Now writing under the pen-name of HARUN YAHYA, Adnan Oktar was born in Ankara in 1956. Having completed his pri-
mary and secondary education in Ankara, he studied fine arts at Istanbul's Mimar Sinan University and philosophy at Istanbul
University. Since the 1980s, he has published many books on political, scientific, and faith-related issues. Harun Yahya is well-
known as the author of important works disclosing the imposture of evolutionists, their invalid claims, and the dark liaisons be-
tween Darwinism and such bloody ideologies as fascism and communism.
Harun Yahya’s works, translated into 72 different languages, constitute a collection for a total of more than 55,000 pages with
40,000 illustrations.
His pen-name is a composite of the names Harun (Aaron) and Yahya (John), in memory of the two esteemed Prophets who
fought against their peoples' lack of faith. The Prophet's seal on his books' covers is symbolic and is linked to their contents. It rep-
resents the Qur'an (the Final Scripture) and Prophet Muhammad (saas), last of the prophets. Under the guidance of the Qur'an
and the Sunnah (teachings of the Prophet [saas]), the author makes it his purpose to disprove each fundamental tenet of irreligious
ideologies and to have the "last word," so as to completely silence the objections raised against religion. He uses the seal of the final
Prophet (saas), who attained ultimate wisdom and moral perfection, as a sign of his intention to offer the last word.
All of Harun Yahya's works share one single goal: to convey the Qur'an's message, encourage readers to consider basic faith-
related issues such as Allah's existence and unity and the Hereafter; and to expose irreligious systems' feeble foundations and per-
verted ideologies.
Harun Yahya enjoys a wide readership in many countries, from India to America, England to Indonesia, Poland to Bosnia,
Spain to Brazil, Malaysia to Italy, France to Bulgaria and Russia. Some of his books are available in English, French, German,
Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Urdu, Arabic, Albanian, Chinese, Swahili, Hausa, Dhivehi (spoken in Maldives), Russian, Serbo-
Croat (Bosnian), Polish, Malay, Uygur Turkish, Indonesian, Bengali, Danish and Swedish.
Greatly appreciated all around the world, these works have been instrumental in many people recovering faith in Allah and
gaining deeper insights into their faith. His books' wisdom and sincerity, together with a distinct style that's easy to understand,
directly affect anyone who reads them. Those who seriously consider these books, can no longer advocate atheism or any other
perverted ideology or materialistic philosophy, since these books are characterized by rapid effectiveness, definite results, and ir-
refutability. Even if they continue to do so, it will be only a sentimental insistence, since these books refute such ideologies from
their very foundations. All contemporary movements of denial are now ideologically defeated, by means the books written by
Harun Yahya.
This is no doubt a result of the Qur'an's wisdom and lucidity. The author modestly intends to serve as a means in humanity's
search for Allah's right path. No material gain is sought in the publication of these works.
Those who encourage others to read these books, to open their minds and hearts and guide them to become more devoted ser-
vants of Allah, render an invaluable service.
Meanwhile, it would only be a waste of time and energy to propagate other books that create confusion in people's minds, lead
them into ideological confusion, and that clearly have no strong and precise effects in removing the
doubts in people's hearts, as also verified from previous experience. It is impossible for books de-
vised to emphasize the author's literary power rather than the noble goal of saving people from
loss of faith, to have such a great effect. Those who doubt this can readily see that the sole
aim of Harun Yahya's books is to overcome disbelief and to disseminate the Qur'an's moral
values. The success and impact of this service are manifested in the readers' conviction.
One point should be kept in mind: The main reason for the continuing cruelty, con-
flict, and other ordeals endured by the vast majority of people is the ideological preva-
lence of disbelief. This can be ended only with the ideological defeat of disbelief and by
conveying the wonders of creation and Qur'anic morality so that people can live by
it. Considering the state of the world today, leading into a downward spiral of vi-
olence, corruption and conflict, clearly this service must be provided speedily
and effectively, or it may be too late.
In this effort, the books of Harun Yahya assume a leading
role. By the will of Allah, these books will be a means
through which people in the twenty-first cen-
tury will attain the peace, justice, and happi-
ness promised in the Qur'an.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
