The Prophet Muhammad A simple Guide to his Life
Studying the Prophet’s Life in the Light of his Message
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According to the statements of the Qur’an, the signs
of God lay hidden in the heavens and the human
mind. Scientific studies brought them to the
knowledge of the people (41:53). Ultimately, the
Universe assumed the form of a great book of
divine arguments.
With the new discoveries of science, many things
have come to light as have made it possible to use
new arguments to establish realities which are of
religious importance. For instance, carbon-14 dating
has made it possible to specify the exact age of the
body of Ramses II (Moses’s contemporary) so that
the following Qur’anic statement could be
scientifically verified:
“This day We shall save your body, so that you
may become a sign to all posterity.” (10:92)
ISLAM AND THE MODERN AGE
Islam is a religion of peace, in the full sense of the
word. This being so, the question arises: Can Islam,
which offers the teachings of peace, be relevant for
the modern age? Can it regain a superior position
for itself in changed circumstances?
