The Islamic Bulletin Volume I No. 1 Page 11 Wahaja” which means a “blazing lamp”, while the moon is called “Noor” and “Muneer” which means “light” and “gives light.” The difference between the star and the planets is also mentioned in the Holy Qur’an in so many places. The Holy Qur’an gives information in so many places about many points that have to do with the creation of the universe like the existence of six periods for the creation in general, the interlocking of the stages in the creation of the heavens and the earth, the creation of the universe out of an initially unique mass forming a block that subsequently split up, the plurality of the heavens and of the earth, and the existence of an intermediary creation between the heavens and the earth. An example for the above is this verse in Surah Al-Anbiyaa: “Do not the unbelievers see that the heavens and the earth were joined together, then we clove them asunder.” This separation process resulted in the formation of the multiple worlds mentioned in so many places in the Qur’an. There are so many verses that talk about the seas and the water cycle.An amazing one in Surah Al-Furqan says: “(Almighty) is The One who has let free the two seas, one is agreeable and sweet, and the other salty and bitter. He placed a barrier between them, a partition that is forbidden to pass.” Another one in Surah Al-Rahman says: “He has loosed the two seas. They meet together. Between them there is a barrier which they do not transgress. Out of them come pearls and corals.” Another one mentions the under-surface waves in the high seas. It is good to mention here that Mohammad (pbuh), who lived in the desert 1400 years ago, never rode the sea, which makes it hard to believe that this book was written by a human and must be a Revelation from Allah. The electricity in the atmosphere and the consequence of this, i.e. lighting and hail, are referred to in many verses. This one in Surah Al-Noor says: “Have you not seen that Almighty makes the clouds move gently, then joins them together, then makes them a heap. And then you see raindrops issuing from within it. He sends down from the sky mountains of hail. He strikes therewith whom He wills and He turns it away from whom He wills. The flashing of its lightning almost snatches away the sights.” It is good to mention that recent scientists say that hail falls from clouds that have the shape of mountains. Concerning the animal milk, the Holy Qur’an describes how and where the milk is formed inside the animal. This verse from Surah Al-Nahl says: “Verily, there is food for thought in your cattle. From what is in their bellies, among their excrement and blood. We make you drink pure milk, easy for drinkers to imbibe.” Many other areas are mentioned in the Holy Qur’an and are open for interested scientists in those areas to do research on them. There is no need for the scientist to be a Muslim to benefit from these hints in the Qur’an. One verse in Surah Fussilat says: “We will show them Our signs in the horizons and inside themselves until it is shown for them that it is the truth.” When doing that, however, one should keep in mind that this book came to us 1400 years ago in the desert. Muslims and non-Muslim claim that Mohammed (pbuh) who was illiterate, wrote it. Mohammed (pbuh) had no telescopes or microscopes to do that kind of research nor did he ride the seas to check the barrier between the salty and sweet waters. Whosoever does any scientific research on verses from the Holy Qur’an that relate to his research can decide for himself which side to support. Q: 1. What are the pillars of faith? A: Belief in The Almighty, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, The Last Day and The Pre-measurement of good and evil. Q: 2. If you were reciting the Qur'an out loud then someone started praying near you, what should you do? A: Recite Softly Q: 3. What should you do when you see that the Imam has already started the obligatory prayer? A: You should join the Jama'ah (Congregation) and not pray Tahiyyat-ul-Masjid. Q: 4. If a Muslim made two Ruku's in a single Rak'ah, should he repeat his Salah or prostrate for forgetfulness? A: Repeat his Prayer The Kids Corner answers from page 9
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