Islamic Treasures and History

The Eternalness of the Hereafter

The Pleasures of this world are transient whilst the joys of the hereafter are lasting and eternal.  In this life when a person enjoys something, it is only a short while before they get bored with it and proceed to search for something they feel is better, or they may not feel a need for it altogether.  As for the delights of Paradise, a person will never feel bored with anything, but rather, its goodness will increase each time they indulge in it.

Also, the life of this world is very short.  Humans only live on this earth for a short while, and very few people reach the age of seventy.

“…Say: Short is the enjoyment of this world.  The Hereafter is (far) better for him who fears God…” (Quran 4:77)

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Utsman bin Affan (Arabic: عثمان بن عفان, 574 – 656 / 12 Dhu al-Hijjah 35 AH; aged 81-82 years) is a friend of the Prophet Muhammad which includes the third caliph in first four caliphs Ar-Rasyidin. Utsman was a wealthy merchant, but very generous. He was also instrumental in the Qur’an booked.

He is the third caliph who ruled from 644 (age 69-70 years) to 656 (for 11-12 years). Also a friend of the prophet who has a very shy nature.

Utsman bin Affan was the companion of the Prophet and also the third caliph in first four caliphs. He was known as a wealthy merchant and economist reliable but very generous. Many of the economic assistance given to Muslims at the beginning of the message of Islam. He earned the nickname which means that Dzunnurain has two lights. The nickname was acquired because Uthman had married the daughter of the second and third of the Rasullah Saw Ruqayah and Ummi Kulthum.
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God has said in the Quran:

“And give good news (O Muhammad) to those who believe and do good deeds, that they will have gardens (Paradise) in which rivers flow….” (Quran 2:25)

God has also said:

“Race one with another for forgiveness from your Lord and for Paradise, whose width is as the width of the heavens and the earth, which has been prepared for those who believe in God and His messengers….” (Quran 57:21)

The Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, told us that the lowest in rank among the dwellers of Paradise will have ten times the like of this world, and he or she will have whatever he or she desires and ten times like it. Also, the Prophet Muhammad said: “A space in Paradise equivalent to the size of a foot would be better than the world and what is in it.” He also said: “In Paradise there are things which no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human mind has thought of.” He also said: “The most miserable man in the world of those meant for Paradise will be dipped once in Paradise. Then he will be asked, ‘Son of Adam, did you ever face any misery? Did you ever experience any hardship?’ So he will say, ‘No, by God, O Lord! I never faced any misery, and I never experienced any hardship.’”
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Abu Bakar (Arabic: أبو بكر الصديق, Abu Bakar al-Siddiq) (b. 572 – d. August 23 634/21 Jumadil End 13 H) were among the earliest to embrace Islam. After the Prophet died, Abu Bakar became the first caliph first four caliphs in 632. He was the original name Abdullah bin Abi Quhafah.

Birth

Abu Bakar’s wife Aisha’s father from the Prophet Muhammad. His name actually is Abdul Kaaba (meaning ’servant of the Kaaba’), which later changed by the Prophet to be Abdullah (meaning ’servant of God’. Prophet Muhammad also gave him the title of Ash-Siddiq (meaning ‘who is telling the truth’), so he is better known as Abu Bakar al-Siddiq.
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Umar bin Khattab (581 – November 644) (Arabic: عمر بن الخطاب) was one of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad also became the second caliph (634-644) of the four Caliphs Al-Rasyidin.

Background

He has the full name of ibn Umar bin Abdul Nafiel Uzza, born in Mecca, the Banu Adi, one of the Quraysh tribe family. His parents named Nufail bin Al Khattab Mahzumi Al Quraisyi and Hantamah binti Hashim. Omar has a nickname that is given by Muhammad al-Faruq, meaning people who can separate the haq and false.
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Ibn Sina (980-1037) also known as Avicenna in the Western World is a philosopher, scientist, and Persian-born physician (now part of Uzbekistan). He is also a prolific writer, where most of his work is about the philosophy and treatment. For many people, he was the “Father of Modern Medicine” and many more titles to her the most concerned with his work in the field of medicine. His work is very well known is Qanun fi Thib which is a reference in the field of medicine for centuries.

Ibn Sina’s full name Abū ‘Alī al-Husayn ibn’ Abdallah ibn Sina (Persian ابوعلى سينا Abu Ali Sina or in writing arabic: أبو علي الحسين بن عبد الله بن سينا). Ibn Sina was born in 980 in the area Afsyahnah near Bukhara, Uzbekistan is now the region (then Persia), and died in June 1037 in Hamadan, Persia (Iran).
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Averroes (Ibn Rushdi, Ibn Rusyid, 1126 – Marrakech, Morocco, December 10, 1198) in Arabic ابن رشد and in Latin Averroes, was a philosopher from Spain (Andalusia).

Abu al-Walid Muhammad ibn Rushd was born in Cordoba (Spain) in the year 520 Hijri (1128 AD). Father and grandfather Ibn Rushd is renowned judges at the time. Little Averroes was a child who has many interests and talents. He deepens many sciences, such as medicine, law, mathematics, and philosophy. Explore the philosophy of Ibn Rushd, Abu Ja’far ibn Harun and Steel.
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In the previous two parts of this series, we answered the two “big questions.” Who creating us? God. Why are we here? To serve and worship Him. A third question naturally arose: “If our Creator made us to serve and worship Him, how do we do that?” In the previous article I suggested that the only way we can serve our Creator is through obeying His mandates, as conveyed through revelation.

But many people would question my assertion: Why does mankind need revelation? Isn’t it enough just to be good? Isn’t it enough for each of us to worship God in our own way?
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At some point in our lives, everybody asks the big questions: “Who creating us?” and “Why are we here?”

So who did make us? Most of us have been brought up more on science than religion, and to believe in the Big Bang and evolution more than God. But which makes more sense? And is there any reason why the theories of science and creationism cannot coexist?

The Big Bang may explain the origin of the universe, but it doesn’t explain the origin of the primordial dust cloud. This dust cloud (which, according to the theory, drew together, compacted and then exploded) had to come from somewhere. After all, it contained enough matter to form not just our galaxy, but the billion other galaxies in the known universe. So where did that come form? Who, or what, created the primordial dust cloud?
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God instructs men to be nice to their wives and to treat them well to the best of their ability:

“…And live with them in kindness…” (Quran 4:19)

The Messenger of God said, The most perfect of believers in belief is the best of them in character. The best of you are those who are the best to their women.’ The Prophet of Mercy tells us that a husband’s treatment of his wife reflects a Muslim’s good character, which in turn is a reflection of the man’s faith. How can a Muslim husband be good to his wife? He should smile, not hurt her emotionally, remove anything that will harm her, treat her gently, and be patient with her.
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