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Quranic Verses on Geology.

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  The Glorious Qur’an is basically a book of guidance, revealed by The Creator (all glory be to Him) to man in areas that cannot be answered by the human intellect such as the essence of faith, the acts of worship, the moral code and the rules and regulations that govern the various transactions between human beings. Besides this guidance, the Glorious Qur’an refers to the cosmos (the earth and the heavens, as well as to many of their components, inhabitants and phenomena) in numerous verses, that e xceed 1000 in number. Such references come in the context of testifying for the unlimited might, knowledge and wisdom of The Creator Who has brought this universe into being, and is capable of this annihilation and of its recreation. Consequently, the Qur’anic cosmic verses are not meant to be pieces of scientific information per se, as scientific knowledge has been left for man to gain (through observation and conclusion or experimentation, observation and conclusion) over a long span ...

Accountancy and perspectives of Islam in light of Quran.

  Accounting (Hisab) Allah says in the Qur’an, “Their reckoning has drawn near to men, and in heedlessness are they turning aside.” (Surah al-Anbiya,  21:1 ) “And how many a town rebelled against the commandment of its Lord and His Apostles. So we called it account severely and we chastised it (with) a stern chastisement. So it tasted the evil result of its conduct, and of its affair was perdition. Allah has prepared for them severe chastisement, therefore be careful of (your duty to) Allah, O men of understanding.” (Surah at Talaq,  65:8 -10) Who will take the Accounting? According to the Qur’an and the traditions ( Ahadeeth ) it is proved that Allah Himself will take account of all people. “And He is swiftest in taking account.” Surah al-An’am,  6:62 But also according to some traditions this work will be assigned to the Angel. According to some reports it is related that Allah will take account from His prophets ( Anbiya ), while the prophets will take account fro...