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Smartlauncher 1.06 for Nokia N-Gage download
I have just installed Smartlauncher v1.06 to my friend's Nokia N-Gage handphone. Seems like there is no Smartlauncher 1.07 free download in the net hehe. So the program works nice and we can also add skin to it. And it is more interesting because we can use a free software named Skin Editor to edit skin to use with Smartlauncher.
With that Skin Editor program, we just change the background image if we want to change the background for Smartlauncher. That's really nice and easy. So you want to download Smartlauncher 1.06 for Nokia N-Gage? This is a full edition and no need to register. Click the link below
Download SmartLauncher v1.06.sis
With that Skin Editor program, we just change the background image if we want to change the background for Smartlauncher. That's really nice and easy. So you want to download Smartlauncher 1.06 for Nokia N-Gage? This is a full edition and no need to register. Click the link below
Download SmartLauncher v1.06.sis
If the link doesn't works then you can go here. All the best :)
Problem with RICHED20.dll file
Today i encountered problem after installed Vista Transformation Pack for my Windows XP SP2. I was installed VTP many times before, but no problem happen. But today, when i start to install something like Mozilla Firefox 3, there are alert appears, my RICHED20.dll file is corrupt.
I googled to find that file, and found it at DLL-files.com . riched20.dll is a module containing functions for the Rich Text Edit control. Maybe that's why it is a problem if it not exist to Mozilla Firefox because related with rich text.
I googled to find that file, and found it at DLL-files.com . riched20.dll is a module containing functions for the Rich Text Edit control. Maybe that's why it is a problem if it not exist to Mozilla Firefox because related with rich text.
Windows Setup ask me to put back Windows installer CD, and i put it to my DVD drive. Yes! My problem settled alhamdulillah! Hehe and that's my share for today. If you encounter RICHED20.dll problem, just standby your Windows installer CD or DVD. All the best :)
How to add URL to search engines
It is important for our URL to be indexed by the search engines. And here are the ways to submit your URL to the top search engines.
If you want to add your URL to Google and AOL search engine, go to this link
http://www.google.com/addurl/
If you want to add your URL to Yahoo search engine, go to this link
http://search.yahoo.com/info/submit.html
If you want to add your URL to Google and AOL search engine, go to this link
http://www.google.com/addurl/
If you want to add your URL to Yahoo search engine, go to this link
http://search.yahoo.com/info/submit.html
If you want to add your URL to MSN search engine, go to this link
http://beta.search.msn.com/docs/submit.aspx
http://beta.search.msn.com/docs/submit.aspx
How to add URL to search engines
It is important for our URL to be indexed by the search engines. And here are the ways to submit your URL to the top search engines.
If you want to add your URL to Google and AOL search engine, go to this link
http://www.google.com/addurl/
If you want to add your URL to Yahoo search engine, go to this link
http://search.yahoo.com/info/submit.html
If you want to add your URL to Google and AOL search engine, go to this link
http://www.google.com/addurl/
If you want to add your URL to Yahoo search engine, go to this link
http://search.yahoo.com/info/submit.html
If you want to add your URL to MSN search engine, go to this link
http://beta.search.msn.com/docs/submit.aspx
http://beta.search.msn.com/docs/submit.aspx
How if there are no judgment day and punishments?
Do you believe in Judgment day and punishments? I'm sure, if you are a religious person you will believe them. But that are vise versa if you are not a religion follower or in other word atheist. I will bring here statement that it is so dangerous if all human beings did not believe in judgment day and punishment.
I found out one beautiful statement made by person that called himself Raihan in turntoislam.com forum. Below is the statement that he made.
According to Muslim belief, this temporal world is a test for the hereafter (Qur'an 18:7, 67:2, 2:155, 2:214, 29:2-3), and each and every individual will be judged perfectly according to his/her own deeds and actions (Qur'an 36:54, 4:85, 40:17, 21:47, 36:54, 2:281, 7:29, 16:111, 17:13-15, 20:134-135, 42:24, 4:123) including Prophet Muhammad (Qur'an 11:35, 46:9, 17:73-75). Muslims firmly hold the belief that the evils like Hitler, Stalin, Pol Pot, Mao, Bush, Saddam, Modi, and all those terrorists, rapists, killers, suicide bombers, liars, and hypocrites will be judged and punished according to their own deeds and actions. Therefore, there is not an iota of inhumanity or irrationality in Muslim belief.
I found out one beautiful statement made by person that called himself Raihan in turntoislam.com forum. Below is the statement that he made.
According to Muslim belief, this temporal world is a test for the hereafter (Qur'an 18:7, 67:2, 2:155, 2:214, 29:2-3), and each and every individual will be judged perfectly according to his/her own deeds and actions (Qur'an 36:54, 4:85, 40:17, 21:47, 36:54, 2:281, 7:29, 16:111, 17:13-15, 20:134-135, 42:24, 4:123) including Prophet Muhammad (Qur'an 11:35, 46:9, 17:73-75). Muslims firmly hold the belief that the evils like Hitler, Stalin, Pol Pot, Mao, Bush, Saddam, Modi, and all those terrorists, rapists, killers, suicide bombers, liars, and hypocrites will be judged and punished according to their own deeds and actions. Therefore, there is not an iota of inhumanity or irrationality in Muslim belief.
No other religion or philosophy, to my knowledge, has the concept of Absolute Justice. For example, according to Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism, mass murderer evils like Hitler and Stalin may be reincarnated as Sudra or lower creature or even plant! This kind of belief or doctrine must be the greatest insult and hatred against Sudras, lower creatures, and plants. No sensible person can accept this kind of justice. It cannot be justice at all. On the other hand, Christians believe that Jesus died for the sins of the world! If it's really so, then Jesus also died for the sins of Hitler, Stalin, Pol Pot, Mao, Bush, Saddam, Modi, and all those terrorists, rapists, killers, suicide bombers, liars, and hypocrites! I'm not sure what kind of justice does Judaism preaches.
Anyway, Atheists not only do not believe in Intelligent and Supreme Being (Creator of the universe) but also preach their belief in the name of logic, rationality, humanity, and (pseudo) science! But the fact is that, they directly/indirectly support the actions of Hitler, Stalin, Pol Pot, Mao, Bush, Saddam, Modi, and all those terrorists, rapists, killers, liars, and suicide bombers. They have no other option but justifying the actions of all sorts of evil and criminal acts. Because, without an Intelligent and Supreme Being, it will never ever be possible to judge and punish the evils and criminals! And there is no difference between Hitler and Mother Teresa either! Atheists cannot condemn the actions of Hitler, Stalin, Pol Pot, Mao, Bush, Saddam, Modi, rapists, and suicide bombers, anyway. Because they have no logical and rational basis to condemn these kinds of evil actions!
Moreover, unlike Theists, Atheists do not have any kind of personal accountability. For example, if they kill or rape some humans, they do not believe that they should be judged and punished for their crime. It doesn't matter whether or not they are killing or raping; but the fact is that, if they commit such crime, they do not think that they are guilty for their crime. Even if they feel guilty, just for show, they do not believe that they should be judged and punished. Therefore, it's clearly seen that Atheism is the greatest threat for Humanity.
Here is my Question to them:
Do they really believe that people like Hitler, Stalin, Pol Pot, Mao, Bush, Saddam, Modi, and all those terrorists, rapists, killers, liars, and suicide bombers are considered to be criminals, and should be judged and punished one day? If the answer is NO, then they are not only supporter but also promoter of these kinds of innocent (!) evils. If the answer is YES, then how? They must come up with solid argument in this case.
Source : http://www.turntoislam.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35859
Anyway, Atheists not only do not believe in Intelligent and Supreme Being (Creator of the universe) but also preach their belief in the name of logic, rationality, humanity, and (pseudo) science! But the fact is that, they directly/indirectly support the actions of Hitler, Stalin, Pol Pot, Mao, Bush, Saddam, Modi, and all those terrorists, rapists, killers, liars, and suicide bombers. They have no other option but justifying the actions of all sorts of evil and criminal acts. Because, without an Intelligent and Supreme Being, it will never ever be possible to judge and punish the evils and criminals! And there is no difference between Hitler and Mother Teresa either! Atheists cannot condemn the actions of Hitler, Stalin, Pol Pot, Mao, Bush, Saddam, Modi, rapists, and suicide bombers, anyway. Because they have no logical and rational basis to condemn these kinds of evil actions!
Moreover, unlike Theists, Atheists do not have any kind of personal accountability. For example, if they kill or rape some humans, they do not believe that they should be judged and punished for their crime. It doesn't matter whether or not they are killing or raping; but the fact is that, if they commit such crime, they do not think that they are guilty for their crime. Even if they feel guilty, just for show, they do not believe that they should be judged and punished. Therefore, it's clearly seen that Atheism is the greatest threat for Humanity.
Here is my Question to them:
Do they really believe that people like Hitler, Stalin, Pol Pot, Mao, Bush, Saddam, Modi, and all those terrorists, rapists, killers, liars, and suicide bombers are considered to be criminals, and should be judged and punished one day? If the answer is NO, then they are not only supporter but also promoter of these kinds of innocent (!) evils. If the answer is YES, then how? They must come up with solid argument in this case.
Source : http://www.turntoislam.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35859
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Free photoshop brushes
A good Photoshop designer must have a variety of Photoshop brushes plugin. I wanna share here a few links to get the free Photoshop brushes. You can edit your images in Photoshop with all these brushes to enhance your images and make them look professional.
Free brushes from lmsd.eu - Orchid brushes pack, Cosmic brushes pack, Versatile brushes pack and Vector swirls 1 brushes pack.Fresh foliage brushes
VPDesigns Omega brushes
Typographic grunge brushes
PSBrushes
Abstract8 brushes
Deviant art brushes
Vbrush brushes
Myphotoshopbrushes
Getbrushes - Variety of Photoshop brushes include fractals brushes
Photoshopbrushes - Variety of Photoshop brushes
Top 50 Photoshop brushes
Photoshop Support
How to install brushes into Photoshop?
From the Brushes Palette in Photoshop, click the small arrow in the upper right corner of the palette, and choose Load Brushes. Locate the directory where you have stored the brushes (.abr files), select the file you want and click Load. The brushes will be added to the current brushes.
You can also save your loaded brushes by clicking Save Brushes , and then you can give the brush filename on your own.
Deviant art brushes
Vbrush brushes
Myphotoshopbrushes
Getbrushes - Variety of Photoshop brushes include fractals brushes
Photoshopbrushes - Variety of Photoshop brushes
Top 50 Photoshop brushes
Photoshop Support
How to install brushes into Photoshop?
From the Brushes Palette in Photoshop, click the small arrow in the upper right corner of the palette, and choose Load Brushes. Locate the directory where you have stored the brushes (.abr files), select the file you want and click Load. The brushes will be added to the current brushes.
You can also save your loaded brushes by clicking Save Brushes , and then you can give the brush filename on your own.
The best freewares site
Peace and how do you do? I don't know with you, but i found out this website is the best place for searching the freewares. All softwares are open source and of course they are only free. I hope you'll like this link that i will give below and i tried couples of their freewares and i'm so satisfied so far. I think i will always try to search here because there are thousands of Freewares in many categories.
I wonder why i'm not realise with this website all this time :D. But with this open source website exist, we don't have to buy many softwares anymore. Just find here first for free and thanx to the programmers that provided all the freewares there, alhamdulillah.
I wonder why i'm not realise with this website all this time :D. But with this open source website exist, we don't have to buy many softwares anymore. Just find here first for free and thanx to the programmers that provided all the freewares there, alhamdulillah.
Weight loss tips
I found a few articles mentioned about weight loss that i think the best that i ever found and i will post it all here. I hope they can benefit many people. Don't ever give up if you are trying to loose weight. All the best everybody!
8 Proven Weight Loss Tips
To lose weight permanently and effectively it will be a rather slow progress, all depending on your metabolic rate and how much you need to lose.
There are however some proven tried and true weight loss tips for aiding in the weight loss process, and I can make you familiar with them.
Weight Loss Tip 1
Don't skip breakfast. Whatever you do follow this advice, because otherwise you are much more likely in fact prone to binge later in the day.
8 Proven Weight Loss Tips
To lose weight permanently and effectively it will be a rather slow progress, all depending on your metabolic rate and how much you need to lose.
There are however some proven tried and true weight loss tips for aiding in the weight loss process, and I can make you familiar with them.
Weight Loss Tip 1
Don't skip breakfast. Whatever you do follow this advice, because otherwise you are much more likely in fact prone to binge later in the day.
Weight Loss Tip 2
Don't eat anything for at least an hour before going to bed.
Weight Loss Tip 3
Don't snack while watching TV. It's acceptable to eat a meal while watching television, but never is snacking at this time acceptable.
Weight Loss Tip 4
Substitute fruits like; bananas, watermelon, plums, peaches, and oranges for sugary treats like; cookies and candy.
Weight Loss Tip 5
Substitute honey for sugar, and carob powder for chocolate in all recipes. These taste just as good if not better when used properly.
Weight Loss Tip 6
Eat more vegetables. This can even be enjoyable if you have a good cookbook like Good housekeeping's latest edition.
Weight Loss Tip 7
Avoid unnecessary high calorie foods. Instead of a high calorie salad dressing for instance try cottage cheese or yogurt to improve the salads taste and peel of the pounds.
Weight Loss Tip 8
Exercise at least a half hour each day for five days out of the week. Biking on a stationery bike while reading is a great form of exercise to slim legs.
In conclusion there is nothing stopping you from losing weight except yourself. Get off the "I can't do anything about my weight problem" bandwagon and start dropping pounds today!
For further infos of Beth's expert advice, you may visit her Website now.
20 Ways to Lose Weight
1. Take it one step at a time
Start by paying attention to what you eat. Cut back on fat and sweets and add more fruit and vegetables. After you have that under control, add exercise. If you hate to exercise try it for only 15 minutes a day at first, then a 1/2-hour. Keep in mind that while you are exercising you are burning calories and not eating. Also, it will be easier if you chose an activity that you enjoy.
2. Find a friend
It is always good to have support when you are trying to lose weight. Find a friend who wants to lose weight and compare notes, weigh-in together and maybe even have a contest.
3. Use weights
Working out weights will build muscle and raise your metabolism so you will burn more calories. Also, muscle takes up less space than fat so you will be smaller ( but probably weigh more).
4. Eat fewer carbs
Don't eat as much bread and pasta and you will see a difference.
5. Set a goal
Set a deadline to lose the weight and write it down. For example, ' By Dec 14/04 I will weigh 150 lbs or less'. Put it somewhere you will see it daily.
6. Give up soda
If you drink a soda or 2 a day you are adding empty calories. If you find it hard to stop completely, cut back at first and drink water instead.
7. Grill or boil
Avoid fried meat, grill and use lots of spices. You will get used to it and probably enjoy it more.
8. Don't buy junk food
When you go shopping, don't go on an empty stomach and you will be less likely to buy junk food. Keep your home 'junk food free' so you won't be tempted to indulge.
9. Eat breakfast
Consume most of your calories early in the day and always eat breakfast. Don't eat after 8pm and not only will you avoid those added calories but you will sleep better.
10. Give yourself a treat
When you tell yourself that you can't have something you want it more. Give yourself a treat once a day ( ie. half a cookie) and you won't feel you are missing out.
11. Use smaller plates
Trick yourself into believing that you are eating more by using a smaller plate.
12. Drink lots of water
Drink water when you are feeling hungry and you will get that 'full' feeling.
13. Don't eat everything on your plate
Many times we eat just because it's there. Pay attention to when you have had enough.
14. Eat five or six meals a day
Eating more frequently will keep you from getting too hungry.
15. Plan your workout sessions
Write your workout sessions in your journal or planner.
16. Stay away from fad diets
Fad diets don't work. If you lose weight fast chances are that you will gain it back ( and more) just as fast. It takes time to put it on and time to take it off.
17. Do several workouts a day
While you are watching TV do crunches and leg lifts.
18. Measure your food
If you decide to have junk food for a snack - be sure to measure and control what you eat.
19. Keep pre-cut vegetables
...and ward off those cravings.
20. Create Good Habits
It is a known fact that when we do something twenty-one times it becomes a habit. Create good eating habits.
Sheila Dicks is a wardrobe and image consultant who teaches women how to look slimmer by dressing to suit their body type. Visit her at http://www.sheilasfashionsense.com to download a copy of her e-book Image Makeovers and get How to Build a Wardrobe free.
Don't eat anything for at least an hour before going to bed.
Weight Loss Tip 3
Don't snack while watching TV. It's acceptable to eat a meal while watching television, but never is snacking at this time acceptable.
Weight Loss Tip 4
Substitute fruits like; bananas, watermelon, plums, peaches, and oranges for sugary treats like; cookies and candy.
Weight Loss Tip 5
Substitute honey for sugar, and carob powder for chocolate in all recipes. These taste just as good if not better when used properly.
Weight Loss Tip 6
Eat more vegetables. This can even be enjoyable if you have a good cookbook like Good housekeeping's latest edition.
Weight Loss Tip 7
Avoid unnecessary high calorie foods. Instead of a high calorie salad dressing for instance try cottage cheese or yogurt to improve the salads taste and peel of the pounds.
Weight Loss Tip 8
Exercise at least a half hour each day for five days out of the week. Biking on a stationery bike while reading is a great form of exercise to slim legs.
In conclusion there is nothing stopping you from losing weight except yourself. Get off the "I can't do anything about my weight problem" bandwagon and start dropping pounds today!
For further infos of Beth's expert advice, you may visit her Website now.
20 Ways to Lose Weight
1. Take it one step at a time
Start by paying attention to what you eat. Cut back on fat and sweets and add more fruit and vegetables. After you have that under control, add exercise. If you hate to exercise try it for only 15 minutes a day at first, then a 1/2-hour. Keep in mind that while you are exercising you are burning calories and not eating. Also, it will be easier if you chose an activity that you enjoy.
2. Find a friend
It is always good to have support when you are trying to lose weight. Find a friend who wants to lose weight and compare notes, weigh-in together and maybe even have a contest.
3. Use weights
Working out weights will build muscle and raise your metabolism so you will burn more calories. Also, muscle takes up less space than fat so you will be smaller ( but probably weigh more).
4. Eat fewer carbs
Don't eat as much bread and pasta and you will see a difference.
5. Set a goal
Set a deadline to lose the weight and write it down. For example, ' By Dec 14/04 I will weigh 150 lbs or less'. Put it somewhere you will see it daily.
6. Give up soda
If you drink a soda or 2 a day you are adding empty calories. If you find it hard to stop completely, cut back at first and drink water instead.
7. Grill or boil
Avoid fried meat, grill and use lots of spices. You will get used to it and probably enjoy it more.
8. Don't buy junk food
When you go shopping, don't go on an empty stomach and you will be less likely to buy junk food. Keep your home 'junk food free' so you won't be tempted to indulge.
9. Eat breakfast
Consume most of your calories early in the day and always eat breakfast. Don't eat after 8pm and not only will you avoid those added calories but you will sleep better.
10. Give yourself a treat
When you tell yourself that you can't have something you want it more. Give yourself a treat once a day ( ie. half a cookie) and you won't feel you are missing out.
11. Use smaller plates
Trick yourself into believing that you are eating more by using a smaller plate.
12. Drink lots of water
Drink water when you are feeling hungry and you will get that 'full' feeling.
13. Don't eat everything on your plate
Many times we eat just because it's there. Pay attention to when you have had enough.
14. Eat five or six meals a day
Eating more frequently will keep you from getting too hungry.
15. Plan your workout sessions
Write your workout sessions in your journal or planner.
16. Stay away from fad diets
Fad diets don't work. If you lose weight fast chances are that you will gain it back ( and more) just as fast. It takes time to put it on and time to take it off.
17. Do several workouts a day
While you are watching TV do crunches and leg lifts.
18. Measure your food
If you decide to have junk food for a snack - be sure to measure and control what you eat.
19. Keep pre-cut vegetables
...and ward off those cravings.
20. Create Good Habits
It is a known fact that when we do something twenty-one times it becomes a habit. Create good eating habits.
Sheila Dicks is a wardrobe and image consultant who teaches women how to look slimmer by dressing to suit their body type. Visit her at http://www.sheilasfashionsense.com to download a copy of her e-book Image Makeovers and get How to Build a Wardrobe free.
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How if Obama become a president
How it's gonna be if Obama become the next president of USA? I think the government of USA will become a nice government and will not attack other countries anymore especially countries with so many oils. And synchronously, the world will gonna change much and many people will not suffer anymore.
If the current government still rules, there will be more suffers in the future especially people in the Middle East. American government just think and emphasize their own stomach, not the people in Middle East's stomach. They forgot that we are all the same, we are all human that came from same father and mother (Adam and Eve). They are not learning that people in the Middle East also have feeling and heart. Imagine if we ourselves stay in the Middle East, what do you feel?
If the current government still rules, there will be more suffers in the future especially people in the Middle East. American government just think and emphasize their own stomach, not the people in Middle East's stomach. They forgot that we are all the same, we are all human that came from same father and mother (Adam and Eve). They are not learning that people in the Middle East also have feeling and heart. Imagine if we ourselves stay in the Middle East, what do you feel?
I hope changes will happen for more brighter and peaceful future. I cannot stand anymore to watch people suffer in the Middle East because of the greediness of the present American goverment. They are only hunger for the oil and other minerals. If nothing changes, then we gonna see many more wars in the future. And peaceful world will remain as a mythos.
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Does Sperm come from lower back according to the Quran?
This is to answer the question about this matter and also as a response to the video 'Miracles of the Quran Women Got sperm come from there Ribs' that was posted by InvestigateIslam at Youtube.
The holy Quran Sura At Tariq ( Chapter 86 verses 6-7) says , "He is created from a water gushing forth Proceeding from between the back-bone and the ribs"
Science told us that, sperm comes from testicles not from lower back. I am not an expert in science, but i found a good answer to this question.
The Quran does not mention ‘semen production’ in verses 86:5-7.
Verses 86:5-7 do not mention ‘kidney’. Nor does any other verse! No such word in the Quran.
The holy Quran Sura At Tariq ( Chapter 86 verses 6-7) says , "He is created from a water gushing forth Proceeding from between the back-bone and the ribs"
Science told us that, sperm comes from testicles not from lower back. I am not an expert in science, but i found a good answer to this question.
The Quran does not mention ‘semen production’ in verses 86:5-7.
Verses 86:5-7 do not mention ‘kidney’. Nor does any other verse! No such word in the Quran.
The Quran simply states that man is created from the ejaculated fluid, which is emitted from within the abdomen. (From “between the ribcage and the spine”)
No mention of ‘semen production’ or ‘kidneys’
Semen DOES NOT COME from the testicles, period! It is neither produced in the testicles, nor does it come from the testicles during the time of coitus!
And that is a scientific fact! Thirteen centuries ago even the scientific community thought that semen is produced in the testicles.
The semen contains many things. Between 95 to 98% of it consists of fructose, prostaglandin hormones, metal and salt ions, lipids, steroid hormones, enzymes, basic amines, and amino acids. All those are produced from the glands located in abdomen. Between 2 to 5% of it consists of the sperms produced in the testicles.
Does the Quran say the semen is produced in the kidneys?
Absolutely not!
It says simply that man is created from the liquid that is ejaculated. During coitus that liquid springs from the abdomen (“between the ribcage and the spine”). That is a scientific fact!
1400 years ago, even doctors thought semen springs from the testicles during coitus. They were wrong of course! Recent discoveries have proven them wrong!
Semen is stored in vesicles that lie in the abdomen. From there it is ejaculated during coitus. Lay people still think that the ejaculate comes from the testicles.
The Quran does not say where semen is produced. Just where it comes from during coitus!
In fact, if the Quran had said that the semen is produced in the abdomen, (“between the ribcage and the spine”), and not the testicles, it would still be accurate. At least 95 to 98% accurate! Only 2-5% of the semen is contributed by the testicles. The rest is produced in the glands located in the pelvic cavity.
But the Quran does not say where the semen is produced, because the Quran is not 98% accurate. It is 100% ACCURATE!
What does the Quran really say?
Question: What is it that man is created from? Answer:
(He is) created from the surging fluid! 87:6
The Exact Arabic words are just four: “Khuliqa minm Maain Daafiq”
Khuliqa = created ; Minm = from
Maain = liquid, fluid, juice, water ; Daafiq = anything that flows out, gushes out, pours out, wells out, sheds. (From the Hans Wehr Arabic to English Dictionary)
The Standard Arabic to Arabic dictionaries also mention: anything that surges or bounces. For instance a “daafiq” ball would be a “bouncing ball”
“Maain Daafiq” is a surging fluid, gushing water, the liquid that pours out, or any combination of the words for “maain” and “daafiq” mentioned above.
Famous translators have rendered these four words as:
“Created from a drop emitted” (Yusuf Ali). “Created from a gushing fluid” (Pickthal). “Water pouring forth” (Shakir). “Created from a fluid poured forth” (Zafraullah khan). “Spurt of water” (Hamidullah).
Arabic speakers can really appreciate the beauty of these four words!
The Quran does not use the word ‘sperm’, nor the word ‘semen’, nor does it say anything about the production of semen or sperm.
The emphasis is clearly on the word ‘daafiq’, the surging, the welling out, the pouring forth, the shedding, and the flowing out of the fluid.
Simply put, it is the ejaculate that fertilizes. And that is the simple truth. The simple scientific truth!
This answer is answered by Mr Ahmad at Yahoo Answers
Futher reading The male reproductive system
No mention of ‘semen production’ or ‘kidneys’
Semen DOES NOT COME from the testicles, period! It is neither produced in the testicles, nor does it come from the testicles during the time of coitus!
And that is a scientific fact! Thirteen centuries ago even the scientific community thought that semen is produced in the testicles.
The semen contains many things. Between 95 to 98% of it consists of fructose, prostaglandin hormones, metal and salt ions, lipids, steroid hormones, enzymes, basic amines, and amino acids. All those are produced from the glands located in abdomen. Between 2 to 5% of it consists of the sperms produced in the testicles.
Does the Quran say the semen is produced in the kidneys?
Absolutely not!
It says simply that man is created from the liquid that is ejaculated. During coitus that liquid springs from the abdomen (“between the ribcage and the spine”). That is a scientific fact!
1400 years ago, even doctors thought semen springs from the testicles during coitus. They were wrong of course! Recent discoveries have proven them wrong!
Semen is stored in vesicles that lie in the abdomen. From there it is ejaculated during coitus. Lay people still think that the ejaculate comes from the testicles.
The Quran does not say where semen is produced. Just where it comes from during coitus!
In fact, if the Quran had said that the semen is produced in the abdomen, (“between the ribcage and the spine”), and not the testicles, it would still be accurate. At least 95 to 98% accurate! Only 2-5% of the semen is contributed by the testicles. The rest is produced in the glands located in the pelvic cavity.
But the Quran does not say where the semen is produced, because the Quran is not 98% accurate. It is 100% ACCURATE!
What does the Quran really say?
Question: What is it that man is created from? Answer:
(He is) created from the surging fluid! 87:6
The Exact Arabic words are just four: “Khuliqa minm Maain Daafiq”
Khuliqa = created ; Minm = from
Maain = liquid, fluid, juice, water ; Daafiq = anything that flows out, gushes out, pours out, wells out, sheds. (From the Hans Wehr Arabic to English Dictionary)
The Standard Arabic to Arabic dictionaries also mention: anything that surges or bounces. For instance a “daafiq” ball would be a “bouncing ball”
“Maain Daafiq” is a surging fluid, gushing water, the liquid that pours out, or any combination of the words for “maain” and “daafiq” mentioned above.
Famous translators have rendered these four words as:
“Created from a drop emitted” (Yusuf Ali). “Created from a gushing fluid” (Pickthal). “Water pouring forth” (Shakir). “Created from a fluid poured forth” (Zafraullah khan). “Spurt of water” (Hamidullah).
Arabic speakers can really appreciate the beauty of these four words!
The Quran does not use the word ‘sperm’, nor the word ‘semen’, nor does it say anything about the production of semen or sperm.
The emphasis is clearly on the word ‘daafiq’, the surging, the welling out, the pouring forth, the shedding, and the flowing out of the fluid.
Simply put, it is the ejaculate that fertilizes. And that is the simple truth. The simple scientific truth!
This answer is answered by Mr Ahmad at Yahoo Answers
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Avoid from hurting other people, physically or mentally
Peace and have a nice days. Everyday we must face variety kinds of people. And it is not specific among us and each of use has our own experiences. One thing for sure, it is possible for us to annoy, or cause pain to anybody physically or mentally everyday in our life whether it is on purpose or not.
It is still acceptable if it's not on purpose, because every mankind make mistakes, but it is not ok for people that is on purpose happy to cause pain to others. No wonder, there are also people that happy if other people afraid of him / her. Especially when he / her got a good position in job, institution and so on. So if you have that feeling, you better get rid of it fast before it will eat yourself someday.
If someone always give other people troubles and he / she intend to, usually in the future he / she will get so much troubles because of that. So my advise is, becareful, monitor your everyday life to not always cause pain to others whether it is physically or mentally. Because if you do it everyday or always, first it will make you addicted to it (always want to see other people get trouble - don't like if other people happy). And then you will face so much troubles someday because of all your behaviours all these times.
Alternatively, it is better to think of how to make other people happy and feel good with us. And remember, all of use came from the same father and mother (Adam and Eve), we are all human being that have heart and feeling, so why must we hurt each other? It doesn't matter if you are black, white, asian, american, arabian, egyptian and so on, we are all human. If we really learnt from history, we are all came from the same source. Don't ever make our mind narrower with racist-minded. That will lead us to hurting each other and not happy to see others happy.
Throw away our ego and racist-minded. We are all the same. Only God knows our value depends on what we did on this earth, not because of who our parents and bloodline are. But whatever happen, always have to be patient because life is a test. It is a test from God to see who among us will do good deeds. All the best :)
Alternatively, it is better to think of how to make other people happy and feel good with us. And remember, all of use came from the same father and mother (Adam and Eve), we are all human being that have heart and feeling, so why must we hurt each other? It doesn't matter if you are black, white, asian, american, arabian, egyptian and so on, we are all human. If we really learnt from history, we are all came from the same source. Don't ever make our mind narrower with racist-minded. That will lead us to hurting each other and not happy to see others happy.
Throw away our ego and racist-minded. We are all the same. Only God knows our value depends on what we did on this earth, not because of who our parents and bloodline are. But whatever happen, always have to be patient because life is a test. It is a test from God to see who among us will do good deeds. All the best :)
Aliens in the Quran
Introduction
On 7th August 1996,NASA (1) scientists made an announcement that made front page headlines throughout the world.Within a Martian meteorite,they had found evidence of a microscopic lifeform that may have existed on Mars more than three billion years ago. (2) Although other studies were later published which challenged this conclusion, (3) numerous recent discoveries,for example,the discovery by the Galileo spacecraft, (4) in February 1997,of a possible red-coloured sea under the ice crust of Jupiter's moon,Europa, (5) are raising hopes that we may soon be able to get an answer to one of the oldest and most interesting questions asked by humans-"Is anyone out there,or are we alone in the universe?"
However,it may be that none of us may live to see the day when scientists will give us a definitive answer to this question.For Muslims,that should not be a problem.We already have the answer.Although many Muslims are unaware of the fact,the Quran (6) explicitly mentions the existence of extraterrestrial life.
The existence of creatures of a spiritual nature,such as angels,in the universe,is accepted as a fact by all Muslims,as well as people of other religions, such as Christians.The point that generates excitement among the public,and scientists is the question of whether material lifeforms like ourselves,which can be found by science,do actually exist outside the earth. (7) The objective of this article is to present evidence from the Quran for the existence in the universe,of MATERIAL lifeforms ("Life as we know it").
"Dabbatun"
In Sura 42,Verse 29 (42:29) of the Quran,we are told, "Among His (God's) signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth,and the living creatures that He has scattered through them :and He has power to gather them together when He wills." (8) Before proceeding further,a point or two must be noted.The word "sama",translated "heavens",is also the Arabic for "sky".One may object that the verse refers to creatures in the sky (which would be birds),not in the heavens.However,birds are mentioned seperately from creatures of the heavens in 24:41, "Seest thou not that it is God Whose praise all beings in the heavens and on earth do celebrate,and the birds (of the air) with wings outspread?..." (9) In a note to 42;29,Muhammad Asad states,"In the Quran,the expression "the heavens and earth" invariably denotes the universe in its entireity." (10) The Quran mentions that inanimate objects also worship God:"Do they not look at God's creation, (even) among (inanimate) things- how their (very) shadows turn round,from right to left,prostrating themselves to God..."(16:48). (11) Therefore,may not the creatures spoken of in 42:29 in the heavens,be inanimate creatures of God.No.The next verse,16:49 goes, "And to God doth obeisance all that is in the heavens and earth,whether moving (living) creatures or the angels...". (12) The word translated "living creatures" here is the same as that in 42:29- "Dabbatun".Comments Asad,"The word dabbah denotes any sentient,corporeal being capable of spontaneous movement and is contrasted here with the non-corporeal,spiritual beings designated as "angels" ". (13) In other words,42:29 is referring to precisely the type of lifeforms that science is searching for,not some metaphysical entities.Yusuf Ali says,"Dabbatun:beasts,living,crawling creatures of all kind." (14) This is the same word used in 2:164,"...in the beasts of all kinds that He scatters through the earth...are signs for a people that are wise," (15) and in 24:45,"And God has created every animal from water:of them are some that creep on their bellies;some that walk on two legs;and some that walk on four. God creates what he wills..." (16) Commenting on 42:29,Allama Shabbir Ahmad Usmani says,"From the verse it appears that like on the earth,there are some kinds of animals- living creatures- in the heavens also." (17) On the same verse,Yusuf Ali comments, "Life is not confined to our one little Planet.It is a very old speculation to imagine some life like human life on the planet Mars...it is reasonable to suppose that Life in some form or other is scattered through some of the millions of heavenly bodies scattered through space." (18) From such remarks,the reader will realize that Muslim scholars are well aware of the fact that 42:29 clearly mentions the existence of aliens.
Is there any alien intelligent life ?
Although the discovery of any form of life outside the earth would be dramatic,humankind is especially interested in knowing whether there is any alien intelligent life in the universe.NASA previously had a program on the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI).Although now scrapped due to budget cuts, private SETI organizations (19) have now been made which continue the search.The Planetary Society, (20) a private organization,in which the film director Steven Speilberg (21) is a member of the Board of Directors,has the largest SETI program in the world.So far, no sign of alien intelligent life has turned up.Can the Quran provide an answer?
Sura 27:65 commands,"Say:None in the heavens or on earth, except God,knows what is hidden:nor can they perceive when they shall be raised up (for Judgement)." (22) This shows that,like humans,there are other creatures in the universe that will also be raised from the dead.We are told in 19:93-96,"Not one of the beings in the heavens and the earth but must come to (God) Most Gracious as a servant.He does take an account of them (all),and hath numbered them (all) exactly.And everyone of them will come to Him singly on the Day of Judgement.On those who believe and work deeds of righteousness, will (God) Most Gracious bestow love." (23) From these verses we learn that there are alien lifeforms that,like us,will also be judged according to the works that they do during their lives.Among them are the believers.Therefore,naturally,there will also be those aliens who are unbelievers.The believers will be rewarded.The lifeforms being descibed in the above verses can hardly be expected to be microorganisms.The Quran is referring to creatures of a level of development that makes them morally accountable beings.They must be organisms possessing qualities which we would ascribe to intelligent lifeforms.
In Sura 72:14-15,jinn (a type of spiritual lifeform,which the Quran mention as living on the earth) say,"Amongst us are some that submit their wills (to God),and some that swerve from justice.Now those who submit their wills- they have sought out (the path) of right conduct:But those who swerve- they are (but) fuel for Hell-fire." (24) The Quran mentions that good jinn will be rewarded with Paradise.Summing up from all the above verses,it is clear that Judgement Day is for creatures in the whole universe (Sura 39:68-"The Trumpet will (just) be sounded when all that are in the heavens and on earth will swoon, except such as it will please God (to exempt).Then will a second one be sounded,when,behold,they will be standing and looking on!") (25) and like jinn,aliens will also be sharing Paradise and Hell with humans.In fact,the Quran mentions that Paradise is of a size like that of our present universe- 57:21,"Therefore (vie) with one another for the pardon of your Lord,and for a Paradise as vast as heaven and earh, prepared for those who believe in Allah and His apostles." (26) Therefore, it is not surprising that when we are sharing this universe with aliens,we should share Paradise and Hell with them too.The Quran shows us,therefore,that not only do aliens exist,but among them are also intelligent beings.
Where can aliens be found?
Knowing that aliens,including intelligent lifeforms exist elsewhere, our next question would be,"Where do they live?"Scientists naturally expect them to live on planets.They look for other planets around other stars- planets that have the right conditions to harbour life- in other words,other earths.In October 1995,scientists announced the discovery of the first extrasolar planet around the star 51 Pegasi. (27) Since then,there have been a string of discoveries of other planets.At the time of writing of this article,fifteen planets have been claimed to have been discovered. (28) Although some of these objects have been dismissed as brown dwarfs (including the object around Pegasi 51) by some scientists, (29) at least some of the fifteen objects are agreed upon as being planets.Scientists believe that on potential moons around planets found to be orbiting two stars, the right conditions may exist for life to be present. (30)
In Sura 65:12,we are informed,"God is He Who created seven heavens and of the earth a similar number..." (31) This verse,although usually translated properly,is very commonly misinterpreted by commentators.They give their interpretation that space is divided into seven zones,and likewise,as Yusuf Ali puts it,"the crust of the earth is built up of geological strata one above another". (32) This interpretation arises due to a misunderstanding of what a "heaven" is as mentioned in the Quran.Before continuing further about the topic of aliens,it is necessary to clear up this confusion.The answer can be deduced from verses in the Quran itself and comparing them with our current scientific knowledge about the universe.
Sura 21:30 asks,"Do not the unbelievers see that the heavens and the earth were joined together (as one unit of creation),before we clove them asunder?..." (33) Sura 41:11-12 tell us,"Then turned He to the heaven when it was smoke,and said unto it and unto the earth:come both of you,willingly or loth...Then We ordained them seven heavens...and inspired in each heaven its mandate;and We decked the lowest heaven with lamps..." (34) and Sura 71:15-16,"See ye not how Allah hath created seven heavens in harmony,and hath made the moon a light therin,and made the sun a lamp?" (35) Sura 51:47 informs us,"And it is We who have built the universe with (Our creative) power;and,verily,it is We who are steadily expanding it." (36) Asad,comments on the above verses as follows:about 21:30,"...the above unmistakable reference to the unitary origin of the universe- metonymically described in the Quran as "the heavens and the earth"- strikingly anticipates the view of almost all modern astrophysicists that this universe has originated as one entity from one single element,namely,hydrogen,which became subsequently consolidated through gravity and then seperated into individual nebulae,galaxies,and solar systems,with individual parts progressively breaking away to form new entities in the shape of stars,planets and the latter's satellites"; (37) about 41:11,he explains the word "smoke" as,"a gas- evidently hydrogen gas,which physicists regard as the primal element from which all material particles of the universe have evolved and still evolve..." (38) and says about the verse,"explaining this passage,Zamakhshari observes:"The meaning of God's command to the skies (heavens) and the earth to "come"... is this:He willed their coming into being..."";for 41:12,he explains "seven heavens" as,"a multiplicity of cosmic systems"; (39) about 51:47 he says,"the phrase "inna la-musi'un" clearly foreshadows the modern notion of the "expanding universe"- that is,the fact that the cosmos,though finite in extent,is continuously expanding in space." (40) Finally,three more verses need to be referred to- 50:38,"And verily We created the heavens and the earth and all that is between them...and naught of weariness touched us" (41) ,21:104,"The Day when We shall roll up the heavens as a recorder rolleth up a written scroll.As We began the first creation,We shall repeat it.(It is a promise binding) upon Us.Lo!We are to perform it" (42) ,and 14:48, "One day the Earth will be changed to a different Earth,and so will be the heavens..." (43)
From the verses above,we learn this from the Quran:a heaven is a material entity which arose from the same material as the earth originated from.Initially,there was one gaseous mass.A cleavage process occured resulting in the making of the "seven heavens" and "all that lies between them".The sun,moon and earth are constituants of a heaven.Therefore,a heaven must be larger than a star (sun).When the end of the universe is at hand,the heavens,which till then were in an expanding universe (51:47) will come together.Then,the way our present universe came into being,in a similar manner,a new creation will come into being,containing other heavens and another earth.Any astronomer reading these verses can tell you that there is only one entity that fits the description of a heaven in the Quran- a "heaven" in the Quran must be referring to a "galaxy".According to modern science,the universe arose from a singularity,at the Big Bang,and has since,been expanding.From a primordial gas cloud arose hugh fragments from which the galaxies and their clusters arose.Today,the galaxies are moving apart from each other in space.They are seperated by intergalactic space in which may lurk invisible dark matter,making upto 90% of the total mass of the universe.if there is sufficient dark matter,at some time in the future,the universe will stop expanding and enter a contraction phase in which the galaxies will finally come close together in a Big Crunch marking an end to the present universe.The universe would have returned to a singularity state similar to that from which the present universe arose.Then,once again,scientists predict,a new universe may rebound from the singularity of the Big Crunch,as another Big Bang gives rise to a universe with its own galaxies and planets etc.Verses in the Quran agree amazingly with our current ideas about the universe!
The purpose of our lengthy divergence from the main topic of this article was to prove that the "seven heavens" are not zones into which the universe is divided,but large astronomical entities, the galaxies.Some people have interpretted a heaven as being a solar system.However,while this view may seem appropriate for some verses,it does not tally with all the verses.
The Quran mentions the creation of seven heavens.Asad explains that,"...as regards the "seven heavens",it is to be borne in mind that in Arabic usage...the number "seven" is often synonymous with "several"." (44) I have shown that the heavens are the galaxies and we can see that millions of them exist.Even if we assume that the heaven are some other astronomical objects that arose from the primary gas cloud,they definitely are not literally seven in number,but in the millions.
The relevance of this to our discussion on aliens is that the Sura 65:12 tells us that,as God has created "seven Heavens",He has created,"of the earth a similar number..." Therefore,as there are millions of galaxies,God has also created millions of earths scattered throughout the universe.Usmani comments on 65:12,"The earths as well,He created seven (Usmani thinks literally seven.We know it actually means "many"),as given in the Tradition of Tirmizi etc.It is possible they are not visible, it is possible they are visible,but people think them to be stars or planets,as the scientists of today have predicted the possibility of life on Mars etc..." (45) An important thing to point out in 65:12 is that God does not use the word "worlds",but specifically,"earth".An 'earth' would be a planet that harbours life.Scientists also often speak of looking for other earths.They mean not just any planet,but one sustaining or capable of sustaining life.In his book,The Bible,The Quran and Science, Maurice Bucaille writes,"...it comes as no small surprise to the reader of the Quran to find that earths such as our own may be found in the Universe..." (46)
We have finally arrived at the Quran's answer as to where aliens can be found.They inhabit the millions of earths that God has created among the millions of heavens (galaxies) in the universe. The Quran therefore,gives us a magnificent view of the universe- a universe teeming with life,a place that the late astronomer Carl Sagan described as a "cosmic fugue,with themes and counter- points,dissonances and harmonies,a billion different voices playing the life music." (47)
Will we ever discover aliens?
So far,we have learnt from the Quran that extraterrestrial life,inclucing intelligent life, exists throughout countless earths in the universe.But this is not sufficient to satisfy our curiosity.We want scientists to actually discover aliens.Only after we have found incontrovertible scientific evidence that aliens exist,will our (unbelieving) hearts see that the Quran was correct all along.We actually won't be satisfied till we meet an alien face to face.Is there any chance that in the future we will actually discover,through science,the existence of aliens and establish some kind of contact with them or even meet them?
To get some idea on this matter,we must return to Sura 42:29.We are told over there that the scattering of living creatures in the heavens and the earth is a "sign".What is a sign?Sura 6:104 says,"Momentous signs have come to you from your Lord.He that sees them shall himself have much to gain,but he who is blind to them shall lose much." (48) Sura 6:109,"They solemly swear by Allah that if a sign be given them they would believe in it." (49) Sura 7:73,"A clear proof has come to you from your Lord.Here is Allah's she-camel:a sign for you." (50) Clearly,a sign is something which we can see,or at least,experience with our senses.Otherwise,it would not be a sign.Some signs are those that God showed to humans in the past.Other signs remain for God to show us in the future-"Soon we will show them Our Signs in the (furthest) regions,and in their own souls,until it becomes manifest to them that this is the Truth" (41:53). (51) THERFORE,SURA 42:29 CONTAINS A PROPHESY THAT A TIME WILL INDEED COME IN THE FUTUTE WHEN HUMANS WILL DISCOVER ALIENS.
In Sura 55:33-34,we are addressed,"O ye assembly of Jinn and men!If it be you can pass beyond the regions of the heavens and the earth,pass ye!Not without authority will ye be able to pass!Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?" (52) Why does God ask us to go into space? There must be some purpose.Maybe it be for us to fulfil some grand destiny in store for our species- maybe to become a galactic race,a respectable part of the galactic community of civilizations.Maybe,it is our travels in space that may lead to our encounter with aliens and fulfil the prophesy in 42:29.Only time will tell.In anticipation of the time when we become space-travellers,we are told in Sura 29:22, "Neither on earth nor in heaven shall you be beyond reach:nor have you any guardian or helper besides Allah." (53)
To reach other civilizations,we must be capable of feasible interstellar transport. Might we one day be capable of undertaking such a voyage?Sura 16:8 says,"And (it is He Who creates) horses and mules for you to ride...and He will yet create things of which (today) you have no knowledge." (54) The latter part of this verse is often translated in the present tense but as Asad points out,"The use in this context,of the aorist "yakhluqu" implies the future tense ("He will create") ...Since this reference to God's continuing creation comes immediately after a mention of primitive means of transport,it obviously relates to other- as yet unknown- things of the same category:that is to say,to new means of transport which God unceasingly creates through the instrumentality of the inventiveness with which He has endowed man's mind." (55) Therefore,it is possible that we may one day make the spacecraft required for interstellar travel.After all,God Himself has encouraged us to,"pass beyond the regions of the heavens".Sura 42:29 ends with the statement that God has the power to gather the creatures of the heavens and earth together if He wills.This also points to the possibility of our meeting aliens in the future.However,this gathering may well refer to that which will occur on Judgement Day as mentioned in Sura 19:93-96 (see above).
Man's position among creation
The most revolutionary discoveries in history have been those which altered the way humans perceived themselves in the universe.We discovered that the earth was not at the centre of the universe.We discovered that our Sun was a very ordinary star located in an insignificant part of an ordinary galaxy,which was only one of millions of galaxies.These discoveries should have humbled us.Yet,even today,many of us triumphantly proclaim ourselves as being the most supreme creation of God.It is common to ascribe our cherished position among all living things to our higher intellectual abilities.If we were to find out that there are other intelligent beings in the universe,and that some may be intellectually more superior to us,where would that leave us ?Would we finally be dethroned?
Sura 17:70 informs us,"Verily We have honoured the children of Adam...and preferred them above many of those whom We created with a marked preferment." (56) Many translations fail to mention the "marked preferment" in the verse,although the verse contains the Arabic "tafzelan" which conveys this.Note that the verse mentions that there are other creatures besides humans,who have also been given a position of distinction,and humans have been preferred above many,not all,of these creatures.Usmani states in a comment on this verse,"Under this verse a debate is opened:Who is superior- Man or Angel?But logically this verse does not decide the issue." (57) Another scholar has written,"From this (verse) it is evident that whatever superiority humans have got over other creatures is not whole.Allah's creatures contain such creatures upon which humans have got no superiority."It must be remembered here that while so far we have been discussing material alien lifeforms,the debate of man's position in creation includes both material and spiritual creatures of God.Some early authorities,such as Hasan,have not accepted the word "akser" mentioned in 17:70 as meaning "many".Hasan maintains that the word "akser",as used in 17:70, should be understood as meaning "all",since the same word is used in 26:233 and 10:36,where it would be inappropriate to take its meaning as "many" but rather as "all".With such a substitution in verse 17:70,the meaning would be altered to mean that man is preferred by God over all creatures.
The debate on man's status continues among scholars and also among the public.Let us make an analogy to the debate of whether man is superior to woman.Suppose for a moment that we hand the trophy to man and let him enjoy his "superior" position.On the Day of Judgement,it will only be deeds that count and good women will go to Paradise and bad men will burn in Hell.Who would have been more superior?As you can see,in the final analysis,any debate on the status of a race,or species is useless.From earlier verses mentioned in this article,the reader will remember that,according to the Quran, God will judge humans as well as aliens on the basis of their deeds and reward them accordingly.Many humans will be sent to Hell for their wrongdoings. At the same time there will be aliens who will be rewarded for their good deeds.Who would be more superior- the unbelieving human or the faithful alien?The answer is obvious.Therefore,what's the use of debating this point?Status of a creature is relative to its moral conduct.Sura 95:4-5 states, "Surely We created man of the best stature,then We reduced him to the lowest of the low." (58)
Islam and the geocentric universe
It is the fanciful idea of religion-bashers that the discovery of extraterrestrial life will undermine any remaining credibility that religion may have.In the case of Islam,as one can see from this discussion,that can hardly be the case.On the contrary,such a discovery would verify the truth of the statements contained in the Quran relating to the subject of alien life,and strengthen the position of Muslims.The vision of Islam is that of a truly universal religion.It is far removed from the exclusiveness of Judaism ("We are the Chosen Ones for God's message").It is a pity that the image of all religions has suffered a setback from the great scandal of the Church- its treatment of Galileo,for (rightly) challenging their views of a geocentric universe,in which Man was The Central Figure in God's Plan of Creation,living on a planet around which all the rest of creation revolved.
The Quran gives us a picture of our place in the universe that is quite different.In Sura 40:57,God says, "Assuredly the creation of the heavens and the earth is a greater (matter) than the creation of men:yet most men understand not." (59) Comments Yusuf Ali,"Man is himself a tiny part of creation.Why should he be so ego-centric?" (60) No one race of humans was chosen to be the exclusive custodians of the truth.Sura 16:36 tells us,"For We assuredly sent amongst every People an apostle,(with the command),"Serve God,and eschew Evil":of the people were some whom God guided,and others on whom Error became inevitably (established).So travel through the earth,and see what was the end of those who denied (the Truth)." (61) According to some Traditions of The Prophet (pbuh), 124,000 messengers have been sent into the world by God,throughout the ages to people all over the world.No nation was denied access to the Truth.Even on earth,guidance was provided not only to humans,but also the Jinn who co-habit this planet with us- 6:130:"(Then He will say):"Jinn and men!Did there not come to you apostles of your own who proclaimed to you my revelations and warned you of this day?" (62) .God's bounty,according to Islam,is not confined to creatures of the earth because He is,"...Lord of the heavens and Lord of the earth,the Lord of the Worlds" (45:36). (63) To the people were sent revealed Books also,the last of which is the Quran.About the Quran itself,we are told in 43:4,"It is in the Mother Book with Us,sublime and full of wisdom." (64) About other planets,S.Bashir-ud-din Mahmood has this to say,"On the basis of the interpretation of verse 65:12 by Ibn-e-Abbas (May Allah be pleased with him),we can say that inhabitants of these worlds must have their religion like ours and so the Holy Books.They all come from the same "Supreme Source" of revelation from where the Holy Quran originated for us on the Earth.It is evident from the verse of the Holy Quran" (ie.43;4.All Books come from the "Mother Book with Us"). (65) The very first verse of the Quran begins,"Praise be to Allah,Lord of the Worlds." (66)
Summing up,while the Quran does point out that man has a favoured position on earth, (2:30-"Behold,thy Lord said to the angels:"I will create a vicegerent on earth.""; (67) 2:34- "We said to the angels:"Bow down to Adam..."" (68) 95:4- We have indeed created man in the best of moulds." (69) ) there are other creatures of God who have also been favoured in the universe (17:70).Humans are just a small part of God's creation (40:57).When they act wrongly,they are reduced to the lowest of the low (95:5).Salvation is not only for some race of humans, but for all humans and creatures throughout the universe.There is a grand destiny planned by God for all of them.All humans as well as aliens who follow the guidance that God sent to their respective planets,will be rewarded (19:96)."...it is God Whose praise all beings in the heavens and on earth do celebrate..."(24:41). (70) All will return to Him.How far the picture of the universe that Islam paints is from that of a geocentric universe!
Conclusion - a "secret" waiting to be told
If the Quran is so explicit in stating the existence of living organisms in the universe (42:29),we would suppose that the Muslim population would generally be aware of the fact that the Quran mentions extraterrestrials.Unfortunately that is not the case.A significant proportion of Muslims have no idea that this exciting piece of information is provided in their Holy Book.I have quoted a number of scholars in this article,who have commented on the verses relating to extraterrestrials.Among them are those such as Yusuf Ali and Muhammad Asad,whose works are known to Muslims throughout the world.Allama Shabbir Ahmad Usmani was a prominent figure in the Freedom Movement of Pakistan.All scholars quoted are from the mainstream of Islam. So,at least,Muslim scholars are aware of the Quran mentioning aliens.Yet,there are scholars also who have no idea about this subject.Surprisingly,even Maurice Bucaille,whose brilliant book, The Bible,The Quran and Science is extensive in its coverage of scientific topics in the Quran,completely overlooked the mention of aliens.
How aware were the early Muslims,about the existence of extraterrestrials,or verses in the Quran on this topic?Bashir-ud-Din Mahmood writes,"The idea that there is life elsewhere in the universe also,was derived from the Prophet of Allah (pbuh) when he told Muslims,"When you sit down in the prayer for the Attahiyat and say: "Peace be upon us,and the righteous servants of Allah" you actually send peace on all the righteous people living on the Earth and in the heavens."This clearly implies that all type of people,good and bad live in the other worlds as they live on our Earth." (71) He also writes,with reference to the Rasial Imam Ghazali,"According to Imam Muhammad Ghazali (11th Century),people in some of these planetary worlds have learnt to travel and communicate with each other." (72)
The case of Ibn-e-Abbas is interesting.He was one of the Companions of the Prophet (pbuh).The Prophet (pbuh) had prayed to God specially to endow Ibn-e-Abbas(73) with knowledge of the Quran,and he became one of the great scholars of the Quran.Maulana Maududi writing in his Tafhim-ul-Quran,tells us that,"Ibn-e-Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him)...believed with confidence that there are many more earth-like bodies in the heavens. ...He not only thought that such earths are inhabited by intelligent beings but also that their people are exactly like the inhabitants on the Earth.He even went so far as to say that they may have a Prophet like Muhammad (pbuh),and had a Adam,like our Adam,a Noah,like our Noah,an Ibrahim like our Ibrahim,and a Jesus like our Jesus (pbut)." (74) The knowledge of the existence of aliens and that they are mentioned in the Quran, has been present among Muslims from the earliest days of Islam!
There is something else that we know about Ibn-e-Abbas.He did not widely publicize his views about aliens. Rather,he was quite secretive about this matter.The reason is that he was afraid that his ideas would confuse people.In fact,he was afraid that people would be in danger of becoming unbelievers by not accepting the truth of this matter,which the Quran itself attested to.Perhaps it was such considerations that lead Muslim scholars of later times not to touch on the topic of aliens much,and so today,also,so many Muslims remain unaware about this matter.But times have changed.We've come a long way in our voyage of discovery of the wonders that surround us.The recent discoveries of extrasolar planets,of ice on the moon (75) ,of microbes deep beneath the earth's surface and around thermal vents in the oceans (76) ,of water on the sun (77) and many other amazing findings are setting the stage for a grand finale.The public is mentally prepared to hear soon about the discovery of life outside the earth.
In recent times,Muslims have missed golden opportunities of propagating their religion to the peoples of the world.For example,the Quran mentions the expansion of the universe.This phenomenon was discovered by scientists only in 1929.If Muslims had let the world know beforehand,that the Quran mentioned this fact, then upon its discovery,a big impact could have been made on the non-Muslim world.We would have shown the world the power,the miracle,of the Quran.Of course,even today,the miracle remains that the Quran mentions the expansion of the universe,but non-Muslims tend to say,"Now you tell us,after science has already discovered this!You must be construeing the meaning of Quranic verses to suit your wishes."
Today,as we stand at the threshold of making the most revolutionary discovery in the history of humankind,we Muslims should ask ourselves,"Hasn't the time finally come for the "secret" that Ibn-e-Abbas held to be made known to the whole world?"Yes,the time is ripe.Let the world know,before it discovers for itself,that 1400 years ago in the deserts of Arabia,a prophet received revelations,mentioning the existence of extraterrestrial life through countless heavenly bodies in the universe,and prophesying that one day, humans will indeed discover aliens.
The Quran contains many amazing statements relating to science.There is no reason to believe that it has finally yielded all of its scientific secrets and as we enter the next century,we can be confidant that the Quran will continue to shed light on some of the most enduring and intriguing scientific mysteries of our times.
Introduction
1.NASA Home Page
2.Medline citation
--Ref:Search For Past Life On Mars:Possible Biogenic Activity In Martian Meteorite
2.ALH84001.McKay et al. in Science,Vol.273,pages 924-930;August 16,1996.
--Scientific American:The Case For Relic Life On Mars.December 1997.
3.Ref:Scott,Edward R.D. et al,Petrological evidence of shock melting of carbonates
3.in the martian meteorite ALH84001.Nature,387,377-379(22 May,1997).
4.Galileo Home Page
5.Water on Europa:
--Scientific American:Exhibit:Great Balls of Ice:August 19,1996.
--NASA Space Science News:The Frosty Plains of Europa
6.The Quran:
--Translations by Yusuf Ali,Pickthall and Shakir.Muslim Students Association site
--(MSA-USC),containing the entire translated text by three scholars.
--Quran Search Engine.Search for verses in the Quran by key words.
--Transliteration of the Quran.The complete transliterated text of the Quran.
--Listen to the Quran.The complete text recited in Arabic and English in RealAudio files.
--Quran in MP3 format.Download the Quran as mp3 files.
7.The Astrobiology Web.Information on space life science.Highly recommended.
"Dabbatun"
8.Sura 42:29.The Holy Quran.Text,Translation and Commentary.Abdullah Yusuf Ali.
9.Sura 24:41.Yusuf Ali.
10.Note 33 on Sura 42:29.The Message of the Quran.Muhammad Asad.
11.Sura 16:48.Yusuf Ali.
12.Sura 16:49.Yusuf Ali.
13.Note 55 on Sura 16:49.Asad.
14.Note 4568 on Sura 42:29.Yusuf Ali.
15.Sura 2:164.Yusuf Ali.
16.Sura 24:45.Yusuf Ali.
17.Note 43 on Sura 42:29.The Nobel Quran.Tafseer-e-Usmani.Allama Shabbir Ahmed
17.Usmani.
18.Note 4569 on 42:29.Yusuf Ali.
Is there any alien intelligent life ?
19.SETI organizations:
---The SETI Institute.
---SETI@home.Now you can participate in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence
---from your own home by installing a screen saver.Check it out.
20.The Planetary Society.This has the world's largest SETI program.
21.Steven Spielberg.
22.Sura 27:65.Yusuf Ali.
23.Sura 19:93-96.Yusuf Ali.
24.Sura 72:14-15.Yusuf Ali.
25.Sura 39:68.Yusuf Ali.
26.Sura 57:21.The Meaning of the Quran.Dr. Mahmud Y. Zayid.
Where can aliens be found ?
27.A planet around 51 Pegasi:
----Mayor,M. & Queloz,D.A Jupiter-mass companion to a solar-type star.Nature
----378,355-359.(1995).
28.The Extrasolar Planets Encyclopaedia.The main internet catalogue of all extrasolar planets
28. discovered so far.
29.Challenge to a planet around 51 Pegasi:
----Walker,Gordan.One of our planets is missing.Nature,385,775-776.(27 Feb 1997).
----Gray,David F.Absence of a planetary signature in the spectra of the star 51 Pegasi.
----Nature,385,795-796.(27 Feb 1997).
----Update:- New evidence for a planet around 51 Pegasi:
----Marcy,Geoffrey.Extrasolar planets:Back in focus.Nature,391,127.(8 Jan 1998).
----Gray,David F.A planetary companion for 51 Pegasi implied by absence of pulsations in the
---- stellar spectra.Nature,391,153-154.(8 Jan 1998).
----Hatzes,Artie P. et al.Further evidence for the planet around 51 Pegasi.Nature,391,
----154-156.(8 Jan 1998).
30.The possible earths are potential moons of planets orbiting 16 Cygni B in the Swan
----and 47 Uma in Ursae Majoris.
----Chyba,Christopher F.Exobiology:Life on other moons.Nature,385,201.(16 Jan '97).
----Williams,Darren M. et al.Habitable moons around extrasolar giant planets.Nature,
----385,234-236.(16 Jan 1997).
31.Sura 65:12.Yusuf Ali.
32.Note 5527 on Sura 65:12.Yusuf Ali.
33.Sura 21:30.Yusuf Ali.
34.Sura 41:11-12.The Glorious Quran.Text and Explanatory Translation.Muhammad
----Marmaduke Pickthall.
35.Sura 71:15-16.Pickthall.
36.Sura 51:47.Asad.
37.Note 38 on Sura 21:30.Asad.
38.Note 12 and Note 13 on Sura 41:11.Asad.
39.Note 14 on Sura 41:12.Asad.
40.Note 31 on Sura 51:47.Asad.
41.Sura 50:38.Pickthall.
42.Sura 21:104.Pickthall.
43.Sura 14:48.Yusuf Ali.
44.Note 20 on Sura 2:29.Asad.
45.Note 32 on Sura 65:12.Usmani.
46.Ref:Bucaille,Maurice.The Bible,The Quran and Science.Section:The Quran and
46.Modern Science.Chapter III:The Creation of the Heavens and the Earth.
46.Subheading:The Basic Process of the Formation of the Universe and the Resulting
46.Composition of the Worlds.
47.Ref:Sagan,Carl.Cosmos.Chapter II.
----Read the classic article:The Quest for Extraterrestrial Intelligence.By Carl Sagan.
Will we ever discover aliens ?
48.Sura 6:104.Zayid.
49.Sura 6:109.Zayid.
50.Sura 7:73.Zayid.
51.Sura 41:53.Yusuf Ali.
52.Sura 55:33-34.Yusuf Ali.
53.Sura 29:22.Zayid.
54.Sura 16:8.Asad.
55.Note 6 on Sura 16:8.Asad.
Man's position among creation
56.Sura 17:70.Pickthall.
57.Note 105 on Sura 17:70.Usmani.
58.Sura 95:4-5.Pickthall.
Islam and the geocentric universe
59.Sura 40:57.Yusuf Ali.
60.Note 4431 on Sura 40:57.Yusuf Ali.
61.Sura 16:36.Yusuf Ali.
62.Sura 6:130.Zayid.
63.Sura 45:36.Pickthall.
64.Sura 43:4.Zayid.
65.Ref:Mahmood,Bashir-ud-din.Doomsday and Life After Death.Chapter 18,
65.Sub-heading:The Quran in Other Worlds.Ta-Ha Publishers.
66.Sura 1:1.Pickthall.
67.Sura 2:30.Yusuf Ali.
68.Sura 2:34.Yusuf Ali.
69.Sura 95:4.Yusuf Ali.
70.Sura 24:41.Yusuf Ali.
Conclusion - a "secret" waiting to be told
71.Ref:Mahmood,Bashir-ud-din.Doomsday and Life After Death.Chapter 18,
71.Sub-heading:Life in Other Worlds.
72.Ref:Mahmood,Bashir-ud-din.Doomsday and Life After Death.Chapter 18,
72.Sub-heading:Life in Other Worlds.
73.Ibn-e-Abbas- a short biographical note
74.Maududi,Abul Ala.Tahfhim-ul-Quran.
75.Ice on the Moon:
----Scientific American:Science and the Citizen.Water,Water Everywhere:May 1998.
----NASA Press Release:Ice on the Moon.
76.Subterranean microbes:
----Wellsbury,Peter et al.Deep marine biosphere fuelled by increasing organic matter
----availability during burial and heating.Nature,388,573-576.(7 Aug 1997).
----Scientific American:Article:Microbes Deep Inside the Earth.October 1996.
77.Water on the Sun:
----Polyansky,Oleg L. et al.Water on the Sun:Line Assignments Based on Variational
----Calculations.Science,Vol.277,pages 346-348;July 18,1997.
----Science magazine
Free Online Video on Islam & Science:
78.The Quran and Space Sciences- by Zahir Abbas- watch this 30 minutes movie online for free,
78. using Real Player! The movie also discusses aliens in the Quran.
Free Online Books on Islam & Science:
79.The Bible, The Quran and Science- by Maurice Bucaille- read the entire book online!
Other Online Sources on Aliens in the Quran:
80.Aliens- an article on aliens in Islam.
Islamic Clubs on Yahoo!:
81.Scientific Community for Muslims- discuss Science and Islam online
82.Islamic Community
83.Seven Heavens
Other links:
84.Islam and Science- a list of sites to visit
85.Twin Sisters- an article on science and Islam with links to other articles on science and Islam.
86.Islam- The Modern Religion- contains information on science and other Islamic topics
87.The Quran and Science- contains articles on Islam and evolution, anthropology, relativity and
90. other interesting topics
88.It is the Truth- a site containing information on some of the scientific topics
88.discussed in the Quran.
89.Islam-QA:Islam Questions and Answers- contains answers to many questions asked
89.about Islam.
Launched by Samir Khalid Munir ( samirkm@cyber.net.pk)
on 29th March 1999 (10th Zul Hijjah,1419).
Source : http://www.answering-christianity.com/aliens_in_quran.htm
Islamic method of Slaughtering animals is better
Al Shaddad Bin Aous has quoted this tradition of the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H.) "God calls for mercy in everything, so be merciful when you kill and when you slaughter, sharpen your blade to relieve its pain".
Many allegations have been made that Islamic slaughter is not humane to animals. However, Professor Schultz and his colleague Dr. Hazim of the Hanover University, Germany, proved through an experiment, using an electroencephalograph (EEG) and electrocardiogram (ECG) that *Islamic slaughter is THE humane method of slaughter* and captive bolt stunning, practiced by the Western method, causes severe pain to the animal.
The results surprised many.
Experimental Details:
Many allegations have been made that Islamic slaughter is not humane to animals. However, Professor Schultz and his colleague Dr. Hazim of the Hanover University, Germany, proved through an experiment, using an electroencephalograph (EEG) and electrocardiogram (ECG) that *Islamic slaughter is THE humane method of slaughter* and captive bolt stunning, practiced by the Western method, causes severe pain to the animal.
The results surprised many.
Experimental Details:
1. Several electrodes were surgically implanted at various points of the skull of all animals, touching the surface of thebrain.
2. The animals were allowed to recover for several weeks.
3. Some animals were slaughtered by making a swift, deep incision with a sharp knife on the neck cutting the jugular veins and carotid Arteries of both sides; as also the trachea and esophagusHalal Method.
4. Some animals were stunned using a captive bolt pistol humane slaughter by the western method.
5. During the experiment, EEG and ECG were recorded on all animals to record the condition of the brain and heart during the course of slaughter and stunning.
Results and Discussion:
I - Halal Method
1. The first three seconds from the time of Islamic slaughter as recorded on the EEG did not show any change from the graph before slaughter, thus indicating that the animal did not feel any pain during or immediately after the incision.
2. For the following 3 seconds, the EEG recorded a condition of deep sleep - unconsciousness. This is due to a large quantity of blood gushing out from the body.
3. After the above mentioned 6 seconds, the EEG recorded zero level, showing no feeling of pain at all.
4. As the brain message (EEG) dropped to zero level, the heart was still pounding and the body convulsing vigorously (a reflex action of the spinal cord) driving maximum blood from the body: resulting in hygienic meat for the consumer.
II - Western method by C.B.P. Stunning
1. The animals were apparently unconscious soon after stunning.
2. EEG showed severe pain immediately after stunning.
3. The hearts of the animal stunned by C.B.P. stopped beating earlier as compared to those of the animals slaughtered according to the Halal method resulting in the retention of more blood inthe meat. This in turn is unhygienic for the consumer.
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2. The animals were allowed to recover for several weeks.
3. Some animals were slaughtered by making a swift, deep incision with a sharp knife on the neck cutting the jugular veins and carotid Arteries of both sides; as also the trachea and esophagusHalal Method.
4. Some animals were stunned using a captive bolt pistol humane slaughter by the western method.
5. During the experiment, EEG and ECG were recorded on all animals to record the condition of the brain and heart during the course of slaughter and stunning.
Results and Discussion:
I - Halal Method
1. The first three seconds from the time of Islamic slaughter as recorded on the EEG did not show any change from the graph before slaughter, thus indicating that the animal did not feel any pain during or immediately after the incision.
2. For the following 3 seconds, the EEG recorded a condition of deep sleep - unconsciousness. This is due to a large quantity of blood gushing out from the body.
3. After the above mentioned 6 seconds, the EEG recorded zero level, showing no feeling of pain at all.
4. As the brain message (EEG) dropped to zero level, the heart was still pounding and the body convulsing vigorously (a reflex action of the spinal cord) driving maximum blood from the body: resulting in hygienic meat for the consumer.
II - Western method by C.B.P. Stunning
1. The animals were apparently unconscious soon after stunning.
2. EEG showed severe pain immediately after stunning.
3. The hearts of the animal stunned by C.B.P. stopped beating earlier as compared to those of the animals slaughtered according to the Halal method resulting in the retention of more blood inthe meat. This in turn is unhygienic for the consumer.
Source : Islamway.com
Quran and The Clouds
Scientists have studied cloud types and have realized that rain clouds are formed and shaped according to definite systems and certain steps connected with certain types of wind and clouds.One kind of rain cloud is the cumulonimbus cloud (pictured at the left) associated with thunderstorms. Meteorologists have studied how cumulonimbus clouds are formed and how they produce rain, hail, and lightning.
They have found that cumulonimbus cloud go through the following steps to produce rain:
1- The clouds are pushed by the wind: Cumulonimbus clouds begin to form when wind pushes some small pieces of clouds (cumulus) clouds to an area where these clouds converge.
2- Joining: Then the small clouds join together forming a larger cloud.
3- Stacking: When the small clouds join together, updrafts within the larger cloud increase. The updrafts near the center of the cloud are stronger than those near the edges. These updrafts cause the cloud body to grow vertically, so the cloud is stacked up. This vertical growth causes the cloud body to stretch into cooler regions of the atmosphere where drops of water and hail formulate and begin to grow larger and larger. When these drops of water and hail become too heavy for the updrafts to support them, they begin to fall from the cloud as rain, hail, etc.
Allah said in the Qur'aan: (Notice the great detail) Have you not seen how Allah makes the clouds move gently, then joins them together, then makes them into a stack, and then you see the rain come out of it...? [Qur'aan 24:43]
Meteorologists have only recently come to know these details of cloud formation, structure, and function by using advanced equipment like planes, satellites, computers, balloons, and other equipment to study winds and its direction, to measure humidity and its variations, and to determine the levels and variations of atmospheric pressure.
The preceding verse, after mentioning clouds and rain, speaks about hail and lightning:
And He sends down hail from mountains (clouds) in the sky, and He strikes with it whomever He wills, and turns it from whoever He wills. The vivid flash of its lightning nearly blind s the sight. [Qur'aan 24:43]
Meteorologists have found that these cumulonimbus clouds, that shower hail, reach a height of 25,000 to 30,000 feet (4.7 to 5.7 miles), like mountains, as the Qur'aan said, And He sends down hail from mountains (clouds) in the sky...
This verse may raise a question. Why does the verse say ...its lightning in reference to the hail? Does this mean that hail is the major factor in producing lightning? Let us see what the book entitled Meteorology Today, says on this. It says that clouds become electrified as hail falls through a region in the could of supercooled droplets and ice crystals. As liquid droplets collide with hail, they freeze on contact and release latent heat. This keeps the surface of the hail warmer than that of the surrounding ice crystals. When the hail comes in contact with and ice crystal, and important phenomenon occurs. Electrons flow from the colder oblect toward the warmer object. Hence, the hail become negatively charged, The same effect occurs when super cooled droplets come in contact with a piece of hail and tiny splinters of positively charged ice break off. These lighter, positively charged particles are then carried to the upper part of the could by updrafts. The hail, left with a negative charge, fall toward the bottom of the cloud, thus the lower part of the cloud becomes negatively charged. These negative charges are then discharged to the ground as lightning. We conclude from this that hail is the major factor in producing lightning.
This information on lightning was discovered recently. Until 1600 A.D., Aristotle's ideas on meteorology were dominant. or example, he said that the atmosphere contains two kinds of exhalation, moist and dry. He also said that thunder is the sound of the collision of the dry exhalation with the neighboring clouds, and lightning is the inflaming and burning of the dry exhalation with a thin and faint fire. These are some of the ideas on meteorology that were dominant at the time of the Qur'aan's revelation, fourteen centuries ago.
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3- Stacking: When the small clouds join together, updrafts within the larger cloud increase. The updrafts near the center of the cloud are stronger than those near the edges. These updrafts cause the cloud body to grow vertically, so the cloud is stacked up. This vertical growth causes the cloud body to stretch into cooler regions of the atmosphere where drops of water and hail formulate and begin to grow larger and larger. When these drops of water and hail become too heavy for the updrafts to support them, they begin to fall from the cloud as rain, hail, etc.
Allah said in the Qur'aan: (Notice the great detail) Have you not seen how Allah makes the clouds move gently, then joins them together, then makes them into a stack, and then you see the rain come out of it...? [Qur'aan 24:43]
Meteorologists have only recently come to know these details of cloud formation, structure, and function by using advanced equipment like planes, satellites, computers, balloons, and other equipment to study winds and its direction, to measure humidity and its variations, and to determine the levels and variations of atmospheric pressure.
The preceding verse, after mentioning clouds and rain, speaks about hail and lightning:
And He sends down hail from mountains (clouds) in the sky, and He strikes with it whomever He wills, and turns it from whoever He wills. The vivid flash of its lightning nearly blind s the sight. [Qur'aan 24:43]
Meteorologists have found that these cumulonimbus clouds, that shower hail, reach a height of 25,000 to 30,000 feet (4.7 to 5.7 miles), like mountains, as the Qur'aan said, And He sends down hail from mountains (clouds) in the sky...
This verse may raise a question. Why does the verse say ...its lightning in reference to the hail? Does this mean that hail is the major factor in producing lightning? Let us see what the book entitled Meteorology Today, says on this. It says that clouds become electrified as hail falls through a region in the could of supercooled droplets and ice crystals. As liquid droplets collide with hail, they freeze on contact and release latent heat. This keeps the surface of the hail warmer than that of the surrounding ice crystals. When the hail comes in contact with and ice crystal, and important phenomenon occurs. Electrons flow from the colder oblect toward the warmer object. Hence, the hail become negatively charged, The same effect occurs when super cooled droplets come in contact with a piece of hail and tiny splinters of positively charged ice break off. These lighter, positively charged particles are then carried to the upper part of the could by updrafts. The hail, left with a negative charge, fall toward the bottom of the cloud, thus the lower part of the cloud becomes negatively charged. These negative charges are then discharged to the ground as lightning. We conclude from this that hail is the major factor in producing lightning.
This information on lightning was discovered recently. Until 1600 A.D., Aristotle's ideas on meteorology were dominant. or example, he said that the atmosphere contains two kinds of exhalation, moist and dry. He also said that thunder is the sound of the collision of the dry exhalation with the neighboring clouds, and lightning is the inflaming and burning of the dry exhalation with a thin and faint fire. These are some of the ideas on meteorology that were dominant at the time of the Qur'aan's revelation, fourteen centuries ago.
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