness. This explosion, all parties in
thescientific community agree, emanated from a single point some 15
billion years ago. (See Harun Yahya, The Creation of the Universe ,
Al-AttiquePublishers Inc. Canada, 2000)
Before the Big Bang, there was no such thing as matter. From a
condition of non-existence in which neither matter, nor energy, nor
even time existed-and which can only be described
metaphysically-matter, energy, and time were all created in an
instant. This fact, only recently discovered by modern physics, was
announced tous in the Qur'an 1,400 years ago.
The sensitive sensors on board the COBE space satellite, launched by
NASAin 1992, captured evidentiary remnants of the Big Bang. This
discovery served as evidence for the Big Bang, which is the scientific
explanation of the fact that the universe was created from nothing.

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ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ Life of this world is temporary

Throughout the world, all people, without exception,talk about or at
least thinkabout one issue at one point in their lives: living along
life, and to avoid dying if at all possible... Scientists have been
devoting serious effort to this end for many centuries, and have tried
to find formulas to make people live a longer life. However, to this
day, no progress has been made. Hence, with the verse, "Wedid not give
any human being before you immortality. And if you die, will they then
be immortal? Every self will taste death. We test you with both good
and evil as a trial. And you will bereturned to Us," (Surat
al-Anbiya': 34-35) Allah instructs us that each person was created
mortal, a fact which each will certainly face at his appointed time.
Regardless of the fact that people refrain from thinking or accepting
the reality of death, the truth is that mankind is mortal. In any
case, this worldly life is exceedingly short and transient. Each one
is sent to this world in order to be tested for a period oftime
ranging from sixty toseventy years. Therefore, itwould be a great
mistake for anyone to base his plans on this worldly life alone, to
accept this short-lived sojourn as his true life, and to forget the
hereafter where he will live forever.
This fact stands out clear and simple so that all can easily
comprehend it. Yet, as indicated in the following verse: "He Who
created death and life to test which of you is best in action. He is
the Almighty, the Ever-Forgiving," (Surat al-Mulk: 2) Allah adorned
this world in order to create this environment inwhich man will be
tested. One should not be deceived by the fact that some people
compete with each other to maximize their enjoymentof these worldly
blessings.Because, as the verses of the Qur'an indicate, those who
live in negligence could in no way be deemed a group one should
measure up to. Those, who strive to accumulate and heap up belongings,
sacrifice their beliefs in order to acquire authority, and who play
roles to earn the appreciation or approbation of others, are in fact
running after illusory ideals. To suppose that this worldly life is
real, and to run hopelesslyafter mundane benefits and rewards, is just
as illogical, comical and humiliating as mistaking the scenes of a
play for reality.
However, it should always be kept in mind that, not only those who
devote themselves to this worldlylife, but also those who expend
effort to acquire benefits both in this worldand the hereafter, are
deluded. The life of this world was created as a blessing for mankind.
While they are here, people should make the best possible use of its
many splendors, and enjoyits many blessings. Yet, one should never
idealize nor run after these blessings with excessive desire or
ambition. He should utilize them all to live according to the religion
in the best possible manner, to appreciate Allah, and to give thanks,
after having recognized that which has been bestowed upon him by
Allah. Acting in accordance with such reasoning as, "I can lead a life
both to gain Allah's consent and to make the best use of the benefits
of the worldly life," would bea thought-pattern damaging to one's
sincerity.
In the following verse, referring to some of His prophets, Allah
reminds mankind that the behaviorof those who keep solely the
hereafter in mind are the best in merit with Him:
And remember Our servants Ibrahim, Ishaq and Ya'qub, men of true
strength and inner sight.We purified their sincerity through
sincereremembrance of the Abode. In Our eyes they are among the best
of chosen men. (Surah Sad: 45-47)
Nevertheless, Allah bestows the greatest worldly blessings upon those
who sincerely turn to Him and desire the hereafter. Thus, one who
distances himself from sincerity by saying, "Let me have both this
world and the next," will in the end be deprived of both. One who
longs for the hereafter alone will gain the blessings both of this
world and the next.
Similarly, renown Turkish scholar Bediuzzaman Said Nursi said, "The
secret of this matter lies in sincerity.The transient pleasures of
this world become an ultimate purpose for thosewho have not succeeded
to attain spiritual purity. Thus, the acts done by these people for
the hereafter are effected by these pleasures, and their sincerity is
tainted. Because worldly objectives, pleasures couldnot be sought
along with deeds to earn otherworldly rewards. If so, sincerity is
harmed." 1 He underlined that the aim to gain both worldly and
otherworldly benefits emerge from a soul defficient in its education.
Such thinking diminishes sincerity, and prevents onefrom performing
pious deeds aimed at the hereafter.
In another of his works, Said Nursi noted that only those "who assume
that the world is a guest house" could hope to lead the best and
happiest of lives.

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Jokes

Wife: Dear,dont u think I hav put 2 much salt in Soup? Husband: Not at
all,darling.There is perhapsnot quite enough soup 4 salt
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He : Darling, if you marry me, I will satisfy your smallest wishes.
She : And what about the big wishes.
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Why do Indian women pray 2 God 4 same husband in next life? 2 ensure
the efforts taken 2 train him in dis life,do not go in vain!
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Journalist: Tel me Major,did u ever fall in2 hands of enemy in any of
ur engagements? Major: Oh, yes,but I escaped wen I got a divorce.

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