The Creation of The Universe

Ruling over the world of science in the 19th century, the materialist
philosophy had proposed that the universe is an uncontrolled heap of
matter that existed since infinite time. The discoveries made in the
twentieth century, however, entirely refuted this materialist claim.
Today, science has proventhat the universe had a beginning, that is,
it was created from nothing. With this beginning called the Big Bang,
both matter and time were created from nothing. Moreover, the
discoveries made in the last 30-40 years have revealed that the
physical balances of the universe are organized in an extraordinarily
precise way. All physical balances of the universe from the rate of
the explosion (Big Bang), to the values of the four basic forces of
physics, from the nuclear reactions in stars to the structure of atom,
are tailored to support humanlife. The structure of the earth, its
place in space, and its atmosphere are all designed just as they
haveto be. The physical and chemical properties of atoms such as
carbon and oxygen, or molecules such as water are ordered to make
human life possible. Shortly put, there is no room for coincidence in
the universe. The entire universe is created according to a certain
purpose and in a glorious equilibrium, harmony and order. This is the
exalted and flawless creation of Allah, "the Lord of All Worlds".

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Apart from the Quran is there any other Sacred Source?

Yes, the sunnah - the practice and example of the Prophet Muhammad
(peace and blessings be upon him) is the second source of inspiration
and instruction for Muslims. Belief in the sunnah is part of the
Islamic faith. The Prophet's sunnah and sayings were documented
extensively by his contemporaries and are known as hadith. Here are a
few examples of hadith from the Prophet:
"None of you truly believe until he wishes for his brother what he
wishes forhimself."
"He who eats his fill while his neighbor goes without food is not a believer."
"God does not judge you according to your bodies and appearances, but
He looks into your hearts and observes your deeds."
"Whoever does not expresshis gratitude to people shall never grateful to God."
"Show mercy to those on earth, the One in Heaven will show mercy to you."
"God is gentle and loves gentleness."
"The world is green and beautiful and God has appointed you His
guardians over it."
"Forgive him who wrongs you; join him who cuts youoff; do good to him
who does evil to you; and speakthe truth even if it be against
yourself."
" 'A man walking along a path felt very thirsty. Reaching a well he
descended into it, drank hisfill and came up. Then he saw a dog with
its tongue hanging out, trying to lick up mud to quench its thirst.
The man saw that the dog was feeling the same thirst as he had felt,
so he went down into the well again and filled his shoe with water and
gave the dog a drink. God forgave his sins for this action.' The
Prophet was asked: 'Messenger of God, are we rewarded for kindness
towards animals?'He said, 'There is a reward for kindness to every
livingbeing.' "
"O People, listen to me in earnest, worship God Almighty, perform your
five daily prayers, fast during the month (of Ramadan), give regular
charity and perform the pilgrimage if you can afford to…
Know that every Muslim is the brother of another Muslim. You are
equal. Nobody has superiority over others, except by piety and good
actions…
I leave behind two things, if you follow these you willnever go
astray: the Book of God (the Qur'an) and myexample."

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ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ True Speech and Soft Words

"A bad wound heals, but a bad word doesn't." - Persian proverb.
This is so true. I have experienced martial arts injuries, cuts from
falling off a bike, and even a few broken bones, but I never think of
them. The scars have faded, and the old wounds have no
emotionalsignificance. But the cruel words people have spoken to me,
those remain like barbs in my flesh. I may have forgiven the people
who uttered the words, but the memories linger.
I remember a dinner party years ago. Someone had spilled food on the
floor near a buffet table and people were stepping on it.In Islam it's
considered disrespectful to God to stepon food, as food is a blessing.
I knelt down to pick up the food and my friend got angry and said that
the restaurant had people to do that, and I was embarrassing myself
and acting like a "pseudo holy man." It makes me laugh now, but at the
time it really stung, and as you can see, the words are still there in
my head, almost twenty years later.
Whoever it was who said, "Sticks and stones may break my bones but
words will never hurt me," was foolishly optimistic. Words persist.
They root themselves in our brains and wait, ready to spring out in an
argument years later.
Let's think twice before we speak, especially when we are angry, and
then consider again, and again. When we are provoked and inclined to
say something hurtful, let us bite the words off. Breathe deeply,
praise Allah, seek refuge from Shaytan. Go fora walk, go to the masjid
or the gym. Don't say those mean words, don't send that angry email.
Allah says, "Do not worship except Allah; and to parents do good and
to relatives, orphans,and the needy. And speakto people good [words]
and establish prayer and give zakah." (Quran, Al-Baqarah 2:83).
Look past the hurt that the person has given you, and see the soul
within them, struggling as we all do, battling with disappointment and
insecurity. When you speak, let your words be kind, and see what
happens. You might be surprised.
It's a lifelong struggle. I amstill working on it.
The Arabic word that is translated in Al-Baqarah 2:83 as "good"
(words) is "husnan". It means nice, sweet or beautiful. It means we
should speak words that caress the otherperson's heart and bring
relief to their soul. Words that make people happy, that inspire and
raise hope.Be an agent of hope in this world, not an agent of despair.
But the word "husnan" has many other meanings as well. The same word
is used in the following expressions: husn an-niyyah (good will),
husnaz-dhan (good thoughts or assumptions about someone), husn
al-khuluq (high ethics), husn al-qabul (accepting someone, welcoming)…
Someone might say, "I'm right and I won't back down." That's fine. You
don't have to give up truth to be kind. The Quran says, "and speak to
them words of appropriate kindness." (Quran, An-Nisaa' 4:8).
"Appropriate kindness", what an interesting phrase! The Arabic word is
"ma'roofan". It means speak the truth, but kindly, without arrogance
or anger.
Picture wildflowers growing on a great mountain. The mountain is a
symbol of truth and strength, while the flowers represent sweetness
and gentleness. When you combine them, you get themodel of Islamic
speech.

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ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ 99 names of Allah!

1 Allah (الله) The Greatest Name
2 Ar-Rahman (الرحمن) The All-Compassiona te
3 Ar-Rahim (الرحيم) The All-Merciful
4 Al-Malik (الملك) The Absolute Ruler
5 Al-Quddus (القدوس) The Pure One
6 As-Salam (السلام) The Source of Peace
7 Al-Mu'min (المؤمن) The Inspirer of Faith
8 Al-Muhaymin (المهيمن) The Guardian
9 Al-Aziz (العزيز) The Victorious
10 Al-Jabbar (الجبار) The Compeller
11 Al-Mutakabbir (المتكبر) The Greatest
12 Al-Khaliq (الخالق) The Creator
13 Al-Bari' (البارئ) The Maker of Order
14 Al-Musawwir (المصور) The Shaper of Beauty
15 Al-Ghaffar (الغفار) The Forgiving
16 Al-Qahhar (القهار) The Subduer
17 Al-Wahhab (الوهاب) The Giver of All
18 Ar-Razzaq (الرزاق) The Sustainer
19 Al-Fattah (الفتاح) The Opener
20 Al-`Alim (العليم) The Knower of All
21 Al-Qabid (القابض) The Constrictor
22 Al-Basit (الباسط) The Reliever
23 Al-Khafid (الخافض) The Abaser
24 Ar-Rafi (الرافع) The Exalter
25 Al-Mu'izz (المعز) The Bestower of Honors
26 Al-Mudhill (المذل) The Humiliator
27 As-Sami (السميع) The Hearer of All
28 Al-Basir (البصير) The Seerof All
29 Al-Hakam (الحكم) The Judge
30 Al-`Adl (العدل) The Just
31 Al-Latif (اللطيف) The Subtle One
32 Al-Khabir (الخبير) The All-Aware
33 Al-Halim (الحليم) The Forbearing
34 Al-Azim (العظيم) The Magnificent
35 Al-Ghafur (الغفور) The Forgiver and Hider of Faults
36 Ash-Shakur (الشكور) The Rewarder of Thankfulness
37 Al-Ali (العلى) The Highest
38 Al-Kabir (الكبير) The Greatest
39 Al-Hafiz (الحفيظ) The Preserver
40 Al-Muqit (المقيت) The Nourisher
41 Al-Hasib (الحسيب) The Accounter
42 Al-Jalil (الجليل) The Mighty
43 Al-Karim (الكريم) The Generous
44 Ar-Raqib (الرقيب) The Watchful One
45 Al-Mujib (المجيب) The Responder to Prayer
46 Al-Wasi (الواسع) The All-Comprehendi ng
47 Al-Hakim (الحكيم) The Perfectly Wise
48 Al-Wadud (الودود) The Loving One
49 Al-Majid (المجيد) The Majestic One
50 Al-Ba'ith (الباعث) The Resurrector
51 Ash-Shahid (الشهيد) The Witness
52 Al-Haqq (الحق) The Truth
53 Al-Wakil (الوكيل) The Trustee
54 Al-Qawiyy (القوى) The Possessor of All Strength
55 Al-Matin (المتين) The Forceful One
56 Al-Waliyy (الولى) The Governor
57 Al-Hamid (الحميد) The Praised One
58 Al-Muhsi (المحصى) The Appraiser
59 Al-Mubdi' (المبدئ) The Originator
60 Al-Mu'id (المعيد) The Restorer
61 Al-Muhyi (المحيى) The Giver of Life
62 Al-Mumit (المميت) The Taker of Life
63 Al-Hayy (الحي) The Ever Living One
64 Al-Qayyum (القيوم) The Self-Existing One
65 Al-Wajid (الواجد) The Finder
66 Al-Majid (الماجد) The Glorious
67 Al-Wahid (الواحد) The One, the All Inclusive, The Indivisible
68 As-Samad (الصمد) The Satisfier of All Needs
69 Al-Qadir (القادر) The All Powerful
70 Al-Muqtadir (المقتدر) The Creator of All Power
71 Al-Muqaddim (المقدم) The Expediter
72 Al-Mu'akhkhir (المؤخر) The Delayer
73 Al-Awwal (الأول) The First
74 Al-Akhir (الأخر) The Last
75 Az-Zahir (الظاهر) The Manifest One
76 Al-Batin (الباطن) The Hidden One
77 Al-Wali (الوالي) The Protecting Friend
78 Al-Muta'ali (المتعالي) TheSupreme One
79 Al-Barr (البر) The Doer of Good
80 At-Tawwab (التواب) The Guide to Repentance
81 Al-Muntaqim (المنتقم) The Avenger
82 Al-'Afuww (العفو) The Forgiver
83 Ar-Ra'uf (الرؤوف) The Clement
84 Malik-al-Mulk (مالك الملك)The Owner of All
85 Dhu-al-Jalal wa-al-Ikram (ذو الجلال و الإكرام) The Lord of Majesty and Bounty
86 Al-Muqsit (المقسط) The Equitable One
87 Al-Jami' (الجامع) The Gatherer
88 Al-Ghani (الغنى) The RichOne
89 Al-Mughni (المغنى) The Enricher
90 Al-Mani'(المانع ) The Preventer of Harm
91 Ad-Darr (الضار) The Creator of The Harmful
92 An-Nafi' (النافع) The Creator of Good
93 An-Nur (النور) The Light
94 Al-Hadi (الهادي) The Guide
95 Al-Badi (البديع) The Originator
96 Al-Baqi (الباقي) The Everlasting One
97 Al-Warith (الوارث) The Inheritor of All
98 Ar-Rashid (الرشيد) The Righteous Teacher
99 As-Sabur (الصبور) The Patient One —

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