The secret beyond matter is not Wahdatul Wujood

A topic dealt with in the book The Evolution Deceit, chapter "The
Real Essence of Matter" as well as in the books Matter: The Other Name
for Illusion; Idealism, The Philosophy of the Matrix and the True
Nature of Matter, Eternity Has Already Begun; Timelessness and the
Reality of Fateand Knowing the Truthhas been criticized by some
people. Having misunderstood the essence of the subject, these people
claim that what is explained as the secret beyond matter is identical
to the teaching of Wahdatul Wujood.
Let us state, before all else, that the author of this book is a
believer strictly abiding by the doctrine of Ahlus Sunnahand does not
defend theview of Wahdatul Wujood.
However, it should also be remembered that Wahdatul Wujood was
defended by some leading Islamic scholars including Muhyiddin Ibn
'Arabi. It is true that numerous significant Islamic scholars who
described the concept ofWahdatul Wujood in the past did so by
considering some subjects found in these books. Still, what is
explained in these booksis not the same as Wahdatul Wujood.
Some of those who defended the view of Wahdatul Wujood were engrossed
by some erroneous opinions and made some claims contrary to the Qur'an
and the doctrine of Ahlus Sunnah. They, for example, completely
rejected the creation of Allah. When the subject of the secret beyond
matter is told, however, there is definitely no such claim. This
section explains that all beings are created by Allah, andthat the
originals of these beings are seen byHim whereas people merely see the
images ofthese beings formed in their brains.
Mountains, plains, flowers, people, seas—briefly everything we see and
everything that Allah informs us in the Qur'an that exists and that He
created out of nothing is created and does indeed exist. However,
people cannot see, feel or hear the real nature of these beings
through their sense organs. What they see and feel are only the copies
that appear in their brains. This is a scientific fact taught at all
schools primarily in medicine. The same applies to the article youare
reading now; you can not see nor touch the real nature of it. The
light coming from the original article is converted by some cells in
your eyes into electrical signals, which are then conveyed to thesight
center in the back of your brain. This is where the view of this
article is created. In other words, you are notreading an article
which is before your eyes through your eyes; in fact, this article is
created in the sight center in the back of your brain. The article you
are reading right now is a "copy of the article" within your brain.
The original article is seen by Allah.
In conclusion, the fact that the matter is an illusion formed in our
brains does not "reject" the matter, but provides us information about
the real nature of the matter: that no person can have connection with
its original.
This fact is told in the book Idealism, The Philosophy of the Matrix,
and the True Nature of Matteras follows:
THERE IS MATTER OUTSIDE OF US, BUT WE CANNOT REACH IT
… [S]aying that matter is an illusion does not mean it does not exist.
Quiet the contrary: whether we perceive the physical world or not, it
does exist. But we see it as a copy in our brain or, in other words,as
an interpretation of our senses. For us, therefore, the physical world
of matter is an illusion.
The matter outside is seen not just by us, but by other beings too.
The angels Allah delegated to be watchers witness this world as well:
And the two recording angels are recording, sitting on the right and
on the left. He does not utter a single word, without a watcher by
him, pen in hand!(Qur'an, 50: 17-18)
Most importantly, Allah sees everything. He created this world with
all its details and sees it in all its states. As He informs us in the
Qur'an:
… Heed Allah and know that Allah sees what you do.(Qur'an, 2: 233)
Say: "Allah is a sufficient witness between me and you. He is
certainly aware of and sees His servants."(Qur'an, 17: 96)
It must not be forgotten that Allah keeps the records of everything in
the book called Lawh Mahfuz (Preserved Tablet). Even if we don't see
all things, they are inthe Lawh Mahfuz. Allah reveals that He keeps
everything's record in the "Mother of the Book" called Lawh Mahfuz
with the following verses:
It is in the Source Book with Us, high-exalted, full of wisdom.(Qur'an, 43: 4)
… We possess an all-preserving Book.(Qur'an, 50: 4)
Certainly there is no hidden thing in either heaven or Earth which
isnot in a Clear Book.(Qur'an, 27: 75)

Living one’s destiny is a source of peace and comfort for believers

The way that Muslims encounter various difficulties and troubles in
their daily lives is botha test and also a means of happiness in
contrast with the life of Paradise they hope to enjoy in the
Hereafter. It is a source of pleasure coming from contrastingtrouble
with ease, comfort and well-being. It is a blessing from the
Compassionate, that increases believers' respect and love for
suchpeople in this world, that allows them to take them as role models
and that causes them to havea positive influence on others, and that
has many benefits and beauties.
The way that a person may sometimes imagine or forget that a trivial
seeming matter is outside the destiny, compassion and knowledge of
Allah, as a result of the whispering of the satan, is a disease.The
believer must be careful to receive treatment for this malady and must
avoid falling into the clutches of this terrible disease.
For example, there is wisdom and goodness inall events such as missing
a programme one really wanted to watch or forgetting to order
something one wanted. Some people can see this in full clarity,while
others cannot see it at all, or only very little. One may miss a
programme, but one thus gains time for wise and auspicious reflection.
That reflection may result in alifetime strengthening of wisdom.
Alternatively,one may recite the names of Allah during that time and
thus gain more goodness than onewould from the television. When one
forgets to buy something to eat that may mean one avoids being made
sick by it. Someone with high blood pressure who forgets to buy any
cheese will find his blood pressure returning to normal as a result of
abstaining fromeating it. He benefits by submitting and wins Allah's
approval. In addition, proper resignation to destiny brings the
believer peace and love. And if the cheese he would have bought is
infected, then he avoids being poisoned by it.
There are a great many similar examples of this in people's daily
lives. It is therefore of great importance to have a sound
understanding of this and never forget it for a moment. Everything
that befalls one, great or small, is part of one's destiny. Believers
must always beon their guard against the whispering of the satan to
the effect that "these have nothing to do with destiny." Fully
understanding this and never forgetting it for a moment, looking for
the wisdom and goodness inall events and regarding everything that
happensas part of Allah's wondrous plan is a greatblessing both in
this world and for the Hereafter. For the believer, this truth leads
to reason and free will, peace and comfort.

The original of the matter created in the brain: you must first read this to see the artistry of Allah!

A mighty waterfall tumbling down from on high, the boundless oceans
and the glorious, stunning mountains are all matchless works of Allah.
The stars, clouds, birds and fish are all His miracles. Most people
are in no doubt that a green forest that blossoms once again,grows and
flourishes in the spring is one of the beautiful and glorious works of
Allah.
Some people, however, regard skyscrapers, airplanes, laboratories and
computers rather differently. The fact that these are made and built
by human beings deceives them. They imagine that technology,
civilization, scientific and technical progress are independent of
Allah (Allah forbid) and forget that the human beings who are
instrumental in their coming into existence are also created by Him.
They fail to think that Allah, Who has made clouds the cause of rain
and the Sun the cause of light, has also made man the cause of
technology and civilization. They make the error of thinking that
human beings have a power independent of Allah (Allah forbid) and that
human beings invented the Internet, that human beings cause planes to
fly, that human beings invented the tea spoon or biro, that human
beings build space craft and that human beings discovered the forces
responsible for keeping planes aloft. They imagine that plasma TVs, CD
players, carpets, lampshades, cars and the products of advanced
technology all appeared as the result of human intelligence
andability.
They make a terrible error in not regarding these as the artistry of
Allah, and forget that He created them out of His mercy.
The fact is, however, that all these things, just like theseas, trees,
flowers, fruits, the Sun and the boundless mountains, are all works of
Allah. Allah in His mercy makes human beings the cause of all these
things listed above. Allah has given human beings the intelligence and
ability for this. Our Lord inspired them to discover these things. But
it is certain that Allah has the power to have created them with no
direct cause.
And everything we see is in fact CREATED "SPECIALLY FOR US" AND
"INDEPENDENT OF NATURAL CAUSES" as Allah's sublime artistry.
In order to understand this, we need to know that the matter we see
and touch is an image created inour brains, that it is specially
created for us, specially and moment by moment, and that we can never
have direct experience of the originals on the outside.

Fathwa, - Working with disabled non-mehrams

Question:
I am a female, and recently took up a postworking with people with
mental disabilites e.g cerebralpalsies. My job involves doing
activities such as painting, cooking, and more importantly engaging in
social activities such as playing games with the disabled people. The
activities are donein a group, with other co-workers. The aim isto
encourage confidence in the individual and to support them through
their difficulties. Now, the disabled people vary in age from 18 to
55, male and female, muslim and non-muslims, with a varying degree of
disabilities. I am always in the presenceof other non-disabled
females. Is the mixing allowed with the non-mehrams in this situation?
(If your answer is that it is permissible if my intention is for
seeking the reward of Allah swt, and that I am not in seclusion, then
I'd like to add the following question. Imagine a spectrum of humans.
From the veryable humans, and to the very disabled, the most disabled
human you have. Now, at what point, or what criteria of disability
allows me to mix with an individual. i.e. When does mixing become
permissible, at what level of disability. Is it when they have no
sense of the world, is it when they have sense but nosexual instinct.
These latter are examples, not questions, to illustrate what my main
question is)
Answer:
In the Name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful.
Dear Sister,
I pray you are doing well.
I believe that you have already answered your question.
You stated that:
1. Your intention is to seek Allah's pleasure;
2. you are not in seclusion; and
3. you are helping people who otherwise could not help themselves.
Free mixing of the sexes is prohibited.
However what you are doing is not considered free mixing because:
1. You are performing your job;
2. you are not in seclusion with unrelated males; and
3. as a Muslim in the medical/healthcare profession, you are permitted
to interact with unrelated males to the extent of the need.
The most important considerations:
Do you feel that what you are doing is pleasingto Allah?
Do you feel that you are helping these individualsto lead productive lives?
Are you comfortable in this setting?
If you answered yes to these questions, then continue to seek Allah's
pleasure by helping people in need.
Just remember to maintain Islamic gender etiquette at all time, and
insha'Allah, you should be fine.
For more guidelines for Muslim healthcare professionals, please search
SunniPath Answers.
May Allah bless you in all of your endeavors.
And Allah knows best.