The Qur’ân defines a full two-year period for breast-feeding of infants. This agrees with what modern health practice prescribes. Only recently, has the vital importance of breastfeeding been fully realized. Mother’s milk is a perfectly balanced, easily digested food, that also provides antibodies essential both for immunization and anti-allergy:
§The mothers shall give suck to their children for two whole years, for those who desire to complete the term of suckling. [2/233]
The Qur’ân emphasizes the medical benefits of honey, confirmed by modern medical knowledge, for the treatment and well-being of humans:
§There comes forth from their (bees) bellies, a drink of varying color, wherein is healing for men. [16/69].
On the other hand, modern scientific discoveries have confirmed the medical wisdom of prohibiting certain foods and drinks. These include dead animal meats; that were not given enough time to bleed off completely. This can only be guaranteed by the Islamic slaughtering practice of cutting the throat, in such a manner as to allow for the drainage of the blood. Animal blood, also prohibited in Islâm, easily absorbs and promotes bacteria from within and outside sources.
The prohibited pork meat carry a list of dangerous parasites. Tinea, that seriously damage the human organs, including the brain and intestines, is only one type of these parasites. Also pork fat is the most indigestible and highest in cholesterol.
Alcohol, prohibited in Islâm, is considered a great threat to civilization, medically, psychologically and socially, next only to AIDS. Adultery and homosexuality, the main sources of AIDS and other venereal diseases, are also prohibited. Besides, all venues leading to such practices are discouraged through Islamic guidance and legislation.
Much of modern hygienic practices, essential for personal and community health care, have been prescribed by the Prophet (pbuh), who was an illiterate who lived in a primitive community 14 centuries back. These include the periodic washing of the whole body (at least once a week and after every intercourse), and ablution i.e. washing of hands, face, arms and feet; and wiping the hair with water. This is repeated up to five times a day, as a prelude for the five prayers. Tooth brushing with natural (Siwâk), or artificial brush, and gargling the mouth after meals and before prayers are also enacted.
Moderation in food intake, eating slowly in a seated upright position, fetching the proper medication, avoiding infected areas, and even the principle of holding quarantines during epidemics have been ordained by the Prophet of Islâm.
Protection of the environment from the uncontrolled spread of parasites, and the avoidance of rabies infection from dogs are two more examples of practices prescribed in Islâm, centuries earlier than human civilization could know or appreciate the wisdom behind. Citations from the Qur’ân and the Prophet’s “Hadîth” or “Sunnah” (sayings and deeds), relevant to this section, are too numerous to include in this concise work.
Paleontology is the science that deals with investigating prehistoric forms of life on earth, through the survey and study of extinct plant and animal fossils. The Qur’ân has referred to precisely this same concept:
§ Say: Travel in the land and see how (Allâh) originated the creation. [29/20]
The history of ancient Egyptians remained buried for tens of centuries. Only in this century, with the discovery of the “Rosetta Stone”, were the gates of this history thrown open. Later, discoveries of the Royal tombs has demonstrated that mummies of kings had been kept intact – through mummification (embalming) – to the present times. Particularly, the mummies of the 18th dynasty Pharaohs, who witnessed the struggle between the Prophet Moses and the Pharaoh, were all intact. These include the well-known Thotmoses, Ramses, and Mernbetah. The latter is believed by most historians to be the so-called “Pharaoh of Exodus”, who was drowned while chasing Moses and the Israelites. The Qur’ân, however, revealed that, after drowning, the Pharaoh’s mummy has been kept as is, for future generations to witness:
§ So this day We shall deliver your (dead) body (out from the sea), that you may be a Sign to those who come after you. [10/92]
Every Prophecy foretold in the Qur’ân have been materialized, one by one, with the march of history. They are of such nature, to be impossible to materialize, unless their source was the All-Knowing Creator of this Universe: Allâh. Examples are:
Prophecy I. Predicting that the text of the Qur’ân will be preserved forever:
§Verily We, it is We Who have sent down the Dhikr (i.e. the Qur’ân), and surely We will guard it (from corruption). [15/9]
In spite of the fact that it was first revealed in a community that was largely illiterate, and in the absence of modern documentation facilities, not a single word or letter has been changed or modified ever since. In contrast to other scriptures, Qur’ân is Qur’ân, whether recited in the seventh or in the twentieth centuries; whether by Arabs in the Middle East or by Turks, Indonesians, Nigerians or Americans.
Prophecy II. The Qur’ân challenges everybody, anywhere, anytime to compose or imitate such a unique perfect literary style, superb language, most precise expression; or deep impact on mind, soul and senses:
§ Or they say, “He (Prophet Muhammad) forged it (the Qur’ân)”. Say, “Bring you then ten forged Sûras (chapters) like unto it, and call whomsoever you can, other than Allâh (to your help)!, if you speak the truth”. [11/13]
§Or they say, “He (the Prophet) has forged it (The Qur’ân)? Say, “Bring you a Sûrah (chapter) like unto it and call whomsoever you can besides Allâh, if you are truthful. [10/38]
§And if you are in doubt concerning that which We have sent down (i.e. the Qur’ân) to Our slave (Muhammad), then produce a Sûrah (chapter) of the like thereof and call your witnesses (supporters, helpers) besides Allâh, if you are truthful. [2/23]
§Say: if the mankind and Jinn were together to produce the like of this Qur’ân, they could not produce the like thereof, even if they helped one another. [17/88]
The proof of the history of the Arabic literature has been such that no other text, whatsoever, stood to the challenge: or even claimed to be .
Prophecy III. Humanity will, gradually come to grasp the soundness and scientific significance of several Qur’anic statements, beyond what was known at the time of revelation, as emphasized in the following verses:
§We will show them Our Signs in the universe, and in their own selves, until it becomes manifest to them that this (the Qur’ân) is the truth. [41/53]
§Nay, they have belied the knowledge whereof they could not comprehend and what has not yet been fulfilled. [10/39]
§And you shall certainly know the truth of it after a while. [38/88]
§He will show you His Âyât(signs) so that you shall recognize them. [27/93]
§For every news there is a reality and you shall come to know it. [6/67]
That this has gradually come true is the context of this work (Sections 1-20).
Prophecy IV. The conquest of Mecca was prophesied in the Qur’ân:
§Verily He who has given you (O Muhammad) the Qur’ân (i.e. ordered you to act on its laws and to preach it to others) will surely bring you back to Maâd (a title of Mecca). [28/85]
§Indeed Allâh shall fulfill the true vision which He showed to His messenger: In very truth, you shall enter Al-Masjid Al-Harâm (the Sacred Mosque in Mecca) if Allâh wills. [48/27]
These verses were revealed at a time when the new Muslim faith was at its lowest ebb, hardly surviving the deadly siege by all contemporary forces, in and outside the Arabian Peninsula. Nevertheless, all of this and more (indeed much more) came true.
Prophecy V. A few years before the death the Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him), Persia has given a massive defeat to the Romans, that was culminated by the conquest of Jerusalem in 614-615 A.C. The Qur’ân however has given a prophecy, against all odds at that time, that victory will swing back to the Romans, and that this should be within less than 10 years.
§The Romans have been defeated, in the nearest land; and they, after their defeat, will be victorious within bid (three to nine) years. [30/2-4]
The surprise victory did occur, in a decisive battle in the year 622 A.C., and the Romans struck into the heart of Persia in the year 624 A.C. This gave a further confirmation to the truth of the Qur’ân
Dear reader
Once you have read the preceding brief presentation of the scientific and logical evidence the truth and authenticity of the message of Islâm, i.e. you are from now on: responsible before the “Source” of that Message the one God: Allâh. It is a unique time for self-reckoning Please give yourself a few moments of truth, liberating yourself from all preconceived ideas, think freely, and do not take the issue lightly. You have not come to existence by random chance, nor for a purposeless life.
§Did you think that We had created you in play (without any purpose), and that you would not be brought back to Us (for account). [23/115]
The matter is serious. Once you have put your hands on the right evidence, everything you think of or stand for will be either rewarded or penalized. So. do not hesitate. Act now, before you finish your term of life on this earth. This can come at any moment, whether you are young or old, regardless of your wish or plan; and beyond your own expectation or control:
§And Allâh grants respite to none, when his appointed time (death) comes. [63/11]
§(It will be said to the sinners), “Indeed you were heedless of this; now We have removed from you your covering, and sharp is you sight this Day. [50/22]
At such time, you will be totally helpless and devoid of money, power, family or friends :
§The Day Whereon neither wealth nor sons will avail. [26/88]
Nobody will be forgiven for blindly following the influence of parents, leaders, clergy or society:
§Then those who were followed disown (declare themselves honest of) themselves of those who followed (them). [2/166]
§Then the weak will say to those who were arrogant (chiefs): “Verily, we were following you; can you avail us anything against Allâh’s Torment? [14/21]
§Nay they say: “ we found our fathers following a certain way and religion, and we guide ourselves by their footsteps. [43/22)]
In Islâm, the doors of repentance are widely open, any time for anybody. So, don’t miss the valuable chance. It is never too late.
§Say, “O Ibâdi (My slaves)” who have transgressed against themselves! Despair not of the Mercy of Allâh. Verily, Allâh forgives all sins. [39/53]
Islâm is a universal message revealed to all humanity, irrespective of race, language or place:
§It (this Qur’ân) is only a reminder to all the Âlamîn (mankind and jinn). [38/87]
§And We have not sent you (O Muhammad) except as a giver of glad tidings and a warner to all mankind. [34/28]
To be a Muslim you need no intermediary. Just think independently, you are free to decide:
§ There is no compulsion in religion. Verily the Right Path has become distinct from the wrong path. [2/256]
So Now :Choose for Yourself
Your Own Fate
