Secrets intended for believers alone are hidden in the Qur’an

When we read the Qur'an we see that the most fundamental matters that
Muslims have to know and understand are set out quite explicitly.
Allah describes His creation in the Qur'an. He describes satan,
reveals what is lawful and unlawful and tells us of the lives of the
prophets. It is revealed how the life of this world is a test and how
our true homes are inthe Hereafter. Paradise and Hell are described in
the Qur'an and people are warned against the torments in the latter.
In addition to all these basic issues, the Qur'an also contains
special signs that Allah has deliberately concealed in it for
believers. Through these signs, our Lord tells believers how they
shouldbehave toward deniers, the best way of preaching the word and
what they must do if the moral values of the Qur'an are torule the
world. These signsare only, of course, comprehensible to those
servants who can look at the Qur'an with the eyes of the heart and
good conscience, who can grasp the radiance and message of the Qur'an,
and with whom Allah is well pleased. This is just one of the hundreds
of miracles of the Qur'an.
Our Almighty Lord Makes Science Obligatory for Believers in the Qur'an
The presence in the Qur'anof scientific and mathematical miracles is
itself a miracle that confirms the sublime nature of the Qur'an, its
miraculous aspect and the fact that it is a divine scripture. But in
addition to that specific miracle, when we look at the verses of the
Qur'an we see that Allah makes science obligatory for believers. Allah
advises believers to reflect on the extraordinary creation they
witness and to learn the knowledge of the creation of the Earth and
sky. In Surah Al 'Imran our Lord says:
Those who remember Allah, standing, sitting and lying on their sides,
and reflect on the creation of the heavens and the Earth: "Our Lord,
You have not created this for nothing. Glory beto You! So safeguard us
from the punishment of the Fire." (Surah Al 'Imran, 191)
Scientific development and progress proves the sublime and
extraordinarynature of Allah's creation in the most perfect way. The
more that people of good conscience possessed of this knowledge deepen
in science, the more amazed they are by Allah's sublimeartistry. Just
a single cell, the glorious DNA within a single cell or a single
protein is enough to see the power and might of Allah. Almighty Allah
is powerful enough to createworlds within worlds, to create all things
from nothing, and gloriously shows His sublime omniscience by creating
atoms in tiny specks of space and making atoms, which themselves
consist of 99% empty space, the natural causes of matter itself.
Almighty Allah is powerful enough to bring the Earth and sky into
being through a single explosion, out of nothing, out of emptiness.
Almighty Allah reveals thissublime creation, the Big Bang miracle in
other words, in this verse:
As for heaven – We built it with great power and gave it its vast
expanse. (Surat adh-Dhariyat, 47)
Almighty Allah has made scienceessential for Muslims in order for them
to comprehend andsee His matchlessartistry and the glories in the
entities He creates. Those who deepen in science with the knowledge of
the Qur'an will also grow in faith since they will witness His
omniscience. Allah tells us in another verse:
But those of them who are firmly rooted in knowledge, and the
believers, believe in what has been sent down to you and what was sent
down before you: those who establishprayer and pay alms, and believe
in Allah and the Last Day – We will pay such people an immense wage.
(Surat an-Nisa', 162)
For that reason, Allah advises true Muslims to learn and research the
scientific facts and to become aware of what is all around them:
Have they not looked at the sky above them: how We structured it and
made it beautiful and how there are no fissures in it? And the
Earth: how We stretched it out and cast firmly embedded mountains onto
it and caused luxuriant plants of every kind to grow in it, an
instruction and a reminder for every penitent human being. (Surah Qaf,
6-8)
Have they not looked at the camel – how it was created? And at the sky
–how it was raised up? And at the mountains – how they were embedded?
And at the Earth – how it was smoothed out? So remind them! You are
only a reminder. (Surat al-Ghashiyya, 17-21)
Do they not see the things Allah has created, casting their shadows
tothe right and to the left, prostrating themselves before Allah in
complete humility? (Surat an-Nahl,48)

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Why do arabs hate Israelites so much?

Q : Is it because they occupy there homeland, the land given to them
by God? If it is Gods will then what can you do. If it is notGods will
then they will be gone. Why all the hate?
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A: even if you think jerusalem belongs to them where in the world does
haffa come in or yaffa or gaza and why are they trying to build near
my citya whole two hours away from jeruslam why do theykill people to
force them out of homes why do they kill children which have no say in
what they do where they are they kill women that cant even defend
themselves even if you do belive jerusalem belongs to them trying to
occupy every other city in palestine isnt within their rights i dont
belive it belongs to them im just making a point but you have never
seen real footage or in real life them killing somone so you cant
really understand how violent it gets at least the palestinians wage a
fair war ad refuse to kill civillians and like men theyattack real
soilders but they are dirty cheaters thatkill civillians and put kids
throwing rocks in jail my uncle was 15 when he wasin jail for throwing
a rock at least he wasent from those who were killed for sleeping in
their house at night you only see what the media puts out their when
you see it and expirence it in real life you will understand.
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ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ Benefits of Dates

Muslims generally break their fast by eating dates. Prophet Muhammad
(Pbuh) is reported tohave said: "if anyone of you is fasting, let him
break his fast with dates. In case he does not have them, then with
water. Verily water is a purifier."
The Prophet used to break his fast by eating some dates before
offering Maghrib prayer, and if ripe dates were not available, he used
to substitute them with some dried grapes. When they too were not
available, he used to have a few sips of water, according to some
reports. Modern science has proved that dates are part of a healthy
diet. They contain sugar, fat and proteins, as well as important
vitamins. Hence the great importance attached to them by the Prophet.
Dates are also rich in natural fibres. Modern medicine has shown that
they are effective in preventing abdominal cancer. They also surpass
other fruits in the sheer variety of their constituents. They contain
oil, calcium, sulphur, iron, potassium,phosphorous, manganese, copper
and magnesium. In other words, one date is a minimum ofa balanced and
healthy diet. Arabs usually combine dates withmilk and yogurt or
bread, butter and fish. This combination indeed makes a
self-sufficient and tasty diet for both mind and body. Dates and date
palms have been mentioned in the Holy Qur'an 20 times, thus showing
their importance. The Prophet likened a good Muslim to the date palm,
saying, "Among trees, there is a tree like a Muslim. Its leaves do not
fall."
Sayyidah Mariam (the Virgin Mary) mother of Jesus (Pbuh) haddates as
her food when she felt labour pains and during confinement. They are
definitely the "crown of sweets," and ideal food which is easy to
digest, and within half an hour of taking it, the tired body regains a
renewedvigour. The reason for this is thata shortage of sugar in the
blood is the main factor that makes people feel hungry and not an
empty stomach as is often assumed. When the body absorbs the
nutritional essence of a few dates, the feeling of hunger becomes
appeased. When one breaking the fast with dates takes some other food
afterwards, he cannot eat much. It would seem that breaking the fast
with dates then helps one avoid excessive eating.
Experiments have also shown that dates contain some stimulants that
strengthen the muscles of the uterus in the last months of pregnancy.
This helps the dilation of the uterus at the time of delivery on one
hand andreduces the bleeding after delivery on the other. Dieticians
consider dates as the best food for women in confinement and those who
are breast-feeding. This is because dates contain elements that assist
in alleviating depression in mothers and enriching the breast-milk
with all the elements needed to make thechild healthy and resistant to
disease. The Prophet (Pbuh) has emphasized the importance of dates and
their effectiveness in the growth of the fetus. He has also
recommended they be givento women. Modern dietary institute now
recommend dates to be given to children suffering from a nervous
nature or hyperactivity. The Prophet (Pbuh)has also recommended dates
as a medicine for heart troubles, according to some reports. Modern
science has also proved the effectiveness of date, in preventing
diseases of the respiratory system.
Sayyidah Ayisha, (R.A.) wife of Prophet (Pbuh), used to prescribe
dates for those suffering from giddiness. It is now well known that a
fall in the level of the sugar in the blood and low blood pressure are
among the causes of giddiness. She was also reported to have used
dates combined with cucumber to treat her over-slim condition! She
said, "they've triedto fatten me giving me everything. But I did not
become fat. Then they fattened me with cucumber and ripe dates and I
gained!" Ayisha was quite correct, as we now know that one kilogram
of dates contains nearly 3,000 calories which aloneare sufficient to
supply the minimum daily requirements of an active man for one full
day.
Dates are rich in several vitamins and minerals. When the level of
trace elements falls in the body, the health of the blood vessels is
affected leading to an increased heart-rate and a consequent inability
to perform its function with normal efficiency. As dates are also rich
in calcium, they help strengthen the bones. When the calcium content
in the body decreases, children are affected with rickets and the
bones of adults become brittle and weak.
Dates are also important in keeping up the health of eyes. It is quite
effective in guarding against night-blindness. In the early years of
Islam, dates served as food for Muslim warriors.

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ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ Benefits of Honey

The honey bee exhibits a combination of individual traits and social
co-operation which is unparalleled in the animal kingdom. A glimpse
into the nest makes it apparent why honey bees have fascinated us from
theearliest days of scientific observations. The infrastructure of the
nest, the perfectly uniform and functional comb, is composed of
beeswax and is constructed into a repeating series of almost perfect
hexagonal cells.
At the individual level, honey beeshave not one but three types of
colony members: queens, dronesand workers, each with their own
specialisations and place in honey bee society. The queen reigns over
the nest, surrounded by attendants and fed the rich food she requires
to perform herfew but crucial tasks in the colony. The queen produces
powerful pheromones, chemical signals to recipient workers which
control many of their behaviours and provide part of the 'social glue'
which holds honey bee life together. A highly organised social
structure exists within the colony and elaborate 'dances' are used to
communicate the location of food sources.
The products of the hive are important to the modern agricultural
system. Not only do honey bees provide us with honey, wax, propolis,
royal jelly and pollen but they also pollinate a good portion of our
crops, including such diverse agricultural plants as fruit trees,
oilseeds, small berries and foragecrops.
Honey is a remarkable viscous liquid, prepared by the bees fromthe
nectars of various plants. It has occupied a prominent place in
traditional medicines throughout world history. The ancient Egyptians,
Assyrians, Chinese, Greeks and Romans employed honey for wounds
anddiseases of the gut. When the Children of Israel were in Egypt or
journeying through the desert, their promised goal was a 'land flowing
with milk and honey' .
Both the holy Qur'an and Hadith refer to honey as a healer of disease.
'And thy Lord taught the bee to build its cells in hills, on trees
andin (men's) habitations..... there issues from within their bodies
adrink of varying colours, whereinis healing for mankind. Verily in
this is a Sign for those who give thought'.
(Translation of Quran 16:68-69)
In addition, the Prophet (PBUH) said:
'Honey is a remedy for every illness and the Qur'an is a remedy for
all illness of the mind, therefore I recommend to you both remedies,
the Qur'an and honey.'
(Bukhari)
The reader may be surprised to learn that the above quotation from the
Qur'an is mentioned in a well known encyclopedia on honey (reference
3).
In recent years, scientific supportis beginning to emerge confirming
the beneficial effects of honey on certain medical and surgical
conditions. These effectsmay be summarised as follows:
Antibacterial and antifungal properties
These properties of honey are well established. Undiluted
honeyinhibits the growth of bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus ,
certain gut pathogens and fungi such as Candida albicans . At a
concentration of 30-50%, honey has been shown to be superior to
certain conventional antibiotics in treating urinary tract infections.
The exact mechanism of the anti-microbial effect of honey remains
obscure. Low pH, osmotic disruption of pathogens and the
presence of bactericidal substances, collectively called inhibine may
all play a part.
Anti-diarrhoeal properties
At a concentration of 40%, honeyhas a bactericidal effect on various
gut bacteria known to cause diarrhoea and dysentery such as Salmonella
, Shigella , enteropathogenic E. coli and Vibrio cholera . In one
study, honey given with oral rehydration fluid was shown to reduce the
duration of bacterial diarrhoea in infants and children.
Wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties
Honey is of value in treating burns, infected surgical wounds and
decubitus ulcers. Honey is very viscous, enabling it to absorb water
from surrounding inflamed tissue. For example, a study in West Africa
showed that skin grafting, surgical debridement and even amputation
were avoided when local application of honey to wound promoted
healing, whereas conventional treatment failed.
In another study, wound healing was accelerated by application ofhoney
in women who had undergone radical vulvectomy forvulval cancer. Also,
it has been suggested that honey may be useful in the treatment of
chronic, foul smelling ulcers seen in leprosy.
Anti-tussive and expectorant properties
These anti-cough properties of honey are related to its capacity to
dilute bronchial secretions andimprove the function of the bronchial
epithelium.

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