Atheism, in other words the denial of God, has existed since the very earliest times. Yet the real rise of this idea began with a number of 18th century thinkers who were opposed to religion. Materialists such as Denis Diderot, Baron d'Olbach and David Hume claimed that there was no world of existence outside that of matter. Atheism spread still further in the 19th century. Thinkers such as Feuerbach, Marx, Engels, Nietzsche, Durkheim and Freud applied atheistic ideas to a number of different scientific and philosophical fields…
The idea that something is not created by anything, that it comes out of nothing, is very different from the idea that it creates itself. It is strange therefore to find some scientists speaking about them as if they are one and the same thing. It is not only Davies who confused these two notions as we can see in the quotation just cited, but others also. Taylor tells us that electrons can create themselves out of nothing in the manner...
Proving the existence of God is pretty straight forward. In fact, if God didn’t exist, no one would have ever spoken about Him. This short lecture, by Abu Muwahhid from the UK, aims to mainly refute the argument that God doesn’t exist because we cannot see Him.
Atheism, in other words the denial of God, has existed since the very earliest times. Yet the real rise of this idea began with a number of 18th century thinkers who were opposed to religion. Materialists such as Denis Diderot, Baron d'Olbach and David Hume claimed that there was no world of existence outside that of matter. Atheism spread still further in the 19th century. Thinkers such as Feuerbach, Marx, Engels, Nietzsche, Durkheim and Freud applied atheistic ideas to a number of different scientific and philosophical fields…
Suppose that you told someone that there was nothing, nothing at all in a certain region, and then lo! a duck appeared alive and kicking. Why wouldn’t he believe you however much you assure him that that was indeed the case? Not only because he knows that ducks don’t come into being in that way, as some might suppose, but because believing this violates an essential principle of his rationality.
Agnosticism is not a creed but a method, the essence of which lies in the vigorous application of a single principle...Positively the principle may be expressed as in matters of intellect, follow your reason as far as it can take you without other considerations. And negatively, in matters of the intellect, do not pretend conclusions are certain that are not demonstrated or demonstrable.
Imam Ibn ul Qayyim al Jawziyyah God strikes a parable about His light within the heart of His servant (the human being), which only the learned understand: ‘God is the light of the heavens and the earth. The similitude of His light is a niche in which there is a [...]
Imam Ibn ul Qayyim al Jawziyyah God strikes a parable about His light within the heart of His servant (the human being), which only the learned understand: ‘God is the light of the heavens and the earth. The similitude of His light is a niche in which there is a [...]
Anger is one of the vices of Satan, which leads to so many evils and tragedies, of which only God knows their full extent. Of course anger is a normal characteristic found in all, but the question is how do you deal with it. For this reason, Islam has a [...]
Abu Ad-Darda’ was one of the righteous Companions of the Prophet that his words are precious lessons on the true teachings of Islam; the religion and way of life.
Murder is indeed a heinous crime that is naturally rejected by all humans. Almighty Allah threatens the murderer with a painful punishment in the hereafter, unless he or she sincerely repents. In this video, Sheikh `Abdur-Rahim Green speaks about this major sin and the system of retribution in Islam.
Five times a day from hundreds of thousands of mosques and places of worship throughout the world the Adhan (call to prayer) is heard …what for? What does it call people for?
Just as Muslims are required to pray how he prayed, fast how he fasted, and turn to their Creator with utmost sincerity and devotion, they are instructed to make it their life's endeavor to live as he lived, emulating him in each and every facet of their humanly existence.
Five times a day from hundreds of thousands of mosques and places of worship throughout the world the Adhan (call to prayer) is heard …what for? What does it call people for?
As critical and central in the life of a Muslim, the better you perform your prayer the closer you get to God and the better you manage your life. Learn how to reach that…
Have you ever thought that the how you pray can change your entire life? It’s when a believer’s spiritual, intellectual and physical parts are brought together in submission to God God’s destiny goes into motion.
Prayer is not just a form of worship that effects the internal phases of an individual. Contrarily, it is the most important determinant that shapes all of his relations, beginning with his immediate environment and his outlook on life.
Performing the prayer is a command of Allah. It is the most important pillar of Islam. It distinguishes between the believers and non-believers. Prayer is not an option; it is obligatory.
Want to make the best of your prayer? Don't feel Allah's existence? Don't know how to strike a balance between hope and fear while praying? Read this article to know the answer to these question.