Consistency between the Quran and modern science –I

Cosmology
These theories involve a lot of very sophisticated mathematics for a
full understanding. Basically,they concern the laws of motion under
high speeds approaching the speed of light (special relativity) and
the impact of strong gravitational fields (general relativity) applied
to the explanation of cosmological phenomena. What is a wonder and an
indication of the universality of Islam is that several of the key
scientific findings in modern cosmology, according to some scientists,
seem to be reflected in the Noble Quran, revealed by Allaah to the
Prophet Muhammad , more than 1400 years ago.
These findings are: (a) the 'big bang theory' of how the universe
began; (b) the expansion of the universe and (c) relativityof time.
The Big Bang Theory and the Unity of Creation
Most cosmologists today have accepted the Big Bang Theory in
describing the origin of the universe. This theory states that the
universe began at a single hot, dense point, or 'singularity'. Out of
this point developed what is often referred to as 'cosmic soup', a
constant interchange between matter and energy with no separation
between stars and planets or the heavens and the Earth as we recognise
them.
The Noble Quran appears to be consistent with this theory; Allaah Says
(what means): "Have those who disbelieved not considered that the
heavens and the earth were ajoined entity, and We separated them..."
[Quran 21:30] This verse clearly describes the initial unity of all
creation and subsequent division of the universe into the phenomena we
observe. Abdullaah Yusuf Ali, in the notes to his English translation
of the twenty first Quranic chapter, points out, that as man acquires
more knowledge about the physical world, he is also bound to expand
his awareness of the overriding unity in the cosmos. As an example, he
cites the discovery of the direct correlation between measurements of
sunspot activity and changes in the Earth's magnetic field. There are
many other examples in our daily life, including the influence of the
moon on the tides and women's monthly cycle, the influence of the
Earth's magnetic field on the migration of birds, gravitational and
centrifugal forces that keep the solar system bound together in
harmony, preventing planets from flying away and crashing into each
other.
In essence, the initial unity of creation continues to exist, not in
the form of a singularity, but through various bonding relationships
that allow multiple forms of creation to maintain their linkage to the
initial'oneness' of the universe.
The Expansion and Structure of the Universe
The Quran points to the continued expansion of the universe in the
verse (which means): "And the heaven We constructed with strength, and
indeed, We are [its]expander." [Quran 51:47] In 1929, American
astronomer Edwin Hubble discovered that the farther a galaxy was from
the Earth, the greater the speed of its outward movement. In fact, he
found the movement of a galaxy to be directly proportional to its
distance. This means that if a galaxy is ten times as far away as
another galaxy, it is moving at ten times the speed.
Based on this discovery, and other observations, scientists have
concludedthat the universe is expanding. Furthermore, Dr. Haruk
Nurbaki, in his book 'Verses of the Koranand Facts of Science', states
that the Quran alsosuggests a structure of the universe which
corresponds to modern scientific findings. The Quran states (what
means): "[It is Allaah] who created the seven heavens in layers. "
[Quran 67: 3]
Dr. Nurbaki correlates thereference to the seven heavens with the
descriptions of cosmic regions by modern scientists. He states that
when one looks at space from Earth, he is surrounded by seven magnetic
fields extending into the infinity of space. These fields consist of
(i) the spatial field occupied by Earth and the rest of the solar
system; (ii) the spatial field of the Earth'sgalaxy, the Milky Way;
(iii) the spatial field occupied by a 'local cluster' of galaxies to
which the Milky Way belongs; (iv) the central magnetic field of the
universe represented by a collectivity of clustered galaxies; (v) the
band represented by quasars, which serve as 'star hatcheries'; (vi)
the field of the expanding universe, represented by the receding
galaxies; and (vii) the outermost field of space representing
infinity.
The Relativity of Time
Dr. Mansour Hassab-Elnaby, in a paper entitled: 'A New Astronomical
Quranic Method for the Determination of the Greatest Speed C', asserts
that the Quran establishes a time/space reference system, which is
indicative of the relativity of time and the constancy of the speed
oflight (represented by 'C' in scientific notation). Albert Einstein
used theseconcepts to establish his well-known 'field equations' which
providethe mathematical explanation for the interaction of matter,
energy, space and time inthe universe. The basis ofDr. Hassab-Elnaby's
paperis the Quranic verse (which means): "He arranges[each] matter
from the heaven tothe earth; then it will ascend to Him in a Day, the
extent of which is a thousand years of those which you count." [Quran
32:5]
Thus, the Quran suggests that time is not absolute in the universe, a
discovery made only in the early part of the twentieth century. The
abovementioned Quranicverse, according to Dr. Hassab-Elnaby, implies a
'cosmic affair' of extremely high speed, making it possible to travel,
in one day, the distance the moon travelsaround the Earth over a
period of 1,000 years. The use of the lunar calendar in reckoning
Earth time is explicitly stated in the following verse (which means):
"…[It is Allaah who made] the moon a derived light and determined for
it phases – that you may know the number of years and account [of
time]…" [Quran 10:5]
Furthermore, Dr. Hassab-Elnaby uses the mathematical relationship
given in this verse – one day of 'cosmic reckoning' equal to a
thousand years of 'Earth reckoning' – along with established
scientific data on the movements of the Earth and the moon to
calculate the speed which provides a linkage between the two systemsof
reckoning time. The resulting speed, he points out, is
299,792.458kilometres per second, which is exactly, to the decimal
point, the speed of light recorded by the United States National
Bureau of Standards.
The Quran as Part of Universal Order
The correlation between the findings of science in the past century
and the Quran highlights the importance of preservingthe written word,
emphasised in Islam because it bridges space and time, providing
inspiration and verification for those separated from direct contact
with the Prophet Muhammad and his companions . It has also led some
scientists totake a closer look at the Quran.
Dr. Maurice Bucaille of the French Academy of Science, author of 'The
Bible, the Koran and Science' , states that "…It comes as no surprise
to learn that religion and science have always beenconsidered to be
twin sisters by Islam and that today, at a time when science has taken
such great strides, they continue to be associated. Furthermore,
certain scientific data areused for a better understanding of the
Quranic text. What is more, in a century wherefor many scientific
truth has dealt a deathblow to religious belief, it is precisely the
discoveries of science that, in an objective examination of the
Islamic Revelation, have highlighted the supernatural character
ofcertain aspects of the revelation." Islam encourages man's search
for knowledge to both enhance appreciation of the cosmic order and
augment his capability toserve as a representative of Allaah in
governing the affairs of the Earth. The Quran seems to call attention
to the importance of observing the heavens in this search. It states
(what means): " And We made the skya protected ceiling, but they, from
its signs, turned away." [Quran 21:32]
Thus, important evidenceseems to be emerging in the modern world that
the Quran contains revelation which transcends space and time, forming
a part of the cosmic order to guidethe path of mankind and strengthen
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Consistency between the Quran and modern science -II

Embryology
The Quran is the last revelation, and a proof not only to the
paganArabs one thousand four hundred years ago, but also to the
scientists of today. Perhaps one of the most remarkable qualities of
the Quran for those living nowadays is the complete consistency
between it and manyof the discoveries of modern science.
One of the first Western scientiststo make a serious study of this
subject was Maurice Bucaille, who wrote a book called 'The Bible, the
Koran and Science'. In this book, he compared the statements
concerning natural and scientific data in the Bible and the Quran. He
concluded:
"The Quran is not only free from contradictions in its narrations, the
sign of the various human manipulations to be found in the gospels,
but provides a quality allof its own for those who examine it
objectively and in the light of science, i.e. its complete agreement
with modern scientific data."
Embryology, the issue to be discussed in this part, is one of the most
remarkable areas of description in the Noble Quran. The development of
the foetus is mentioned in the Quran in some detail. The early stages
of which could not have been known at the time of Prophet Muhammad
because the size of the foetusat these stages is too small to see with
the naked eye, rather a microscope is needed.
The Quran states (what means): "What is [the matter] with you that you
do not attribute to Allaah [due] grandeur. While He has created you in
stages?" [Quran 71:13-14] And also (what means): "And certainly did We
create man from an extract of clay. Then We placed him as a sperm-drop
(Nutfah) in a firm lodging [i.e., in the womb]. Then We made the sperm
drop into a clinging clot, and We made the clot into a lump [of
flesh], and We made [from] the lump, bones,and We covered the bones
with flesh; then We developed him into another creation. So blessed is
Allaah, the best of creators. " [Quran 23:12-14]
The use of the phrase (which means): "…Extract of clay…" means, in
other words, that we are made from the earth.
The word: "…Nutfah…" literally means a 'small drop'.
The description of the next stage as a "…Clinging clot…" accurately
represents the stage where the fertilised cell attaches itself to the
innermost layer of the uterus by hair-like projections. Another
meaning for the Arabic word 'Alaqah' which is used in the Quran,
(other than 'clinging clot'),is 'leech like'. This describes the
process of implantation in the first few days entirely correctly and
is so concise as to use just one word.
The word 'Alaqah' has been also translated as 'something that clings'.
This only identifies part of the descriptive accuracy of this word.The
word has a number of meanings: its root meaning is from the Arabic
verb 'Aliqa' whichmeans: "To hang, be suspended, dangle; to stick,
cling, cleave adhere to; to catch, get caught orstuck; to be attached,
affixed, subjoined." Other forms of the verb have related meanings,
suchas to be affectionately attached to someone. (Dictionary
definitions from Hans- Wehr)
The meanings apply ideally to theprocess through which the fertilised
ovum becomes lodged in the womb.
The noun 'Alaqah' carries the meaning of 'medical leech' and 'blood
clot'. The leech is an interesting little creature. The creature is a
parasite, which lives on blood, which it sucks out of the body of its
host. Not only is this a similar process to what happens to an embryo
in the earliest stages, but also in the earliest stages of the embryo
it looks remarkably like a leech.
The meaning of a clinging thing can easily be seen in this use of the
verbal noun. As for blood clot, it is first necessary to point out
that it is the process of clotting or coagulating which brings the
idea of clinging to this word and not blood. When bloodcoagulates, the
material is primarily known to be sticky which explains the use of
'Alaqah' for this material. What we have is also a living fluid half
way to becoming a soft solid, which is an accurate description of the
embryo as the cells which have multiplied until they form a fluid now
begin to form tissue structures.
The description of the: "…lump [of flesh]…" 'Mudhghah' is the Arabic
word, which also means (chewed flesh) implies somethinglike teeth
marks.
This accurately describes the Somite development. The Somites, as
Hamilton, Boyd and Mossman say, "Are conspicuous features of embryos
in the periodunder consideration and are readily seen in the surface
contour. They are bases from which the greater part of the axial
skeleton and musculature are developed".
The age of the embryo is referredto by the number of these Somites
since "They form one of its characteristic external features". These
features, along with the pharyngeal arches which also appear at this
period (four weeks), give the embryo theclear appearance of a chewed
lump in which the indentations of teeth are present.
The structure of the embryo, as itdevelops and gains its form, is
primarily skeletal at and before five weeks. That is, what you see in
pictures of embryos this age is the bones and a number of
semi-translucent organs.
The bones at this stage have structure and form and are easily the
most marked and visible feature of the embryo, but they are, of
course, not fully calcified (many bones are still in the final
calcifying stage into adulthood).
Over the next couple of weeks, a quite definite change takes place in
the appearance of an embryo. Instead of bones and organs, all that can
be seen now is (the fleshof) a naked body. The embryo begins to look
much more human. It is a reference to this, which seems most fitting
with the general tone and meaning of (this part of) the verse
mentionedabove (which means): "…And We covered the bones with flesh…"
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Bashfulness of the Prophets and Pious Predecessors

In Jaami' Al-'Uloom wal-Hikam , Ibn Rajab said, "Know that there are
two types of bashfulness: that which isinnate and not acquired. It is
one of the most sublime morals that Allaah The Almighty grants to the
slave. Therefore, it was narrated that the Messenger of Allaah said:
"Bashfulness brings only what is good." It prevents one from
committing evil deeds or adopting bad morals. On the other hand, it
urges adopting noble and sublime morals. Given this, bashfulness is
one ofthe characteristics of faith."
It was narrated on the authority of 'Umar that he said, "A person who
is bashful does not disobey Allaah The Almighty, and a person who is
pious will be saved."
Al-Jarraah ibn 'Abdullaah Al-Hakami the warriorof the people of
Ash-Shaam, said, "I abandoned sins for forty years out of bashfulness
and then I achieved piety." Then he added, "It was narrated in a
Mursal Hadeeth by Al-Hasan that the Prophet said: "Bashfulness has two
forms: a type that is part of faith and a type that is impotence."
This could bethe words of Al-Hasan .
Bishr ibn Ka'b Al-'Adawi said to 'Imraan ibn Husayn , "We find in some
books that a form of bashfulness is due to showing tranquility and
veneration towards Allaah The Almighty and aform of it is due to
weakness." 'Imraan became angry and said, "Inarrate to you from the
Messenger of Allaah and you object it!"
It is as 'Imraan said, the praiseworthy bashfulness meant in the words
of the Prophet, , is that moral which urges doing what is goodand
abandoning what is evil. As for weakness and impotence which entail
neglecting the rights of Allaah The Almighty or Hisslaves, this is not
a part ofbashfulness. Rather, it is weakness, debility, impotence and
meanness.
Bashfulness of the Prophets
Bashfulness of Moosa :
It was narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah that the Messenger of
Allaah, , said: "Moosa was bashful and used to cover his body
completely out of his bashfulness." [Al-Bukhaari]
Bashfulness of the Messenger of Allaah, :
It was narrated on the authority of Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri that he said,
"The Prophet was more bashful than a virgin in her private room. If he
saw a thing which he disliked, we would recognize that (feeling) in
his face." [Al-Bukhaari]
As for his bashfulness of his Lord, it was narrated on the authority
of Maalik ibn Sa'sa'ah that when prayer was obligated as fifty prayers
per day, the Prophet , kept going and coming between Moosa and his
Lord asking Him to reduce them until they finally became five. Moosa
further advisedhim to return to his Lord and ask Him to reduce the
prayers, but the Prophet, , responded: "I kept asking my Lord until I
became bashful. Rather, I will be satisfied and submit." [Al-Bukhaari]
It was narrated on the authority of 'Aa'ishah that she said, "A woman
asked the Prophet how to wash herself aftermenstruation. She mentioned
that he taught her how to take a bath and then told her totake a piece
of cotton with musk and purify herself. She said, "How should I purify
myself with that?" He (the Prophet ) said "Purify yourself with it,
Subhaan-Allaah (Glory be to Allah)!" and he coveredhis face with his
hand." 'Aa'ishah added , "I pulled her towards me for I understood
what the Prophet meant and, therefore, said, 'Follow (with the cotton)
the trace of the blood.'" [Muslim
Bashfulness of the Companions:
Bashfulness of Abu Bakr :
Once, As-Siddeeq addressed the Muslims and said, "O people! Show
Allaah His due reverence. Since I have given the Messenger of Allaah
the pledge of allegiance, by Allaah, I never went out to answer the
call of nature without having my head covered out of bashfulness of
Allaah The Almighty." ] Makaarim Al-Akhlaaq [
He also said, "A person who lacks bashfulness lacks piety; and if a
person lacks piety, his heart dies."
He also said, "A person who is bashful does not disobey (Allaah The
Almighty); a person who does not disobey is pious;and a person who is
pious will be saved."
Bashfulness of 'Uthmaan :
Talking about 'Uthmaan and his bashfulness, Al-Hasan Al-Basri said,
"He used to be alone at home with the door closed, and when he tookoff
his clothes to wash himself, his bashfulness prevented him from
standing up straight."
Bashfulness of Abu MoosaAl-Ash'ari :
It was narrated that he said: "I perform Ghusl (ritual bath) in the
house while the lights are out, nevertheless, I cannot stand upright
unless I puton my garment due to my bashfulness of my Lord." ] Az-Zuhd
by ImaamAhmad]
It was narrated on the authority of Qataadah that he said, "Abu Moosa
used to perform Ghusl in the house while the lights were out while
crouching and bending his back. He did not standupright until he put
on his clothes."
It was narrated on the authority of Anas that he said, "Abu Moosa
Al-Ash'ari used to wear his clothes when hewent to sleep out of fear
that his 'Awrah (private parts) would be exposed."
Bashfulness of Abu Muslim Al-Khawalaani :
Abu Muslim Al-Khawalaani said, "Itis from the favors of Allaah The
Almighty uponme that I have not done anything to make me bashful for
thirty years except for having sexual intercourse with my wife."
Bashfulness of Muhammad ibn Seereen :
Muhammad ibn Seereen said, "I have never had sexual intercourse with a
woman, neither while being awake or asleep (i.e.,in a dream) but with
Umm 'Abdullaah(i.e., his wife). If I saw a woman in a dream, I would
lower my gaze as soon as I knew that she isunlawful to me."
Therefore, one of the righteous predecessors, said, "I wish my reason
while I am awake was like that of Ibn Seereen during sleep."
Bashfulness of Abu 'Uqbah Al-Jarraah :
He was a brave hero, venerated, very tall, a noble worshipper and
reciter of the Quran. He said, "I abandoned sins for forty years out
of bashfulness and then I was granted piety." ] As-Siyar
Bashfulness of Al-Aswad ibn Yazeed :
When Al-Aswad ibn Yazeed was in the agonies of death, he wept. It was
said to him, "What is this impatience?" He replied, "Who is more
worthy to do so than I? By Allaah, if I will be given forgiveness from
Allaah The Almighty, I will be bashful of Him regarding my deeds. It
happens thata man does a little fault against another who pardons him,
nevertheless the first man is bashful of him."

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Praised Manners, - Relationship of Sin and Attitude to Aqeedah.

Does falling into sin indicate that there is something wrong with
one's 'aqeedah (belief system)?
Praise be to Allaah.
Good attitudes – which are those that are obedience in and of
themselves or lead to obedience – are part of Islam, in fact they are
Islam. Allaah praised His Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of
Allaah be upon him) for being "on an exalted standard of character"
and Ibn 'Abbas interpreted khuluq (translated here as "character") as
meaning Islam.
Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"And verily, you (O Muhammad) are on an exalted (standard of) character"
[al-Qalam 68:4]
Ibn 'Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: You are on an
exalted standard of religion, which is Islam. Narrated by
al-Tabaraaniin his Tafseer (12/179).
The correct view is that character cannot be separated from religion.
Al-Fayroozabaadi said in his book Basaa'ir Dhawi'l-Tamyeez (2/568): It
should be noted that religion is all character. Whoever excels over
you in character will excel over you in religious commitment. End
quote.
Undoubtedly 'aqeedah (belief) has a strong connection to one's conduct
and character, negative or positive. That is clear from a number of
things, including the following:
1 – The Muslim who believes that Allaah can hear him and see him and
knows his secrets, and that belief is very strong in him, will be
affected by this and will not do anything that a person whose belief
in these matters is weak might do.
Among the evidence for this is the following:
(a) The verse in which Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"But if you do good and keep away from evil, verily, Allaah is Ever
Well‑Acquainted with what you do"
[al-Nisa' 4:128]
(b) The verse in which Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"O you who believe! Stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to
Allaah, even though it beagainst yourselves, or your parents, or your
kin, be he rich or poor, Allaah is a Better Protector to both (than
you). So follow not the lusts (of your hearts), lestyou avoid justice;
and if you distort your witness or refuse to give it, verily, Allaah
is Ever Well‑Acquainted with what you do"
[al-Nisa' 4:135]
(c) The verse in which Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"Verily, Allaah commandsthat you should render back the trusts to
those, to whom they are due; and that when you judge between men,
youjudge with justice. Verily, how excellent is the teaching which He
(Allaah) gives you! Truly, Allaah is Ever All‑Hearer, All‑Seer"
[al-Nisa' 4:58]
2 – The Muslim who believes in the promises and warnings of Allaah
will be motivated by thatbelief to do that which isbeloved to Allaah,
and tokeep away from everything that is hated by Him.
It was narrated that Abu Hurayrah said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace
and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "The most perfect of the
believers in faith is the one who is best in attitude." Narrated by
al-Tirmidhi (1162) and he said: it is hasan saheeh. Also narrated by
Abu Dawood (4682).
Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:
It is well known that the most beloved of His creation to Him are the
believers, and if the most perfect of them in faith are those who are
best in attitude, then themost beloved to him are those who are best
in attitude, and khuluq (character, attitude) is religion as Allaah
says (interpretation of the meaning): "And verily, you (O Muhammad)
are on an exalted (standard of) character" [al-Qalam 68:4]. Ibn
'Abbaas said: On a high standard of religion. It was also interpreted
thus by Sufyaan ibn 'Uyaynah, Ahmad ibn Hanbal and others, as we have
explained elsewhere. Al-Istiqaamah (p. 442).
Al-Mubaarakfoori (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: He said, "The
most perfect of the believers in faith is the one who is best in
attitude" because perfection of faith implies a good characterand good
treatment towards all people.
Tuhfat al-Ahwadhi (4/273).
3 – Strength of faith motivates one to do righteous deeds, and
prevents one from indulging in sin.
This is indicated by the following:
(a) It was narrated fromAbu Hurayrah that the Prophet (peace and
blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "No adulterer is a believer at
the time when he is committing adultery; no thief is a believer at the
time when he is stealing;no drinker of wine is a believer at the time
when he is drinking it." Narrated by al-Bukhaari (2334) and Muslim
(57).
(b) It was narrated fromAbu Shurayh that the Prophet (peace and
blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "By Allaah he does not believe,
by Allaah he does not believe, by Allaah he does not believe." It was
said: Who, O Messenger of Allaah? He said: "The onefrom whose harm his
neighbour is not safe." Narrated by al-Bukhaari (5670).
(c) It was narrated from'Abd-Allaah ibn 'Umar that the Messenger of
Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) passed by an
Ansaari man who was exhorting his brother to be modest. The Messenger
of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "Let him
be, for modesty is part of faith."Narrated by al-Bukhaari (24) and
Muslim (36).
Maalik ibn Dinar (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: Faith starts in
the heart weak and feeble like a plant. If its owner takes care of it
and nourishes it with beneficial knowledge and righteous deeds, and
keeps away from it weeds and things that will make it weak, then soon
it will grow and increase and will develop roots and branches, and
will bear fruit and provide shade endlessly, until it becomes like a
mountain. But if its owner neglects it and does not take care of it, a
goat will come and eatit, or a child will come and take it, and the
weeds will grow and overshadow it and destroy it. The same applies to
faith.
Khaythamah ibn 'Abd al-Rahmaan said: Faith grows strong in fertile
soil and grows weak in arid soil. Its fertile soil is righteous deeds
and its arid soil is sin and disobedience. Quoted byIbn Taymiyah in
al-Eemaan, p. 213.
4 – By the will and decree of Allaah, faith prevents many bad
attitudes and sins against which Islam issues stern warnings, such as
getting angry, rending one's garment, tearing out one's hair and
wailing. Faith also calls a person to acquire the best of attitudes,
such as patience, acceptance and seeking reward. It was narrated that
Suhayb al-Roomi (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger
of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "How
wonderful is the situation of the believer, for all his affairs are
good. If something good happens to him, he givesthanks for it and that
is good for him; if something bad happens to him, he bears it with
patience, and that is good for him. This does not apply to anyone but
the believer." Narrated by Muslim (2999).
In Sunan Abi Dawood (4700) it says: 'Ubaadah ibn al-Saamit said to his
son: You will never taste the reality of faith until you understand
that whatever befalls you would never have missed you, and whatever
misses you would never have befallen you. I heard the Messenger of
Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) say: "The first
thing that Allaah created was the Pen, and he said to it: 'Write.'
It said: 'O Lord, what should I write?'
He said: 'Write the decrees of all things until the Hour begins.'"
O my son, I heard the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of
Allaah be upon him) say: "Whoever dies believing in something other
than this does not belong to me." Classed as saheeh (authentic) by
al-Albaani.
5 – Islam urges us to do agreat deal of good deeds, confirming their
connection to belief in Allaah and the Last Day, and it forbids sins
and deeds that incur punishment by reminding us of belief inAllaah and
the Last Day.
This is indicated by the following:
(a) It was narrated that Abu Hurayrah said: The Messenger of Allaah
(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "Whoever believes in
Allaah and the Last Day, let him honour his neighbour; whoever
believes in Allaah and the Last Day, let him honour his guest; whoever
believes in Allaah and the Last Day, let him speak good or else remain
silent." Narrated by al-Bukhaari (5672) and Muslim (47).
(b) It was narrated from'Abd-Allah ibn 'Umar thatthe Prophet (peace
and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "It is notpermissible for a
womanwho believes in Allaah and the Last Day to travel for a distance
of three nights, unless she has a mahram (close male relative whom she
can never marry) with her." Narrated by al-Bukhaari (1036)and Muslim
(1338).
(c) It was narrated that Umm Habeebah said: I heard the Messenger of
Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) say: "It is not
permissible for a womenwho believes in Allaah and the Last Day to
mourn for more than three days for anyone who dies, except for a
husband, four months and ten days." Narrated by al-Bukhaari (1221) and
Muslim (1486).
6 –The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) explained
in his Sunnah (propheticteachings) that false belief, such as
hypocrisy,leads to bad attitudes and bad deeds.
It was narrated from AbuHurayrah that the Prophet (peace and blessings
of Allaah be upon him) said: "The signs of the hypocrite are three:
when he speaks he lies, when he makes a promise he breaks it, and when
he isentrusted with something he betrays that trust." Narrated by
al-Bukhaari (33) and Muslim (59).
Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:Those
who go against the people of hadeeth (ahl al-sunnah-followers of the
Prophet) are those who are likely to have bad deeds, either because of
corrupt beliefs and hypocrisy, or because of a sickness in the heart
and weakness of faith. Among them arethose who neglect obligatory
duties, transgress the limits, take rights and duties lightly and are
hard hearted, as is clear to everyone. Most of their Shaykhs are
accused of major sins even if there are among them some who are known
for asceticism and worship. The asceticism and worship of some of the
common folk of Ahl al-Sunnah are better than what they do.
It is well known that knowledge is the basis of action, and sound
roots produce sound branches. A man does not do evil actions except
for two reasons, either need or ignorance. The one who is aware of the
abhorrence of a thing that he has no need of will not do it, unless
his whims and desires have overpowered his reason and led him to
commit sin, which is another matter altogether. Majmoo' al-Fataawa
(4/53).
We ask Allaah to set all our affairs straight and to guide us to the
best ofwords, deeds and attitudes.
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