Saturday, December 22, 2007

The Advices of Luqman to his Son


12. And indeed We bestowed upon Luqmân Al­Hikmah (wisdom and religious understanding, etc.) saying: "Give thanks to Allâh," and whoever gives thanks, he gives thanks for (the good of) his ownself. And whoever is unthankful, then verily, Allâh is All­Rich (Free of all wants), Worthy of all praise.

13. And (remember) when Luqmân said to his son when he was advising him: "O my son! Join not in worship others with Allâh. Verily! Joining others in worship with Allâh is a great Zûlm (wrong) indeed.[]

14. And We have enjoined on man (to be dutiful and good) to his parents. His mother bore him in weakness and hardship upon weakness and hardship, and his weaning is in two years give thanks to Me and to your parents, unto Me is the final destination[].

15. But if they (both) strive with you to make you join in worship with Me others that of which you have no knowledge, then obey them not, but behave with them in the world kindly, and follow the path of him who turns to Me in repentance and in obedience. Then to Me will be your return, and I shall tell you what you used to do.

16. "O my son! If it be (anything) equal to the weight of a grain of mustard seed, and though it be in a rock, or in the heavens or in the earth, Allâh will bring it forth. Verily, Allâh is Subtle (in bringing out that grain), Well­Aware (of its place).

17. "O my son! Aqim­is­Salât (perform As­Salât), enjoin (people) for Al­Ma'rûf (Islâmic Monotheism and all that is good), and forbid (people) from Al­Munkar (i.e. disbelief in the Oneness of Allâh, polytheism of all kinds and all that is evil and bad), and bear with patience whatever befall you. Verily! These are some of the important commandments ordered by Allâh with no exemption.

18. "And turn not your face away from men with pride, nor walk in insolence through the earth. Verily, Allâh likes not each arrogant boaster[].

19. "And be moderate (or show no insolence) in your walking, and lower your voice. Verily, the harshest of all voices is the voice (braying) of the ass."

[Te Holy Qura'an. 31: 12-19]

Warning about Internet sites that distort the Qur’aan

Question:
Salam o Aleikum,
A friend of mine brought to my attention this Web site where the guy changed the verses of the Qoran and says it is the Qoran.
This is the site: XXXXXXX
What can we do to stop this?
I have a question if anybody can answer. I have a christain friend who wants me to go to her wedding where I know they will say "the three" and "son of god" during the ceremony. What does a muslim do in that situation, does he go to the ceremony or just the party afterwards. Also what if somebody converts to Islam and her sister is getting married (who is still christain) does that person attend the ceremony?
Thank you very much and please cite your sources.

Answer:

Praise be to Allah.

Before answering this question, we should advise you of the importance of wisdom in denouncing evil, and of being careful not to inadvertantly promote anti-Islamic websites so that everyone will go and read them, because this will indirectly contribute to the promotion of these worthless people who claim to imitate the Qur’aan.

Producing anything like the Qur’aan is impossible, because Allaah challenged anyone to do this. This challenge was issued to the most brilliant and eloquent Arab poets at the time when the Qur’aan was revealed, which was also the time when Arabic eloquence was at its peak. Allaah said (interpretation of the meaning): “Let them then produce a recital like unto it (the Qur’aan) if they are truthful.” [al-Tur 52:34]

When they could not do this, Allaah challenged them to produce ten soorahs like its soorahs: “Or they say: ‘He (Muhammad) forged it (the Qur’aan).’ Say: ‘Bring you then ten forged soorahs (chapters) like unto it, and call whomsoever you can, other than Allah (to your help), if you speak the truth!’” [Hud 11:13 – interpretation of the meaning].

When they could not do this, Allah challenged them to produce just one soorah that contained the same eloquence and wisdom as the Qur’aan. He said (interpretation of the meaning): “Or do they say: ‘He (Muhammad) has forged it’? Say: ‘Bring then a soorah (chapter) like unto it, and call upon whomsoever you like, besides Allah, if you are truthful!” [Yoonus 10:38]

Allah called on them to seek help from whoever they wanted, and to accept the challenge. He said (interpretation of the meaning): “And if you (Arab pagans, Jews, Christians) are in doubt concerning that which We have sent down to Our slave (Muhammad), then produce a soorah of the like thereof and call your witnesses (supporters and helpers) besides Allah, if you are truthful.” [al-Baqarah 2:23]

When they were unable to do this, Allah informed them that they would never be able to do it, no matter who they called upon to help them. He said (interpretation of the meaning): “Say: ‘If mankind and jinn were together to produce the like of this Qur’aan, they could not produce the like thereof, even if they helped one another.’” [al-Isra’ 17:88]

There is no one except Allah who can produce the like of the Qur’aan, because the Qur’aan, as He says, is “a Book, the Verses whereof are perfected and then explained in detail from One Who is All-Wise and Well-Acquainted (with all things).” [Hud 11:1 – interpretation of the meaning].

When some liars did try to imitate the Qur’aan they came up with ridicualous nonsense that would make children laugh, let alone mature and intelligent adults. For example, the liar Musaylimah said: “O frog, daughter of two frogs, croak as much as you want, your upper part is in the water and your lower part is in the mud.” This is an example of the kind of thing said by him and other pretenders to Prophethood. (See Sayd al-Khaatir by Ibn al-Jawzi, p. 404).

Some forms of falsehood may deceive some of the people because of their ignorance and lack of understanding of the rules of grammar and accepted styles of eloquence in Arabic. But anyone who has intelligence and common sense should at least be able to see the difference and realize that these made-up words cannot possibly be Qur’aan. If we look at the Website referred to in the question, we see that kufr is quite clearly mentioned in these fabricated soorahs, such as the statement that the Messiah is the son of God or is God, and the promotion of the evil madhhab of Raafidah (a kind of Shi’ah), and other such nonsense. There are also some weird contradictions, for example, these liars say in the so-called sixth aayah of the so-called “soorah al-tajassud”: “Exalted be He above taking any of His creation as a son,” but then we find in the so-called ninth aayah of the so-called “soorah al-eemaan” the words: “You are he, the son of God, truly; in you we believe.” But verily Allah has spoken the truth when He said (interpretation of the meaning): “Do they not then consider the Qur’aan carefully? Had it been from other than Allah, they would surely have found therein much contradictions.” [al-Nisaa’ 4:82]

You also find other silly comments in these made-up soorahs, such as the claim that Allah permitted His Prophet to change whatever he wanted in the Qur’aan, as in the so-called sixth aayah of the so-called “soorah al-wasaaya”: “Abrogate whatever you want to abrogate of the commands that We have given you, for We permit you to make changes to Our decisions”!

Every Muslim will realize the extent of the lies contained in these words that come from this mind that is driven by ulterior motives. Have you ever seen anything more foolish than these words? Allah has told us to adhere to His Book and put it into practice, as He says (interpretation of the meaning): “And this is a blessed Book which We have sent down, so follow it and fear Allah, that you may receive mercy.” [al-An’aam 6:155]

He commanded His Messenger to adhere to the Qur’aan, saying (interpretation of the meaning): “So hold you (Muhammad) to that which is inspired in you. Verily, you are on a Straight Path.” [al-Zukhruf 43:43].

Allah warned His Messenger not to fail in conveying the message complete and unaltered, as He said (interpretation of the meaning): “Verily, they were about to tempt you away from that which We have revealed unto you (O Muhammad), to fabricate something other than it against Us, and then they would certainly have taken you for a friend! And had We not made you stand firm, you would nearly have inclined to them a little. In that case, We would have made you taste a double portion (of punishment) in this life and a double portion (of punishment) after death. And then you would have found none to help you against Us” [al-Isra’ 17:73-75] and “… if he (Muhammad) had forged a false saying concerning Us (Allah), We surely should have seized him by his right hand (or with power and might), and then certainly should have cut off his life artery (aorta)” [al-Haaqqah 69:44-46]. Having said all this, how can there be any so-called soorah that says the messenger has the right to abrogate whatever he wants in the Qur’aan and that he has the authority to change or omit whatever rules he wants??

The only One Who can abrogate whatever He wants of the Qur’aan is the One Who revealed it, may He be glorified, as He says (interpretation of the meaning): “Allah blots out what He wills and confirms (what He wills). And with Him is the Mother of the Book” [al-Ra’d 13:39];

“Whatever a Verse (revelation) We abrogate or cause to be forgotten, We bring a better one or similar to it. Know you not that Allah is able to do all things?” [al-Baqarah 2:106].

We, like our Messenger, are obliged to understand and implement the Qur’aan without distorting, omitting or changing anything. Allah said (interpretation of the meaning): “(This is) a Book which We have sent down to you, full of blessings that they may ponder over its Verses, and that men of understanding may remember.” [Saad 38:29].

We have seen in the false soorahs quoted on that Internet website a real example of what is referred to in the aayah (interpretation of the meaning): “And verily, among them is a party who distort the Book with their tongues (as they read), so that you may think it is from the Book, but it is not from the Book, and they say: ‘This is from Allah,’ but it is not from Allah; and they speak a lie against Allah while they know it.” [Aal ‘Imraan 3:78].

We ask Allah to make His Religion and His Book prevail and to make His friends victorious, as We ask Him to defeat and humiliate His enemies and cause them to fail. May Allah bless our Prophet Muhammad.

Islam Q&A
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid

The long journey to be a muslim









Dian Utami
United Kingdom



This lovely couple are my dear friends, Mrs Emi and Mr Mike Daly. I feel privileged to be a witness of their happy moments a couple of months ago, as Mike was saying his syahadah for the first time, in a mosque in Cranfield University.

It was no easy journey for them. They were married for 29 years, both still in their own respective religions. Mike comes from a devout Irish Catholic family, and up until a month before he finally embracing Islam he still regularly went to his church.



While Mrs Emi is always a practising muslim ever since she was little. But living the life as a foreigner in UK, faraway from her homeland and her own family she struggled to integrate Islamic concept in all aspects of her life. Just in the last few years she rediscovered the beauty and the perfection of her religion.

And just then she felt an urgent, almost desperate need, to persuade her husband to become a muslim. Because she loves him, and she wants to be with him not only in this world, but also in the Hereafter. Because she wants Allah to be pleased with them. And because of the doctrine in his religion, Mike believes also in life after death, and that they have to be in the same faith to be rejoined in the Paradise.

She asked help from some of her trusted friends to talk and discuss anything about the principles of Islam with her and her husband. She also continuously prayed for the Lord to give her husband 'hidayah' or guidance. She didn't want to put her husband under pressure, and Mike was never a person to push into doing something he doesn't believe in.

The road she was taken there was long and difficult. But she persevered, and Mike has also done his part of deep thinking, learning, and soul searching. There was a time when both of them felt downhearted and discouraged. Somehow Mike knew that this is the right path to follow, but there were a few things that really concerned him. His parents have passed away, would he ever meet them again if he changed his religion? Can he still pray for them? Would he be able to do all that Islam asked him to do? He's such a shy and reserved man that sometime it was difficult to know what's going on in his mind or what he really wanted to know about Islam.

After about a year, he suddenly stopped going to church, and worryingly became really quiet and spoke very little for about a month. He browsed through lots of recommended Islamic websites. Probably this was the time when he really looked deep into his soul, and sincerely asked for God to be guided.Then he announced to her wife that he was ready to convert, or shall we say revert, to Islam.

My husband and I roped any help we could get from our friends to facilitate this wish. We went with Mr and Mrs Daly to the nearest mosque. My husband showed him how to do the ablution. And then, surrounded by their children and our friends, he testified his faith, that there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His messenger.

After this joyous moment he claimed that he felt really relieved and peaceful, like there was a big burden being lifted from his heart. The process continued with a formal wedding blessing according to Islamic Law. And this certainly had put a big cheerful smile on Mrs Emi's lips. She too felt relieved and grateful to ALlah. That night, Mike went to bed still reading the Qur'aan, and fell asleep with the Holy Book on his chest.

Mrs Emi's task is not yet finished. She, with all her children and her friends, still have to help Mike to learn more things about Islam and how to perform all the rituals. But she's always a strong lady, I'm sure she'll make it.

UPDATE (written on 15-12-2007):
Mike is now, Alhamdulillah, a practising muslim. He did fast all through the past Ramadhan even though he had some health problems.

Friday, December 21, 2007

UmmaAli's Journey to islam





Asalam Alaikum

Hello All

Today is story day, so I thought I would tell you all my story of how I came to Islam.

UmmAli's Journey to Islam
I took my shahadah(declaration to faith) October 2002. It was the best day of my life. If I got to live a day over and over again it would be that day. I was nervous and shaking so hard. I was sitting with the sisters and the Iman sent the microphone back to me. He asked me was I taking my shahadah with free will. He then helped me say the shahadah in Arabic then I said it in English. I now was a Muslim. I felt such a joy I can't explain. It was then time for prayer. My first prayer, I didn't even know how. I must admit I did know a whole lot about Islam at that point. But I knew in my heart and mind that it was right.

The story that leads me to this point actually starts in a bar. It was my 21st birthday, so like most people who turn 21 here in the US, I was off to the bar. I also had the intention of going home with someone that night. Well, I did go home with someone and after that we started to date. He was a horrible boyfriend. He was a true player if you know what I mean. But he had a really nice friend named Muhammad. Little did I know he was the one that pointed me out to his friend in the bar. He was just to shy to come and talk to me. His friend obviously was not. Muhammad did not like the way his friend was treating me, he was always telling him not to treat me that way. My boyfriend knew that Muhammad liked me and that I was sweet on him. So he started telling lies to both of us so we would not like each other. It worked. Latter me and boyfriend broke up. I remained friends with him. I went to the bar a little while later and there they were. I got a little to tipsy and was going to walk home. Muhammad would not let me. He took me home and took care of me. I was soooooooo sick. Even though we had been fighting, he still did not like to see me like this. We have been together ever sense.


After that we started to date seriously. Then we decided to get married. I then knew that I had to learn what my further husbands religion was about. My first thought was that I would try and convert him to Christianity. It was not like either one of us was really practicing our religion so I thought it would not matter to him. But he would not budge, he said that no matter how bad he sinned, he knew that Islam was the right religion.


So then I started to think about my religion. And what my future husband was telling me was so confusing from what I had believed all my life. So to make sure he was not telling me things just to get me to convert I stopped asking him questions and went to some Muslims at my work. They were so sweet to me. They explained that Allah(God) did not have a son. That God was one and only. And that Muhammad[SAW(Peace Be Upon Him)] was the last prophet. They explained the basic things in Islam to me. That just stuck in my heart. The rest of it I must admit I did not really understand. I just knew that Allah being one and only made so much sense, and that is when Christianity started to leave my heart.


I spent weeks praying to Allah(God) to help me. I was so confused. Then one day at work this feeling just hit me. I had been quite all day and my friend new something was up. I just told her that there was a lot on my mind. How could I explain what I was feeling. I didn't want to give in. How could I give up the religion I had know all my life. But in my heart I knew the what I had to do.


That is when I made my discion. I told my friend I am going to do it, I was going to convert to Islam. She was like really. But she could tell I was serious. When I got home I told Muhammad and he told me to take my time, to make sure this is what I truly wanted to do. I didn't want to wait, but he made me. Finally after me hounding him enough he took me to buy some hijabs. I did not feel right not being covered. I can't explain how it feels. I just felt so naked. He wanted me to wait till I took my Shanda, but I could not. I wore hijab for 2 weeks before I took my shahadah.

Muhammad took me to the masjidd. I was nervous and excited at the same time. I didn't want to leave his side, but I had to. He walked me to the womens entrance and I stood there looking at the door. When I walked in the sisters smiled at me and greeted me. I had no idea what they said or how to respond. I just smiled and nodded. The iman was giving the lecture and I was trying to listen but he was using so many Arabic words I could not understand half of it. After the lecture they were getting ready to pray when Muhammad stood up and said his fiancée was here to take shahadah.

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar they all started to say. I was so scared at that moment I started to shake. The sister beside me realized it was me and took my hand. The iman sent back the mic and asked me was I doing this on my own free will. I said yes then he asked me if I knew what I was about to do, I said yes. Muhammad told him I didn't know how to say the shahadah in Arabic so the iman helped me. The sister beside held my hand strong and corrected me when I mispronounced something. Then I said it in English.

I am a Muslim now, I felt this feeling I can't explain. The sisters one by one started to hug and kiss me and congratulate me. I still know a few sisters from that night.

That day was the best day of my life, better then my wedding day, even better then they day my kids were born. I will always cherish that day.

I left that masjidd a Muslim. I came to Islam and my husband came back to Islam. We married two weeks after my shahadah.

I am not close to my family to began with so it was not that hard to tell them. I basically only had my mom and my brother and his wife. They all took it ok. My sister in law, tried to talk me out of it a little, but then seen I was serious and backed off.


I am now completely covered, all but my eyes. I also took a Muslim name, my old name was haram(not permitted). You see how one life can change. I was your basic half naked women in the bar to a Muslimah(Muslim Sister) trying to strive hard to gain Paradise. Don't ever count anyone out. You never know who Allah will guide. Allah has blessed me with this beautiful religion of Islam a wonderful husband and two precious children.


I would like to share with you my favorite ayah in the Quran. It means so much to me. It tells my story. Me am Muhammad were once enemies then Allah brought us together and save us both from the pit of the fire.


In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
And hold fast, all of you together, to the Rope of Allah (i.e. this Qur'ân), and be not divided among yourselves, and remember Allah's Favor on you, for you were enemies one to another but He joined your hearts together, so that, by His Grace, you became brethren (in Islamic Faith), and you were on the brink of a pit of Fire, and He saved you from it. Thus Allah makes His Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.,) clear to you, that you may be guided.
Surah Ale-Imran (The Family of Imran)3:103


[wITH THE KIND PERMISSION OF SISTER UMMALI FROM AMERICA]

Thursday, December 20, 2007

IT IS FORBIDDEN TO PERPETRATE ATROCITY UPON A MUSLIM, TO HUMILIATE HIM, TO INSULT HIM, AND INVIOLABLE IS HIS BLOOD, HONOUR AND WEALTH

IT IS FORBIDDEN TO PERPETRATE ATROCITY UPON A MUSLIM, TO HUMILIATE HIM, TO INSULT HIM, AND INVIOLABLE IS HIS BLOOD, HONOUR AND WEALTH

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Book 32, Number 6219:
Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: Don't nurse grudge and don't bid him out for raising the price and don't nurse aversion or enmity and don't enter into a transaction when the others have entered into that transaction and be as fellow-brothers and servants of Allah. A Muslim is the brother of a Muslim. He neither oppresses him nor humiliates him nor looks down upon him. The piety is here, (and while saying so) he pointed towards his chest thrice. It is a serious evil for a Muslim that he should look down upon his brother Muslim. All things of a Muslim are inviolable for his brother in faith: his blood, his wealth and his honour.


[Sahih Muslim]

The Date of the Fasting of Arafah


The date for ‘Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha is based on sighting of the new moon

Question:
I have a question about the dates of the Eids...I know the Eidul Fitr is after the month or Ramadhan and there is always dispute amongst this day (some will celebrate it on the 29th, while others celebrate it on the 30th), but in regards to the Eidal Adha, does this day coincide with what the hujjaj are doing in Makkah, or can this day differ according to the different countries others are in?.

Answer:
Praise be to Allaah.

Firstly:

The difference among the Muslims with regard to determining the first day of Ramadaan and the time for Eid al-Fitr stems from the differences of opinion among the fuqaha’ concerning the well known issue, which is whether sighting of the new moon in one country becomes binding for all other countries, or should each country have its own sighting. This also applies to determining the date for Eid al-Adha.

This is a matter that is subject to ijtihaad, and each group of scholars has produced its evidence, and both groups may even quote the same text as evidence. This has already been discussed in the answer to question no. 1248.

The view that sighting of the moon in one country becomes binding for all other countries is the view of the majority of scholars, and was the view favoured by Shaykh Ibn Baaz (may Allaah have mercy on him), as is stated in Majmoo’ al-Fataawa (15/77).

The view that there may be differences in sighting between different countries is the more correct view according to the Shaafa’is, and was the view favoured by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah, and by Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen among contemporary scholars. We have quoted his fatwa in the answer to question no. 40720.

Secondly:

The differences among Muslims with regard to Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha is based on this difference of scholarly opinion, and it is the same for both Eids. Shaykh Ibn Baaz (may Allaah have mercy on him) said, after mentioning the difference of opinion among the scholars about different moon sighting in different countries at the beginning and end of the month:

It seems to me that the differences in moon sightings do not matter, and that what must be done is to follow the sighting of the moon with regard to starting and ending the fast and offering the sacrifice when it is proven according to sharee’ah that the moon has been sighted in any land.

Then he said: Whether or not we say that differences in sighting are valid, it seems that the ruling is the same for both Ramadaan and Eid al-Adha, and there is no difference between them according to what I know of sharee’ah. End quote.

Majmoo’ Fataawa Ibn Baaz (15/79).

In the fatwa of Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (may Allaah have mercy on him) referred to above, it says that differences in moon sighting should be followed with regard to Eid al-Adha just as they are followed with regard to the beginning and end of Ramadaan.

Based on this, there is no problem if Eid al-Adha is on Friday in one country and on Saturday in another, and so on, based on the differences in moon sighting.

The same may be said with regard to the fast of Ramadaan, fasting the day of ‘Arafah and fasting ‘Ashoora’, because these are things that have to do with the sighting of the moon, and the ruling on whether the month has begun or not.

And Allaah knows best.

Islam Q&A

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Developments About Other Harun Yahya Studies

Developments About Other Harun Yahya Studies

Harun Yahya Conferences in UK and Scotland (Nov. - Dec. 2007) >>

Watch the interview with Adnan Oktar, on the TV show "Special Visit" by Al Jazeera TV >>

An Interview with Mr. Adnan Oktar, by TV5, October 20, 2007 >>

Europe Has Declared War on Islam and the Qur’an >>

Following the Council of Europe’s recent decision regarding the prohibition on the teaching of the fact of Creation in schools, a second issue to take its place on the agenda was the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruling on 9 October that religious classes in Turkish schools were a violation of the right to education. Under this ruling, various changes need to be made to the way religion is taught in Turkish schools and, according to the ECHR, religious classes should even be prevented in some way.

Only Turkey Can Rescue the European Union (EU) from the Swamp of Materialism >>

Creation and Evolution Report of the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly’s Committee on Culture, Science and Education Is Proof of the Serious Panic among Materialist Circles

The arrival in Europe of Adnan Oktar’s great Atlas of Creation has led to serious panic among materialists and Darwinists across the continent. They say that the Atlas of Creation, which they say bears no resemblance to any other work opposed to evolution they have previously seen, is far more of a threat from the point of view of their own intellectual systems than all other anti-Darwinist works to date; so much so, in fact, that they have even tried to ban the book. >>

An Interview With Mr. Adnan Oktar (Harun Yahya), By Press TV (Iran), Istanbul - September 28, 2007 >>

An Interview With Mr. Adnan Oktar (Harun Yahya), By Al Jazeera TV, Istanbul - August 6, 2007 >>

Press Conference, Istanbul - August 5, 2007, Bosphorous Yacht, Adnan Oktar (Harun Yahya)

You can watch the whole press conference of Mr. Adnan Oktar, held on August 5, 2007, evaluating the effects of the "Atlas of Creation" abroad and the commentsof Pope Benedict XVI on the theory of evolution and creation. >>

"Turkish Creationism Takes Root!", The Washington Times

In its 9 June, 2007, edition, The Washington Times, one of the most important US dailies, carried a report by Nicholas Birch titled “Turkish creationism takes root – 3 in 4 residents reject Darwin’s evolution theory.” The article referred to the impact in Europe and contents of Harun Yahya’s Atlas of Creation, as well as Adnan Oktar’s press conference attended by a number of major foreign media organizations such as the New York Times, Le Monde, Reuters, Stern and Newsweek. >>

Mr. Adnan Oktar And Atlas Of Creation In Süddeutsche Zeitung

The July 8, 2007, edition of the Süddeutsche Zeitung, one of Germany’s main dailies, carried an article about the great impact of Adnan Oktar’s works on the subject of Creation, particularly Atlas of Creation. The article, by Kai Strittmatter, contained the following statements. >>

Reuters: June 8, 2007, "Controversial Islamist author slams Darwin"

At the Press Conference held on June 8, 2007, Istanbul, Mr. Adnan Oktar (Harun Yahya) talked about the collapse of the Theory of Evolution by means of the fossil records and the end of Darwinism and how it affected the social and political environment today, the impact of the "Atlas of Creation" on Turkish and European people, his own lifestory and about a wide range of other subjects. This press conference took coverage on media. Here is the article of the Reuters. >>

Press Conference, Istanbul - June 8, 2007, Bosphorous Yacht, Adnan Oktar (Harun Yahya)

"One Single Islam"... Years at Mimar Sinan University... Communism, Fascism, Freemasonry are based on Darwinism... Turkic Nations should be together under a single roof... Worldwide effects of Atlas of Creation... We are welcoming the Golden Age... >>

An Interview With Adnan Oktar (Harun Yahya), Istanbul - May 26, 2007

The distribution of Atlas of Creation to many institutions in France... There is not a single intermediate fossil... If saying, "I am against Darwinism" can get one fired from a university, then we can't speak of science... Is Darwin responsible for all the modern wars in the world?... Atlas of Creation had an "atomic bomb effect."... Fearing an idea only makes that idea stronger... Darwin was the person who influenced Hitler... Today, we have hundreds of fossils dating back to millions of years, which have not gone through the slightest change... How many volumes will there be?... Creationists in the United States do not have as strong a structure as is believed... >>

Press Conference, Istanbul - May 25, 2007, Adnan Oktar (Harun Yahya)

Sending the Atlas of Creation to France... Secularism is a guarantee for religion. Let Creationism also be taught, so that everyone can decide... Being afraid of any idea is an uncivilized attitude. Banning books is a constraint of freedom... The current Pope does not believe in Darwinism... The current Pope does not believe in Darwinism... We have received many thank-you letters and letters of appreciation from professors, researchers and important politicians... In 10 to 15 years, the Theory of Evolution will be an obsolete... The end of Darwinism will also put an end to terrorism... Then the nations will enter an era of peace that some call the Golden Age... >>

Poll results in France show that 92% of people do not believe in evolution

After the big impact of the distribution of the 1st volume of "Atlas of Creation" in France, the French science website Science Actualités, made an interview with Patrick Tort of Charles Darwin International Institute and put a poll about evolution on line. >>

The Impact Abroad of the "Atlas of Creation" >>

The Atlas of Creation and Fossil Exhibitions Cause Panic in France and Turkey

The fossil exhibitions that are continuing at full speed all over Turkey seem to be causing intense alarm and panic among certain media circles. Unable to offer any evidence to the contrary and in a state of panic in the face of these developments, these circles are resorting instead to prohibition and obstruction. Issuing reports aimed at halting the fossil exhibitions and banning the Atlas of Creation cannot stop the collapse of Darwinism, however. >>

“The Atlas of Creation” Panic in France, the Cradle of Materialist Ideas

Until now, the French have dismissed all views opposed to their own twisted philosophies and failed to regard them as a threat. However, they have been astonished by The Atlas of Creation and lüiterally entered a state of culture shock... >>

The Darwinist Snare is Exposed

Living things that have remained unchanged on earth for millions of years refute evolutionist claims. >>

Islamic Creationist and a Book Sent Round the World

The New York Times has issued a comprehensive article about " Atlas of Creation" and Harun Yahya in its July 17, 2007 issue. >>

Our Prophet (saas) was a person of extraordinary beauty

Caricatures in cartoons recently published in Denmark have caused great distress in the Muslim world. However, it is all too obvious that the figures pictured in these caricatures are the artists themselves. A number of caricatures reflecting the dark mindsets that support violence, drawn by artists with Darwinist and materialist views, have been published by a joint decision of the British and French Masonic Lodges’ Supreme Councils. The caricatures in question are actually a camouflage for the dark and murky worlds of certain atheists, representing only a visible part of the dark, wide-ranging moves that Global Freemasonry has initiated against Muslims. People need to know that the most effective—and permanent—solution to such attacks is a joint struggle against Darwinism and materialism. >>

The Truth of Everything

The books of Harun Yahya are making a great impact throughout the world. With their wide-ranging content, handsome designs and written in a sincere and informed style, his works have attracted a tremendous number of readers from the USA to Indonesia, the Republic of South Africa to Russia, China to Australia, Nigeria to Canada. >>

The Mahdi's Spiritual Army in This World

Likened to the Prophet (saas) in terms of his excellent moral virtues, the Mahdi--according to the information contained in the Hadith--will make sincere efforts to ensure mankind’s salvation in this world and in the Hereafter, and will be a means for peace, plenty and abundance on Earth.>>

An Interview with Harun Yahya >>

An "Atlas of Creation" Earthquake in France!

Shortly after the publication in Turkish and English of Harun Yahya's (Adnan Oktar) Atlas of Creation the work appeared in French and has had a major impact in France. >>

The Evolutionist Claim of a Transition from Water to Land Is a Lie: Tiktaalik roseae: Another missing link myth

Darwinist media organizations have embarked upon a new wave of propaganda aimed at portraying a fossil recently described in the journal Nature (i), (ii), (iii) as a missing link. The fossil in question is that of a fish, discovered in Arctic Canada by the paleontologists Neil H. Shubin and Edward B. Daeschler in 2004. Given the scientific name Tiktaalik roseae, the fossil is estimated to be 385 million years old. Evolutionists looking for possible candidates for their tales of a transition from water to land are putting the fossil forward as an intermediate form by distorting its “mosaic” features. >>

Could the Katrina Disaster Be a Portent of the Last Day Foretold by Our Prophet (saas)?

In the verses of the Qur'an that all animate and inanimate entities, the entire universe, will inevitably come to an end. This end, the Last Day in other words, will be the final day of the life of this world, but also the beginning of the eternal life of the Hereafter. >>

In the Wake of the Pakistan Earthquake

As we know, the hadith of our Prophet (saas) contains detailed information and signs regarding the end times that will take place close to the Last Day. According to this information, a number of significant events will follow one another in the end times. It is stated in the hadith that in the first part of the end times there will be great chaos, moral degeneration, war, terror, hunger and conflict. The increasing prevalence of earthquakes is one of the signs of the Last Day imparted by Prophet Muhammad (saas). >>

Darwinism Is Not Science. It is a Shamanistic Religion that has Adopted Nature as a Deity!

Darwinism is an ancient shamanistic religion built on superstitions of all kinds. The origins of shamanism go back some 50,000 years.>>

The Communist Threat Must Not Be Underestimated!

Darwinism is the world's most perverted faith. Savage capitalism, communism and fascism are Darwinist sects. Freemasonry is these sects' largest cult world-wide. >>

BAV's activities in Nature Magazine

In its 23 November, 2006, issue the world renowned scientific magazine Nature carried a special report titled “Anti-evolutionists raise their profile in Europe.” The report covered a workshop called “Teaching evolution theory in Europe” organized by a Polish biologist called Maciej Giertych for members of the European Parliament. >>

The "Intelligent Design" Distraction

In the United States in the second half of the 1980s, a theory known as "intelligent design" was launched against the theory of evolution, maintaining that all living things came into being not by chance--as Darwinism maintains--but as the result of an "intelligent design." However, the proponents of this movement do not openly state that it is Allah, the Lord of the worlds, Who created all living things. >>

A new book from Harvard University including the works of Harun Yahya

Harvard University, one of the world’s leading centers for scientific research, has established that creationism is becoming increasingly more powerful in the world and that the global center for this is the work of the Science Research Foundation (BAV) >>

REUTERS (ISTANBUL):
Harun Yahya, has an influence U.S. creationists could only dream of

A lavishly illustrated "Atlas of Creation" is mysteriously turning up at schools and libraries in Turkey, proclaiming that Charles Darwin's theory of evolution is the real root of terrorism... >>

Darwinism Is On The Retreat, And Can No Longer Deceive The World! >>

Muslim, Christian and Jewish believers, Let’s Act All Together for Love, Peace and Brotherhood and Respect the Faiths. >>

Harun Yahya Conference at Amal Trust Eid Festival & Prize Giving Ceremony

There will be a Harun Yahya conference at the Amal Trust Eid Festival and Prize Giving Ceremony on November 5th, 2006 on the topic Science and Qur'an. For reservation, pls call 020 7727 5882.

Address:
The Porchester Hall
Porchester Road
Bayswater
London W2 5HS

Date : 5th November 2006
Time : 3 pm – 9 pm
Topic : Science and Qur'an



Creation Museum of Moscow

In “The International Moscow Book Fair”, held for the 19th time in Russian capital Moscow, the “Harun Yahya Creation Museum” is still on display next to Harun Yahya’s full set of books and documentaries.

This museum, the first of its kind in Russian history, is visited by the Russian people with great attention.

“The Harun Yahya Creation Museum” in the Moscow VDNH Fair Center will be open until September 10th, 2006 Sunday night.



Harun Yahya Conferences and Creation Museums in USA throughout September, 2006

- Conference at Muslim Community Center, Sunday, September 10 2006 1:30 - 2:30PM

Subject: 1-Collapse of Darwanism, 2-Miracles of The Quran.
Contact: Dr. Abdul Sattar
Location: 4380 N Elston Chicago IL

- Conference at PA Muslim Association of Lehigh Valley, Saturday, September 16 2006 6:00 - 7:00PM

Subject : The Collapse of Darwinisim & Fact of Creation.
Contact : Wassim Iqtar (215) 668-9607
Location : 1988 Schadt Avenue Whitehall PA 18052

- Conference at NY Islamic Center of Long Island, Sunday, September 17 2006 10:00AM - 12:00PM

Subject : 1-Efficient Methods of Communicationg Islam, 2-Signs of the Last Day (Movie), 3-Jesus will return
Contact : Hamza-(516) 728-5416
Location : 835 Brush Hollow Rd Westbury NY 11590

- Conference at NY The Islamic Cultural Center of NY, Sunday, September 17 2006 1:00 - 3:00PM

Subject : Miracles of the Quran
Contact : Saik Samir - (917) 528-0977
Location : 1711 3rd Ave. 96 Str. Manhattan NY 10029

- Conference at NY Brooklyn Mosque, Sunday, September 17 2006 7:00 - 9:00PM

Subject : The Collapse od Darwanism and Fact of Creation.
Contact : ShaikAdel-(201) 658-9323
Location : 6224 6th Avenue Brooklyn NY 11220


Harun Yahya Creation Museum, September 15, 2006. at ICNA, New Jersey

September 15, 2006
10 am – 11 pm
ICNA

Harun Yahya Creation Museum
workshop on ‘the scientific proofs of the Creations of Allah’ between 10:00-11:30 am.

Conference at 6.30 pm
Topic: "Quran leeds the way to the science"

For further contact details:
Tel. 877-353-4262
http://www.icnanj.org/sixflags/



Harun Yahya works and "CREATION MUSEUM" at ISNA (September 1-4, 2006)

You can observe the works of Harun Yahya and also the "CREATION MUSEUM" at ISNA Convention, Chicago USA, from September 1 to September 4, at booth # 1722 #1724 #1726.


Harun Yahya Conferences in UK (August 12 - 28, 2006)

We are pleased to announce that there will be a series of conferences in the UK from August 12th to 28th, 2006.

The first part of the conferences, from August 12th to 21st, is comprised within the ETE Tour (Educating the Educators Tour 2006 - please click for details)

We will be delighted with your participation.

12th August 2006 , Saturday - GLASGOW
Venue: SECC Glasgow G3 8YW
Time: 2pm-8pm
Website: www.secc.co.uk

13th August 2006, Sunday - BIRMINGHAM
Venue: NEC Arena, Birmingham B40 1NT
Time: 2pm-8pm
Website: www.necgroup.co.uk

15th August 2006, Tuesday - BATLEY (WEST YORKSHIRE)
Venue: Al-Hikmah Centre, 28 Track Road Batley, W/Yorkshire WF17 7AA
Time: 4pm-9pm

16th August 2006, Wednesday - HARROW (LONDON)
Venue: Harrow Leisure Centre Christchurch Avenue Harrow Middx HA3 5BD
Time: 5pm-10pm

17th August 2006, Thursday - CROYDON (LONDON)
Venue: Fairfield Halls, Park Lane Croydon CR9 1DG
Time: 2pm-9pm
Web: www.fairfield.co.uk

19th August 2006, Saturday - CARDIFF
Venue: St. David's Hall The Hayes Cardiff CF10 1SH
Time: 4pm-10pm
Website: www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk

21st August 2006, Monday - BRIGHTON/ HOVE
Venue: Hove Centre, Norton Road Hove, Brighton East Sussex BN3 4AH
Time: 5pm-10pm

22nd August 2006, Tuesday - BIRMINGHAM
Venue: Hazrat Sultan Bahu Trust Mosque, Ombersley Road, Birmingham
Time: 7 pm (After Asr Salah)
Topic: The collapse of the evolution theory & Jesus Will Return
Details: Separate Seating For Sisters
Enquiries: 07974 793 110

23rd August 2006, Wednesday - BIRMINGHAM
Venue: THE REX CENTRE, COVENTRY ROAD, Small Heath, BIRMINGHAM
Time: 7 pm
Topic : Efficient methods of communicating Islam
For more information pls contact: IPCI (Birmingham) at 121.7730137

24th August 2006, Thursday - BATLEY (WEST YORKSHIRE)
Venue: 28 Track Road, Batley West Yorkshire WF17 7AA
Time: 4 pm
Topic: The collapse of the evolution theory
For more information pls contact: 01924- 500 565

25th August 2006, Friday - BATLEY (WEST YORKSHIRE)
Venue: 28 Track Road, Batley West Yorkshire WF17 7AA
Time: 5 pm
Topic: Jesus Will Return & Signs of the Last Days.
For more information pls contact: 01924- 500 565

26th August 2006, Saturday - LONDON
Venue: Islamic Centre of England, 140 Maida Vale, London W9 1QB
Time: 5 pm
Topic: Collapse of Evolution Theory
For more information pls contact: 020-76045501

27th August 2006, Sunday - LONDON
Venue: Abrar Foundation, 45 Crawford Place (off Edgware Road), London W1H 4LP
Time: 5.30 pm
Topic: The Collapse of Evolution Theory & The Fact of Creation
For more information pls contact: Tel: 020 7724 3033

28th August 2006, Monday
Venue: Muslim Resource Centre, Red Lane (off Stoney Stanton Road), CV6 5EE Coventry Maroof - real_information4u@yahoo.co.uk
Time: 2 pm
Topic: Collapse of evolution theory
Cell. +44 7980 34 06 35
Talib: +44 78 777 988 04
Sister Saira: 07849148791


ICNA Annual Convention, June 30 - July 2, 2006

Programs based on HARUN YAHYA works during the Convention:

Creation Museum
June 30 – July 02, 2006

Conferences of Harun Yahya
July 1, 10.00 – 11.30 am
The Collapse of Evolution Theory and The Fact of Creation
Qur'an Leads The Way to Science.

July 1, 9 – 10 pm
Kuran Mucizeleri (Miracles of the Qur'an) – TURKISH


Conferences on the works of Harun Yahya in Indonesia, June 20-22, 2006

International Conference of Islamic Scholars

Venue: Borobudur Hotel
Jl. Lapangan Banteng Selatan, PO Box 1329 Jakarta 10710 – Indonesia

Conference topic: “Upholding Islam as RahmaTAN Lil Alamin toward global justice and peace”

For more details regarding participation please contact:
e-mail: icis2_2006@yahoo.com,
phone: +62(21) 3928879, +62(21)70997164,
fax: +62 (21) 3928879.



Harun Yahya Conferences in the US

There will be a series of conferences in the US between June 2-5, 2006. >>


BookExpo America

BookExpo America - the largest book publishing event in the U.S. - May 18 - 21 2006
The Washington Convention Center Washington D.C.,USA.
Booth Number: 630


Mas/ Icna Annual Convention

Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel
151 East Walker Drive Chicago IL 60611.
Booth Numbers: 206-208



San Francisco 3rd Annual Islamic Convention

“QURAN: A Way of Life”

San Francisco 3rd Annual Islamic Convention
23rd, 24th, and 25th December, 2005


The convention will be held at:
Cathedral Hill Hotel
1101 Van Ness Ave. (Corner of Geary Blvd.) San Francisco CA 94109
For reservations: Tel 415 776 8200 – 800 622 0855
For more detailed information, pls visit: http://sfislamicconvention.org/




Harun Yahya Conferences in UK

There will be series of conferences in the UK in November 27-29. The program is as follows:

26 November, 7 pm
Al Hikmah Centre / Indian Muslim Wellfare Society
28 Track Road, Batley West Yorkshire WF17 7AA
Title: Miracles of the Quran & Quran Leads the Way to Science
For more information pls contact: 01924- 500 565

27 November, 12 - 6 pm
Amal Trust Prize giving & Eid Ceremony
Kensington & Chelsea Town Hall - Hornton Street - London
For more information pls contact Amal Trust 020-77275882

28 November - 7 pm
Oxford University Islamic Society
Oakeshott Room, Lincoln College, Turl Street Oxford OX1 3DR
Title: Miracles of the Quran & Quran Leads the Way to Science
For more information pls contact: Hassan Malik 07841 236616

29 November, 7-10 pm.
LSE New Theatre, East Building Houghton Street London WC2
Title: Collapse of Evolution Theory & Fact of Creation
For more information or to reserve: 07896 318 867 - yahyaevent@hotmail.co.uk

30 November, 5 pm
Bath University Islamic Society
University Hall, the University of Bath, Claverton Down, BA27AY
Title: Collapse of Evolution Theory & Fact of Creation
For more information pls contact: Adel Ben Slimane 07795 177250

01 December
The Islamic Centre of England
140 Maida Vale, London W9 1QB
Title: Efficient methods of communicating Islam
For more information pls contact: 020-76045501



Series of Conferences in Japan

There will be series of conferences based on Harun Yahya works, in Japan between April 27 - May 5.

April 27
18:00-20:00
Islamic Center Japan
1-16-11, Ohara Setagaya - Ku, Tokyo 156-0041
Tel 03-3460-6169
islamcjp@islamcenter.or.jp
http://islamcenter.or.jp
Topics : Islam Denounces Terrorism / Miracles of the Quran

April 28
11.30-15:00
Tokyo University (Hongo Campus)
Graducate School of Medicine
Igaku Kei Kenkyu ka, Kiyoiku Kenkyo To
13th Floor, Room: 1304 A
Tokyo
Topics: Design in Nature / Existence of God

April 29
12.00-15.30
HIS Mosque (Hokkaido Muslim Society)
Sapporo-shi Kita-ku 14 Jo Nishi 1 Chome
Isodo Building, Hokkaido
Mobile: 090-6265-2380 (Abdelghani)
Mobile: 090-6992-1450 (Mushtaq)
Topics: Science and Miracles of the Quran / Ways of Communicating Islam to Muslims and non-Muslims

April 30
10.30-17.30
KMA Mosque
Riverside Kojinguchi 1F & BF
Miyagakicho 92, Kawaramachi-Kojinguchi
Agaru-Higashi-Iru, Kamigyo-ku
Kyoto 606-0853
Tel: 075-231-3497/3499 (Br Selim)
Topics : Miracles of the Quran

May 1
09.30-17.00
Kobe Mosque
Hyogo 650-0004 Kobe-shi Chuo-ku Nakayamadouri 2-25-14 , ?650-0004
Telephone/Fax : 078-231-6060
Sheikh Mohsen
Topics : Islam denounces terrorism / Design in Nature / Existence of God / Truth of the Life of This World

May 2
10.30-15.00
Kyushu University International Hall
Hakozaki Campus, 6-10-1 Hakozaki, Fukuoka.
Br. Alaa and Br. Safwat: 090-9797-2392 / 090-9722-3862
Topics : Existence of God / Creation of Universe / Islam denounces terrorism / Miracles of the Quran

May 3
10.00 14.30 & 16.30-22.30
Tsukuba Muslim Residents Association (TSUMRA).
Postal Code 300 - 2662
315 - 10 - Kaname - Tsukuba City - Ibaraki Ken -
Br. Ahmed Nabawy : 090 - 9318 - 5075

Topics : Islam denounces terrorism / Miracles of the Quran / Quran Leads the Way to Science / Signs of the Last Day / Efficient methods of communicating Islam

May 4
13:30-17:30
Arabic Islamic Institute
3-4-18 Moto Azabu Minato-ku
Tokyo 106-0046
Tel. 03-3404-6622
Aiit_jp@hotmail.com
www.aii-t.org/i/index.htm
Topics : Creation of the Universe / Collapse of Darwinism

May 5
1:30-17:30
RAPAS Public Hall
Tokyo Roudou-Kaikan
Tokyo-to Toshima-ku
Minami-Otsuka 2-33-10, Floor 7F
Topics : The Truth of the Life of This World

For further details - inquiries, pls kindly contact:
Gad el Qady: gadosan@yahoo.com / cell. (0)90-8539-2634
Serry Bialy: sbialy65@yahoo.com
Sayed Atlam: satlam@yahoo.com

We would be delighted with your participation to these events

Harun Yahya Documentaries on Indonesian TV

Starting from January 2005, an Indonesian private TV station called TPI broadcasts documentary films based on Harun Yahya works in Indonesian language. The program starts from 5.00 a.m. every day from Monday to Friday inclusive.

Harun Yahya Conferences in San Francisco - Al Sabeel 2nd Annual Islamic Convention

There will be a conference held on the works of Harun Yahya during the Al Sabeel 2nd Annual Islamic Convention : "Islam & Life". You can find the details below. For reservation please call: 415 292 97 09

Al Sabeel 2nd Annual Islamic Convention : " Islam & Life"
Date : 31st December 2004 and 1st- 2nd January 2005
Location : San Francisco County Fair Building (in Golden Gate Park) 9th Avenue and Lincoln way, San Francisco, CA
Topics : Quran leads the way to science / Miracles of the Quran
For reservation pls call: 415 292 97 09




Australia Conferences based on Harun Yahya works

We are delighted to invite you to the Harun Yahya conference series in Australia. Please find the details below:

25th December, 2004
Sydney
Evolution Deceit Workshop

26th December, 2004
Sydney Opera House
"Does God Exist?" Scientific and Spiritual Evidence
Topic: Evolution Deceit

28th December, 2004
Sydney
Creation of the Universe workshop

2nd January, 2005
Melbourne Hamer Hall
"Does God Exist?" Duplicate of Opera House Event
Topic: Evolution Deceit

3rd January, 2005
Melbourne
Creation of the Universe workshop

4th January, 2005
Homebush Sports Stadium
"The Qur'an, Sunnah and Independent Reasoning"
Topic: Why the Quran is a Miracle


For further information pls visit: www.islamicrealm.com or call (02) 9607-7787


Harun Yahya Conferences in UK

We are happy to announce that there will be series of conferences based on Harun Yahya works, in UK on December 5, 6, and 11. We will be delighted with your participation to these events. All entrances are free of charge.


Sunday December 5, 2004, 7.30 pm
Science Through Divine Revelation - an invitation to think
Castlemere Community Centre, Tweedale Street, Rochdale, OL11 1HH
Please contact: info@loletree.co.uk - Br Nazrul 07951832540

December 6, 2004, 7.30 pm
Creation of the Universe
Signs of the Last Day
Masjid Al-Quba, Aboukir Street (Off Entwistle road), Rochdale
Please contact: info@loletree.co.uk - Br Nazrul 07951832540

December 11
Miracles of the Quran
Amal Trust Eid Festival & Prize Giving Ceremony
Kensington & Chelsea Town Hall, Hornton Street, London W8 7NX
Please contact: info@amaltrust.org - tel. 020-77275882


Works by Harun Yahya at the Moscow International Book Fair

Works by Harun Yahya will be appearing at this year's 17th Moscow International Book Fair. All readers are cordially invited. The official opening of the fair is due to take place on 1 September 2004, and it will remain open until 6 September.

Fair address: VDNH Fair Convention, Hall 57, Stand B 33.
Opening hours will be 10:00 to 18:00.


Harun Yahya Conference Tour in South Africa

There will be a series of conferences based on the works of Harun Yahya in South Africa (Durban, Cape Town and Jahannesburg) between September 4 and 14, organized by the Al-Ansaar Foundation. There will be a video show preceding the conferences. Entrance to all conferences is free of charge. For further details, please click >>


Harun Yahya Calls Hungary to "Union"

The strong interest in Hungary in the conferences based on the works of Harun Yahya is continuing. On 28 July 2004 the documentary film "The Miracle of Human Creation" was shown, dubbed into Hungarian, at the 1. Kerulati Budavari MuvelodesiHaz Bem rkp. 6 Cultural Centre in Budapest. Following that film, which was watched with great interest, an address titled "Let us Work Together" was given, in the light of the fact that there were several Christians in the audience.

In this address it was emphasised that the conflicts and tensions that had left their stamp on the 20th century were continuing apace in the 21st, and that one of the most important ways of preventing these catastrophes was for Muslims, Christians and Jews, all together, to wage a joint intellectual struggle against all those ideologies, and particularly Darwinism, that laid the foundations for atheism and immorality. The participants were reminded that in the Qur'an God has commanded Muslims to call the People of the Book to a common word: Say, "O People of the Book! Let us rally to a common formula to be binding on both us and you: That we worship none but God; that we associate no partners with Him; that we erect not, from among ourselves, Lords and patrons other than God." (Qur'an, 3:64). It was explained, in the light of this verse, that the world will be a very different, peaceful place when Muslims, Christians and Jews come together in a common word, realise that they are one another's friends, not foes, and see that atheism and irreligion are the ideological systems that really need to be fought. Those subjects requiring unity were summarised as follows:

- Let us work together to tell people of the existence of Allah and His creative artistry
- Let us work together against all ideologies based on Darwin and Darwinism
- Let us work together for peace.

The participants listened to the address with great care and satisfaction, and expressed their pleasure at attending and the hope that such conferences would continue in the future. The participants, who were clearly full of enthusiasm and eagerness on this subject, also provided telephone numbers and e-mail addresses in order to be notified regarding the date and location of the next programme.

The Works of Harun Yahya at the Sabantuy Folk Festival in Russia

The traditional "Sabantuy Folk Festival" on Sunday 4 June 2004, that brings together the Tatar and Bashkort ethnic groups living in the Russian capital Moscow, was attended by 50,000 people. ("Sabantuy," or "Plough Wedding," is a historical Tatar and Bashkort summer festival symbolizing the harvest and the end of the agricultural cycle.) A stand displaying the works of Harun Yahya attracted great interest during the festival.

The festivities, held in Moscow's Bitsa Park, began with celebratory messages from the Russian president and the mayor of Moscow. The opening ceremony was attended by Tatarstan President Mintimer Shaymiyev and Russian (European section) Religious Affairs President Sheikh Mufti Ravil Gaynutdin.

Newsweek, July 5, 2004

A call to all our Jewish, Christian and Muslim brothers and sisters: Let us all abide by God’s commandment to love one another, in a spirit of brotherhood and genuine friendship. >>

Newsweek, June 21, 2004

We all believe in God, in Hereafter, and in the need to behave ethically. So, let us join forces... >>

Washington Report, December 3, 2003

Islam Denounces Terrorism... Islam Denounces Antisemitism... Palestine... >>

Time, December 1, 2003

Global Publishing Advertisement >>

Newsweek, November 11, 2003

Global Publishing Advertisement >>

Der Spiegel, October 13, 2003

Jesus will return. >>

Stern, September 4, 2003

Jesus will return... Islam Denounces Terrorism... Evolution is a deception... >>

The Jerusalem Report, August 25, 2003

Islam Denounces Terrorism. >>

The Jerusalem Post, August 08, 2003

Islam Denounces Terrorism. >>

Harun Yahya Documentaries to be broadcast in an Indonesian TV station

A private Indonesian TV station called TPI is broadcasting Harun Yahya works-based documentary films every Sunday morning at 5.30 Jakarta time. The program is scheduled to be aired for the next six months.

Harun Yahya Activities in Chimkent, Kazakhstan

Another city in Kazakhstan has the pleasure of getting to know Harun Yahya. The Chimkent people watched Harun Yahya documentaries in 11 and 12 May, 2004. The audience paid great interest to a series of activities that took place in 8 universities and schools. The organizers said, they estimated such a high participation yet what they saw was beyond their imagination. Especially the university lecturers expressed their pleasure of getting their students to experience such informative, quality activity. In the exhibitions, many students purchased the author's books and documentaries, and expressed their wish for the continuation of these activities. The two-days activities in which 1,200 people participated were as follows:

Kazakh-Arab Institute: "Miracles of the Qur'an" and "Islam Denounces Terrorism"
College of Economy and Law: "The Creation of Man"
College of Medicine: "The Creation of Man", "The Collapse of the Theory of Evolution", "Islam Denounces Terrorism"
Yesevi Foundation, Kazakh-Turkish University, "Romanticism: A Weapon of Satan"
Darin High School: "Maternal Love and Compassion for the Young in Living Beings" "Voyage in the Universe"
Chimkent University: "Miracles of the Qur'an" and "Islam Denounces Terrorism"
North Kazakhstan Open University: "The Creation of Man"
Chimkent Medicine School: "The Creation of Man"

Series of Conferences in Malaysia

We are happy to announce that there will be series of conferences based on Harun Yahya works, in Malaysia between May 26 - June 1. We would be delighted with your participation to these events. Please click for details >>

The World is Watching Harun Yahya!

The works of Harun Yahya are arousing increasing interest throughout the world. These works, prepared in an effective, simple and easy to understand style, are continuing to change the whole world's outlook on life.

Now ARY television from Dubai has started to broadcast these works.

One TV program, Insight, was aired on the ARY digital TV channel that broadcasts to 110 countries, on April 1st 2004. The participators discussed, referring to the works of Harun Yahya, the following subject: "From the Ottomans to today's world, Islam in Turkey, Europe and the Near Asia." This program is broadcast on Mondays in English at the news hour for the peoples of Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and the Gulf countries.

The guests on the first program said that people in these countries have started to learn about Islam from the books and documentary films of Harun Yahya translated into their local languages. They went on to say that readers' interest was made clear by the hundreds of messages reaching the Harun Yahya websites. They also stated that "people who had lived under the communist system and were unable to learn about their religion because of the atheist propaganda in the Turkic Republics and the Balkans can now easily secure the Islamic materials, and free of charge, from the internet sites of Harun Yahya"

The producers of the program also stated that similar programs will continue to be broadcast in days ahead.




The Enthusiasm in Hungary over Harun Yahya Continues!

At 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 5, a conference on "The Creation of the Universe" was held for students at the Mikszath Grammar School, a private college an hour from Budapest. Some 100 students attended the conference, which was inspired by the works of Harun Yahya and held in English. In the first part of the conference the film The Miracle Planet was screened. The creation of the universe was then considered in the light of the scientific facts. The students listened with interest to how the fact of "the creation of the universe" totally invalidates the atheist philosophy built on chance. During their address the officials who organised the conference stated that they had enjoyed the subject matter and that they wished to invite representatives to give other talks in the future.

In addition, a conference titled "The Fact of Creation" is to be held, God willing, in Hungary on Thursday, April 8, 2004. A multi-vision show on the Miracles of the Qur'an is also to be held on Saturday, April 10, 2004. God willing, other conferences will also be held in the weeks to come. However, the activities in Hungary are not limited to conferences. The voice-over to a Hungarian language film recently prepared will be completed. The Hungarian translation of the documentary "The Miracle of Man's Creation" has begun. Furthermore, Global Yayincilik representatives state that the translation into Hungarian of The Evolution Deceit, which has already been translated into more than 15 languages, is nearing completion.




Hungary Also Played Host to Harun Yahya Enthusiasm in February

A conference attended by 60 people was held in Budapest on Sunday, February 29, 2004. Titled "The Collapse of the Theory of Evolution and the Fact of Creation," the conference was the subject of great interest among the participants.

Many of the participants at this conference were young Hungarians aged 20-25 with no previous knowledge of the subject. The remaining participants consisted of a few middle-aged Muslims and Turks living in the country.

Conference Notes...

Before the address, the film "The Truth of the Life of This World," inspired by the works of Harun Yahya, was screened with Hungarian subtitles. The participants watched this with great interest. An address lasting about an hour and translated into Hungarian was then given. This, too, was received with great interest.

The impressions received after the conference were exceedingly positive. Many of the participants thanked the organisers of the conference, describing it as one of the most important and successful to be held in the country to date. One of them said: "They taught us evolution all our lives. We knew that this was incompatible with our natures, but nobody ever told us the truth. They kept the facts you have told us today hidden all our lives and never even told us about them. We now realise that everything they told us was nonsense. Thank you for telling us what you did."

By the will of Allah, the Harun Yahya conferences intended to teach these enthusiastic believers the "truth" and change their perspective on life will continue in that country!




Harun Yahya Conferences continue in Hungary [April 5]

After the conference in Budapest on February 28, 2004 entitled "The Collapse of the Theory of Evolution and the Fact of Creation", the Harun Yahya conferences continue in Hungary.

On April 5, 2004, at 10:00 there will be a conference entitled "The Creation of the Universe", venue Mikszath Grammar School -- about an hour's drive from Budapest.

Within the conference based on the works of Harun Yahya, the subject will be taken up in the light of scientific findings and also it will be empahised how atheism has collapsed with the fact of "Creation of the Universe".

There will be various conferences in Hungary in the next weeks, God willing. Also Global Publishing has announced that the translation of the book "The Evolution Deceit" by Harun Yahya into Hungarian is about to finish. The book has been translated into 15 different languages including English, Italian, Albanian, Indonesian, Malaysian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese and Danish. The new editions of the book will continue to be published because of the great interest.

The details of t the conference in Hungary is detailed below:

Date : April 5, 2004
Time : 10:00 AM
Place : Mikszath Grammar School
Paszto, 1. Rakoczi Street
Budapest, Hungary




Book Fair in Jakarta

Harun Yahya books will be displayed at Jakarta Islamic Book Fair during 24-28 March. You may visit the stands of our publishers:

Rabbani Press - Stand No 90
As-Syaamil/Dzikra - Stand No 54
NCR/Globalmedia - Stand No 51
Senayan Abadi - Stand No 97-98



Conferences in Hungary

The subject matter of the conference to be held in Budapest at 16:00 on February 28, 2004, at Bekasmegyeri Közössegi Haz 1039, Csobánka tér 5, is The Collapse of the Theory of Evolution and the Fact of Creation. As always, entrance to the conference, which will be enhanced by documentary screenings on the subject, is free of charge. You can make use of the map provided at the website http://web.axelero.hu/bkhouse/BKH/index.htm in order to find the conference hall. You can also telephone 243-2433 for detailed information about the conference. click here>>



Conferences in San Francisco

There have been a 3 day event in San Francisco between Dec 26-28, organized by As Sabeel Masjid Noor al Islam. Prominent Muslim scholars gave lectures in this Annual Islamic Convention. Also academicians from Science Research Foundation participated to this event as speakers, and they presented their lectures on the works of Harun Yahya on the following topics: "Miracles of the Quran," and "The Quran Leads the Way to Science."




Harun Yahya.com in Spanish

In addition to other languages our web site is now ready to visit in Spanish. You can see the site, also recommend it to your friends. The sites in different languages are coming soon.



Conferences in USA

A series of conferences based on the works of Harun Yahya, organized in United States between November 17-27.




Conferences in Malaysia


A series of conferences based on the works of Harun Yahya, organized in Malaysia between November 3-6.



Download and share Harun Yahya works on the Internet


Now all of Harun Yahya books, documentary films, audio books are available in the file sharing program Kazaa. You can download the file sharing software from www.kazaa.com, search for Harun Yahya and then download all the materials for free. Then you can share these files from your computer to other users.



Conferences in Pakistan


A series of conferences based on the works of Harun Yahya, organized, in Pakistan between October 20-26.

--- Video show and poster exhibition was available. ----


Entrance to all the conferences were free of charge.





THE BRITISH EXPEDITION

"Challenging Darwinism in Its Homeland"

Aa series of conferences based on the works of Harun Yahya, organized in UK between October 13-17 organized by FOSIS (Federation of Students Islamic Studies). A multivision show was at the beginning of the conferences together with an exhibition on "Creation and Refutation of Darwinism."Entrance to all the conferences were free of charge.




Insight Magazine in Indonesian is now ready to read online. [ September 22 ]
Read the Insight magazine online which will take you to a fascinating journey on science, faith and the world.
It is now ready to read in Indonesian. >>


Our site "Islam Denounces Antisemitism" has been updated. . [ September 22 ]
Muslims criticize Zionism but defend the right of Jews to live in peace and security. Read more in this site with its new design and expanded content. >>

Our first book in Persian is now ready to download in txt format. [ September 13 ]
In addition to the previous languages, the Harun Yahya series is now ready to download and read online in Persian (Farsi language). Read our first book in Persian at our other languages page. Other books in Persian that will be coming soon.

Many new articles of Harun Yahya are now ready to read online. [ September 09 ]
We have added new articles, mostly published in August and September, to our "worldwide" section where you can find some of the articles of the author published in international newspapers and magazines. You can download and read them in pdf format, which will allow you to preserve the page layout, formatting and graphics. Read the articles >>

The "Islam and Science" Conferences Continue... [ August 25 ]

The last of the conferences we began organizing at the Brunei International Book Expo in 2001 was held in London on the 14th of August. The speakers who attended the conference, sponsored by the Abrar Islamic Foundation, set out their views on the Islamic perspective on science. Read more >

Four books in Urdu, are now available on-line. [ August 06 ]

In addition to the previous languages, the Harun Yahya series is now ready to download and read online in Urdu. Read the new books in Urdu at our other languages page. Other books in Urdu that will be coming soon.


The conference entitled 'Religions Denounce Terrorism' has been accomplished. [ June 29 ]

The conference entitled 'Religions Denounce Terrorism' has been successfully accomplished in Istanbul on June 23, 2003. About 200 invited guests, all prominent members of various religious communities and organizations, from a a wide range of countries like Turkey, Russia, Bulgaria, Israel, The United States, Italy or France was present at the meeting. Several Turkish MP's and politicians were also among the audience.

The picture that shows some of the speakers, Christian, Jewish and and Muslim clerics together with Mr. Yavas, the SRF president. Nearly all the speakers mentioned the importance of human life in monotheistic faiths and took a powerful stance against terrorism and extremism. The fact that all the three Abrahamic faiths share the same belief in the Creator and the common moral values was also stressed. In Mr.

Yavas' speech, the materialist philosophy and Darwinism was also pointed as a common adversary that all theists should stand against. Read the details >>


New movies in Azerbaijani are added to our site. [ June 27 ]

In addition to the previous ones, 8 new movies in Azerbaijani are added to our site. The new titles are listed below. See the movies >>


Quran Mocüzeleri
Axir Zaman ve Mehdi
Islam Dünyani Aydinladan Isiq


Tekamül Nezeriyyesinin Süqutu: Yaradilis Haqiqeti
Qövmlerin Mehvi - 2
Harika Canlilar
Semadaki Intizam
Darvinizmin Qara Uzü




Major update in our other languages page with more than 40 movies in different languages. [ June 21 ]
Harun Yahya's works are not just in produced English but also in many languages. You can download and read many books, audio books, articles, presentations and movies in different languages at our site. Our "Other Languages" section has a major update with more than 40 new movies. See other languages page >>

24 new movies in Arabic
8 new movies in Azerbaijani
4 new movies in Uighur
2 new movies in Albanian
2 new movies in Bosnian
2 new movies in Serbian
1 new movie in Italian
1 new movie in Urdu

2 new books in Español are added to our site. [ June 17]

2 new books in Español entitled "Meditacion Profunda" and "La Creacion Del Universo" are added to our site. Both of them are free to read and download. To read the books >>




Harun Yahya books are awarded at The 2nd International Book Fair, Kazakhstan [ May 29 ]
The 2nd International Book Fair called "Big Silk Road" was held, in Almati, Kazakhstan at The Atakent Exhibition Center at 23-25th April. This fair is known as the biggest book fair of Central Asia. The works of Harun Yahya has received a great interest and admiration from visitors and publishers. In the competition that was organized to select the best books of the fair, the books of Harun Yahya were awarded as "the most qualified book published by using the latest technology" and given a diploma by Viktor Hrapunov, Governor province of Almati, Statesmen who participated to the fair like the President of Kazakhstan Republic, Nursultan Nazarbayev; Minister of Culture of the Kazakhstan Republic, Muhtar Kul Muhammedov; Governor of Almati, Viktor Hrapunov; and world-renown author, Chingiz Aymotov have also expressed their interest and admiration to Harun Yahya's books. The booth that presented the works of Harun Yahya was also on the news at many TV channels and newspapers of Kazakhstan.




The first Harun Yahya book in Dutch, Islam Denounces Terrorism, is now available on-line. [ April 1 ]
In addition to the previous languages, the Harun Yahya series is now being published in Dutch. The first book, Islam Denounces Terrorism, is full text available in our site to read or ready to download in text format. Other books in Dutch that will be published in the Netherlands are coming soon.




Field reports from the latest Harun Yahya conferences in Indonesia. [ April 1 ]
The international conferences of based on the works of Harun Yahya continue to spread worldwide. The last series has been organized in Indonesia in March. All the seminars received great attention and support from the Indonesian people.

To see the pictures and details about the Harun Yahya seminars in Indonesia, click here>>




Presentations of Harun Yahya videos in Kazakhstan. [ March 15 ]
Two multivision presentations based on the works of Harun Yahya will be held at The Presidential Cultural Center of Kazakhstan, Astana. All our visitors are invited to participate in these events. Details are mentioned below:

Date Time Place Topic
March 16 15:00 The Presidential Cultural Centre of Kazakhstan, Astana The Creation of Man
March 30 15:00 The Presidential Cultural Centre of Kazakhstan, Astana Collapse of Atheism





Harun Yahya documentary films become part of the curriculum at the Faculty of Medicine, Kazakhstan. [ March 4 ]
Harun Yahya documentary films in the Russian language are now part of the curriculum in Akmola State Medical Institute in Kazakhstan, since last February. Since the contents of the films are very suitable for science education, the lecturers of the faculty have much appreciated these films and decided to use them in their classes.

While the film "The Creation of Man" is being displayed at lessons of 4th grade, "The Miracle in the Cell" takes place at 5th grade. The educators emphasize that they and their students appreciate both the high quality visual content and the easy-to-understand language and compelling arguments in Harun Yahya documentaries.

The films will continue to be displayed in the following terms. A lot of lecturers from other universities also demand to use the documentary films of Harun Yahya such as "The Miracle of Man", "Miracle in the Cell" or "The Collapse of the Theory of Evolution and Fact of Creation" in their annual lesson plan.





A new series of conferences in INDONESIA between 8-15th March. [ March 4 ]
Conferences based on the works of Harun Yahya continue to spread worldwide. A new series of scientific seminars will be held in Indonesia between 8-15th March. All our visitors are invited to participate in these events. For details see the timetable >>




More than 60 TV channels broadcast the documentary films of Harun Yahya. [ February 21 ]
Most of these documentary films are translated into the language of countries where they are being broadcast. As there is a great deal of interest in the documentary films, the TV officials demand continuously to broadcast the new works of Harun Yahya. To see the list of worldwide TV channels that broadcast the documentary films, click here >>




Harun Yahya materials will be displayed at the Cairo Book Fair [ January 23 - February 7 ]
Harun Yahya materials will be displayed at the Cairo Book Fair, [ January 23 – February 7]. You are welcome to visit our booth, Resalah.




New Publications in Indonesia [ December 22 ]


As from February 2003, the Istanbul-based Mercek magazine, a publication based on the works of the Harun Yahya, will be published as a quarterly with the name Neo Sains in Indonesia.

Publishers of the popular magazine Hidayatullah of Indonesia, are also planning to publish The Thinking Child magazine, which is being collected from the works of Harun Yahya.

New products for the children of Indonesia. The firm that publishes the works of Harun Yahya in Indonesia is now going to produce a magazine called The Masterpieces of Harun Yahya for Children. All of its topics are going to be compiled by Harun Yahya's books. The first issue of the magazine is going to be published as of February 2003.

The third edition of Evolution Deceit in Indonesian is on the way.



Harun Yahya Documentary Films in Serbia and Croatia [ December 22 ]


In Yugoslavia, the prominent Serbian television channel Vojvodina, accepts to broadcast the documentary works by Harun Yahya in Serbian language.

A publisher in Croatia is having Harun Yahya documentary films translated into Croatian. As soon as the translation is finished, these are going to be broadcasted in the leading TV channels of Croatia. Besides, same publisher will take the responsibility of selling and distributing of these films in cassettes.

Since, December 9,2002, a book fair was established in Nis, Yugoslavia. The books by Harun Yahya are being sold in Serbian language.



Creation Museum in Ukraine [ December 22 ]
"The Museum of Creation" is opening in Ukraine. In the museum, Harun Yahya's poster exhibition regarding "The Collapse of Evolution Theory" is going to take a special place.



Harun Yahya Documentary Films in Kazakhstan [ December 22 ]
In Astana, which is the capital city of Kazakhstan, the most watched TV channel; Astana TV have been broadcasting The Fact of Creation documentaries by Harun Yahya on every Friday and Saturday at 07.30 pm since November 22, 2002. As there is a great deal of interest in the documentaries, which are broadcasted in Russian, the TV officials broadcast a film that involves the life story of Harun Yahya and his works.



Evolution Deceit published in Bulgarian [ December 17 ]
In addition to the previous 9 languages, Evolution Deceit has recently been published in Bulgarian. This book is full text available in our "All Other Languages" page in the PDF format. Other books in Bulgarian are coming soon.



New Campaign: Supply us with information, documents, pictures, etc. [ December 15 ]
All kinds of information, documents, books, news from papers and magazines, newspaper clippings (original or digital), pictures, maps etc. that can be used in our work are all of great importance to us. If you have information of that nature you might like to tell us of or send us, you can reach us at the addresses below. Your support in this matter will be of enormous assistance.

e-mail address: info@harunyahya.com

Regular mail address: MBE
Mahir Iz cad. No: 47 / 101
Altunizade-Uskudar / Istanbul
81190 TURKEY



Harun Yahya materials are to be displayed at the Sharjah Book Fair (UAE), [ December 29 - January 9 ]
Harun Yahya's books and videos at various languages will be displayed at the Sharjah (UAE) book fair between December 29 and January 9. You are welcome to visit our booth, Resalah.



Our "Truths for Kids" page has been redesigned and updated [ December 09 ]
Our page for children, "Truths for Kids", is ready to be explored by kids with its new design and updated contents.



New Books in Arabic [ November 21 ]
10 new books in Arabic are added to our "All Other Languages" page: Consciousness in the Cell, Evolution Deceit, Self-Sacrifice and Intelligent Behaviour Models in Animals, The Miracle of Man's Creation, Miracles of the Qur'an, Never Plead Ignorance, The Design in Nature, The Importance of Conscience in the Qur'an, A String of Miracles, Glory is Everywhere. All of them are free to read and download.



Updates in All Other Languages [ November 2 ]
Updates in our "All Other Languages" page. New books in Albanian, Russian and Bosnian are available on-line. There are also many books in Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, French and German.



Monthly Visits to Our Site [ November 2]
Monthly visits to our site reach up to 200.000. Everyday, thousands of people from different countries and continents browse the Harun Yahya site, read the books, watch the documentaries and download a great deal of our content. We thank all our visitors for their great interest and support.



The first Harun Yahya book in Chinese, The Miracles of the Qur'an, is now available on-line. [ October 23 ]
In addition to the previous 20 languages, the Harun Yahya series is now being published in Chinese. The first book, The Miracles of the Qur'an, is full text available in our site in the PDF format. Other books in Chinese, like The Evolution Deceit are coming soon.



Harun Yahya works are displayed at the Frankfurt Book Fair "Buchmesse", [ October 9 - 14]
The works of Harun Yahya are displayed at the Buchmesse Frankfurt Book Fair between 9 - 14 October 2002 at Frankfurt, Germany. You are welcome at our booth number 4.1 B 0224 during the fair.



Our site has been fully updated. Major innovations in design, content and speed. [ October 4 ]
Harun Yahya.com has its first major update. New features and sections are added. Now our site has categories, which presents you all the Harun Yahya material arranged according to topics. New sections like Media Watch or Wallpapers are added. Many other user-friendly features in design and content are waiting for you to explore.



A Series of Harun Yahya Conferences in the UK and Ireland [ October 1-28 ]
Under the organization of The Federation of Students Islamic Societies In the UK & Eire, a series of seminars based on Harun Yahya books are held in England, Scotland and Ireland. Several universities like Oxford, Cardiff or Leicester are included in the program.



A Series of Harun Yahya Conferences in Indonesia [ September 16 - October 3 ]
A series of conferences based on the books of Harun Yahya are held in Indonesia, in Solo, Yogya, Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, Malang, Padang, Palembang and Lampung between September 16-October 3, 2002. For detais, see the timetable.



Harun Yahya Conferences in the US [ September 6-16 ]
Several conferences based on the books of Harun Yahya are held in the US, in New York, Washington D.C., Virginia and Illinois.



Islam Denounces Terrorism is published in the US [ September 2 ]
One of Harun Yahya's new titles, Islam Denounces Terrorism, has been published in the United States by Tahrike Tarsile Quran publishing. The first printing sums up to 10.000 copies. The book has gained wide interest.

Muslim, Christian and Jewish believers,

Muslim, Christian and Jewish believers,

Let’s Act All Together for Love, Peace and Brotherhood and Respect the Faiths.

All prophets are very beautiful people.

Their disposition, morals and attitudes are excellent. They are exemplary people, who are most respected and loved.

Any inappropriate language directed towards them disturbs all believers. It is unreasonable to explain away any such contrary attitudes by the excuses of “democracy” or “tolerance.”

From the Qur’an, as well as the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, we know that throughout history, unbelievers seemed to mock and slander God’s blessed messengers. However, the Qur’an foretells the miserable end of those who try to ridicule God’s messengers, with these words: “Messengers before you were also mocked, but those who jeered were engulfed by what they mocked.” (Qur’an, 6: 10)

Jesus (peace be upon him) is also one of the Islamic prophets highly praised in the Qur’an. In one verse, the Qur’an states that people also attempted to mock Jesus (pbuh) in the time of our Prophet (may God bless him and grant him peace):

When an example is made of the son of Mary [Jesus], your people laugh uproariously. (Qur’an, 43: 57)

From the Hebrew Bible, the holy book of the Jews, we learn that Prophets Elijah, Moses, Job and many other prophets (peace be upon them all) met similar attitudes from the people they addressed. As it is stated:

But they mocked God's messengers, despised His words and scoffed at His prophets, until the wrath of the Lord was aroused against His people and there was no remedy. (2 Chronicles 36: 16)

Whom are you mocking? At whom do you sneer and stick out your tongue?

. . . In the light of these things, should I relent? (Isaiah 57: 4, 6)

Likewise, the hostile manner of the unbelievers to God's blessed messenger Jesus (pbuh) is related in the New Testament in these terms:

He [Jesus] will be handed over to the Gentiles. They will mock him, insult him... (Luke 18: 32)

For further information, please visit www.islamdenouncesterrorism.com


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Muslims and the People of the Book in History





HARUN YAHYA



Unbiased people who study Islamic history and the Muslims' relationship with the Jews and Christians living under Islamic rule will come across the following fact: The People of the Book have always lived in peace and tranquility under Islamic rule.

God reveals that those Christians and Jews who believe in Him and the Day of Judgment and do good deeds will receive the fairest rewards for their virtue:

Those who believe, those who are Jews, Christians, and Sabaeans, all who believe in God and the Last Day and act rightly will have their reward with their Lord. They will feel no fear and will know no sorrow. (Qur'an, 2:62)

Prophet Mohammed's (may God bless him and grant him peace) Exemplary Attitude

Prophet Mohammed (saas), the best role model for Muslims who deal with the People of the Book, was always just and compassionate toward Jews and Christians and tried to create an atmosphere based on reconciliation and love among these three religious communities. Various agreements and guarantees allowed Christians and Jews to live as autonomous religious communities.

Prophet Mohammed (saas) allowed the Jews to become a party to the Constitution of Madinah signed with the Aws and Khazraj clans, which permitted them to continue living as a separate religious community. The basis for this acceptance of the Jews' faith and traditions was laid down in the following article: "The Jews of Banu Awf [non-Muslim minorities] are a community along with the believers. To the Jews their religion, and to the Muslim their religion." 1

Freedom of Belief and Worship

Beginning at the time of Prophet Mohammed (saas), there has always been freedom of religion in Muslim-ruled lands. Articles guaranteeing the protection of monasteries and churches have been important parts of all agreements signed between Muslims and the People of the Book. Historical documents reveal that many Muslims visited monasteries to rest for the night, to enjoy a meal, or even to have a civilized conversation during their travels or campaigns.

The People of the Book often responded warmly toward Muslims. The following expressions were recorded in an agreement signed by Caliph Umar, which was presented to Abu Ubayda by the Syrian Christians:

[We imposed these terms on ourselves:]… not to withhold our churches from Muslims stopping there by night or day; to open their doors to the traveller and wayfarer; …to entertain every Muslim traveller in our customary style and feed him… We will not abuse a Muslim, and he who strikes a Muslim has forfeited his rights. 2

Under Islamic rule, the People of the Book have always celebrated their religious festivities as they pleased. From time to time, the Muslim leadership even attended them. A letter by the Nestorian Patriarch Isho'yab III (650-60) reveals the Muslim leaders' compassion and acceptance toward the People of the Book:

They [Abbasids] have not attacked the Christian religion, but rather they have commended our faith, honored our priests... and conferred benefits on churches and monasteries. 3

These historical facts reveal that, contrary to much of what we read today, Islam is a religion of peace and acceptance. Christians and Jews lived freely under Muslim rule and enjoyed the freedoms of religious belief and thought.

Tranquility under Muslim Rule

During the first few centuries of the Christian era, Jews oppressed Christians; as the latter became more powerful, they began to oppress Jews and even fellow Christians belonging to other sects. The Middle Ages were dominated by the Catholic church's oppression of all Jews and Christians who did not agree with its teachings. Some non-Catholics sought refuge with the Muslims. The oppression and violence directed by Byzantium against the Egyptian Monophysite and the Jacobean Christians, the horrors endured by those Jews and Orthodox Christians who found themselves in the path of the Catholic Crusaders, and the persecution endured by the Jews of Europe, as well as by the Muslims and Jews in Spain after the reconquista, have never occurred on Muslim soil.

Jews escaping Spanish tyranny found the peace and security they sought on Ottoman soil. Driven out of Spain and faced with more hardship in other countries where they sought refuge, many died of hunger and thirst at the gates of towns and cities they were not permitted to enter. Jews who boarded Genoese ships were either exploited or sold to pirates. Sultan Bayazid welcomed the Jews into his empire and demanded that the people show them the respect and acceptance to which they were entitled.

The order proclaimed not to refuse the Jews entry or cause them difficulties, but to receive them cordially. 4 Sultan Bayazid is known to history as a religious man, and his hospitality and acceptance were based on the Qur'an's morality.

Living under the Islamic rule, the People of the Book took part in the bustling cultural life. Muslim leaders extended their cultural patronage to the lands they conquered and imported them to Baghdad, capital of the empire, where they would be studied by Muslim, Christian, and Jewish scientists. Each of them in turn, could teach their works based on these studies alongside their own religious beliefs. At a time when Muslims supported science and freedom of thought, Europe, the center of Christianity, had Inquisition courts that burned people at the stake for their heretical, meaning non-Catholic, thoughts or religious beliefs.

The Muslim leaders' sense of justice led many Christians and Jews to bring their cases to Islamic courts, even though they had their own courts with their own laws. At one time, the Nestorian patriarch Mar Timothee I (780-825) even circulated a decree to counteract the ever-increasing number of Christians taking their cases to Islamic courts. 5

The Non-Muslims' Legal Status

The People of the Book living within the Muslim realm were considered dhimmis, rather than prisoners of war, and therefore were guaranteed certain legal rights. For example, in exchange for paying the jizya tax, their lives and property were guaranteed, and they enjoyed freedom of religious belief and thought, were exempted from military service, and had the right to their own law courts to resolve their disputes. On some occasions, their taxes were refunded.

Our Prophet (saas) said: "I am the adversary of those who wrong the dhimmis or burden them with a load they cannot carry." According to this principle, Muslims considered it their duty to protect those non-Muslims living under their rule. The Muslims' sense of justice dictates that dhimmis come under the state's protection.

The amicable history between Muslims and Jews and Christians is an example for the present. The Islamic code of ethics requires that non-Muslims be accepted, that their values and beliefs be respected, and that an environment in which peaceful coexistence is possible be created. Therefore, the spread of this code, as well as efforts to correct some misguided practices claiming to be Islamic, will play an important role.

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1- “Islam and anti-Semitism,” 31 January 2004; www.worldhistory.com/wiki/I/Islam-and-anti-Semitism.htm
2- (Majid Khadduri, War and Peace in the Law of Islam (Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins Press, 1955), 193-94.)
3- Fred Aprim, “The A to Z of the ancient Chaldeans and their relation to modern Chaldeans;” http://www.atour.org/news15_1.htm
4- Abraham Danon, in the Review Yossef Daath, no. 4.
5- Levent Ozturk, Asr-i Saadetten (Christians in Islamic Society from the Blessed Period of the Prophet to the Crusades), 188.

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