CONTENTS
The Afterlife
Is Resurrection a
Physical Process?
An Introduction to
Cosmology
The Light Year
The Receding Galaxies
The Future of the Universe
The
Future of the Universe as Described in The Qur'an
The Big Bang
The Expansion of the
Universe
The
Contraction of the Universe and the Reversal of Time
No Free Will
in the Contracting Universe
Reversal of Gravity
Earth:
"Empty" from Inside with the Sky in its Center
The Smooth Outer
Surface of the Earth
Will
we Regress to Nothingness with the Reversal of Time?
The Higher Dimensions
The
Black Holes: "The Blocked Gateways" to the Higher
Dimensions
Angels
Descend through the Gates in the Sky
When will the Day
of Judgment Arrive
Waiting
in the Grave for Day of Judgment to Arrive?
Summary
THE
AFTERLIFE
The
belief in life after death is universal; it is reflected in the
teachings of all the major religions of the world, permeating
culture and time. Despite tremendous scientific and technological
advancement of the twentieth century, we have no answers to many
questions that have plagued the minds of people from time
immemorial. What happens to us on dying? What is soul? Does it
leave the body to enter the spiritual world, which is beyond human
perception in some other dimension? Are the souls reincarnated
entering some other body to be recycled again as in the beliefs of
some eastern religions? Is the soul captured and kept somewhere
until the Day of Judgment to be reunited with the body that rises
from the grave? How can a body that had decayed and disappeared
into dust, regain its original shape and form? We can believe what
we wish; however the modern world is based on truthful pursuit of
science and technology. Truth cannot be decided on wishful
thinking or majority vote, if that was the case then Columbus
would have surely fallen of the earth in 1492.”
We
live in a world that demands proof and is not just content with
belief. The belief or even the proof however, is only for the
believer, and belief comes from within our hearts. The greatest of
proofs will not satisfy the non-believer, while the slightest
evidence can be a great source of satisfaction for the believer.
In this context let us look at the story of Prophet Ibrahim (peace
be on him) given in the Quran. (Chapter ii verse 260.)
Prophet Ibrahim wanted to know how God gives life to the
dead. He had the faith of a man who was willing to sacrifice his
own son for the sake of God, yet he wanted reassurance; which then
was given to him in the form of a great miracle. Ordinary people
like us are also in need of reassurance in a world where science
and technology have assumed greater importance than
religion.
There is only one version of the Quran. It is the only
religious book that even the critics of Islam admit was never
altered since its revelation to Prophet Mohammed (Peace be upon
him: Pbuh) fourteen hundred years ago. Scientific advancements
have provided better understanding of many Quranic verses that
appeared obscure in the past. The Quran accurately describes a
variety of scientific facts that were discovered in the last one
hundred years. This is one of the reasons that the Quran stands
far above other religious books in its authority as a truly
revealed book.
The
Quran in many verses describes the future of the universe and The
Day of Judgment. The verses appear to depict some great final
catastrophe that will affect the whole universe. Many chapters
mention the final earthquake, the opening of gates in the sky and
"a time" in which mankind will see what they had done
before so that they will become witnesses against their own
selves.
In this article I explore the similarities between the
Quranic description of The Day of Judgment and some theories of
cosmology that predict reversal of time in the future with the
beginning of the contraction phase of the universe. You will be
surprised to learn that the religious contention that man will
rise from the grave is not a myth or wishful thinking but is based
on real scientific principles. I would like to however caution the
reader that scientific ideas keep on changing, and my presentation
here does not in any way mean that this is the only way for
mankind to come back alive. God has absolute power and when He
wishes something to happen IT IS.
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IS
RESURRECTION A PHYSICAL PROCESS?
It is God, Who sends the winds and they raise a cloud then leads it to a dead land and revives
the earth after its death, Such is the Resurrection. Qur'an Chapter 35 Verse 9
The
raising of clouds and the growth of plants following rain had
appeared miraculous in the past. Now we understand these as due to
various natural laws. In the Quran the resurrection is compared to
the physical processes such as the growth of plants after rain;
this suggest that revival after death is also based on some
physical laws created by God. Following
are the main themes of the Day of Judgment described in the Quran:
(1)
The final earthquake and the transformation of the earth into a
hollow sphere.
(2)
Rising from the grave.
(3)
A time when our hands feet and tongue will become witnesses
against us.
(4)
Opening of gates in the sky.
(5)
Through which every one will be removed to some other higher
dimensions beyond the dying universe.
All
of the above events can be explained on the basis of reversal of
time and the accompanying reversal of gravity which the physicists
believe, has to happen if the time is going to reverse. Sometimes
in the future the knowledge of the Day of Judgment that is given
in the Quran might become widely known and accepted as the truth.
We shall show them our signs on the horizons and within themselves until it will become apparent to them, that it is the truth
is your Lord not sufficient since He is witness over all things? Qur'an
Chapter41 Verse 53
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AN
INTRODUCTION TO COSMOLOGY
To
understand how the future of the universe is linked to the Day of
Judgment, some knowledge of cosmology is essential. In the next
few pages we will learn, how the universe began, what it is like
now and what are the possibilities in the future.
Our solar system consists of earth and eight other planets
that are orbiting around a star that we call the sun. The sun,
along with two hundred billion other stars, comprises our galaxy
"The Milky Way." The galaxies are shaped roughly like a
disc, with the stars orbiting at various distances around a large
central mass.
THE
LIGHT YEAR
The
universe is so vast that the distances between stars and galaxies have to be
measured in "light years." A light year is the distance traveled by
light in a year, at the speed of three hundred thousand kilometers per second.
The distance between the earth and the sun is only eight minutes at the speed
of light. Compared to this, the nearest star from the earth other than our
sun, is four light years away. The galaxy we live in, "The Milky
Way," is one hundred and fifty thousand light years across. This means
that traveling at the speed of light, it would take one hundred and fifty
thousand years to go from one side of Milky Way to the other. The galaxies on
the average are separated from each other by ten million light years. Many
hundred billion such galaxies are part of the truly gigantic universe.
The creation of the heavens and the earth is definitely a greater thing than creation of mankind,
however, most of mankind knows not. Qur'an Chapter 40 Verse 57
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THE
RECEDING GALAXIES
The
galaxies other than our "Milky Way" are moving away from
us at tremendous speeds. This can be ascertained, by analyzing the
light given off by the galaxies, by an instrument called the
spectroscope. The more distant a galaxy is the greater is its
speed of recession. This motion of the galaxies is due to the
expansion of the universe. The universe began about fifteen to
twenty billion years ago with a tremendous explosion called
"The big bang" and has been expanding ever since. The
universe is not just a sphere of galaxies rushing away from each
other into unending emptiness of space. It can be compared to a
balloon with many dots on it, each representing a galaxy. However,
the surface of this balloon, which is two dimensional, represents
all three dimensions of our space, and is expanding into a higher
dimension, that is beyond our imagination.
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THE
FUTURE OF THE UNIVERSE
It
is not known if the universe will expand forever, or if one day it will begin
to contract. In either case, the future of all the inhabitants of the universe
could be rather bleak. If the expansion continues, after billions of years,
all the energy of the sun and stars will be exhausted and every living thing
will freeze to death. Eventually, only the expanding emptiness will remain.
Alternatively if there is enough mass in the universe, gravity will one day
stop the expansion and then contraction will begin. A contracting universe
would ultimately end in a very hot and compressed state called "The Big
Crunch." This would also destroy all life forms, as we know them.
Besides the above two depressing and purposeless scenarios of the
future, there is an another possibility. Some physicists feel that time may
reverse when the universe begins contracting. This prospect has a striking
resemblance to the Qur'anic description of the Day of Judgment.
THE
FUTURE OF THE UNIVERSE AS DESCRIBED IN THE QUR'AN
It is
not known if the universe will expand forever, or if one day it will begin to
contract. In either case, the future of all the inhabitants of the universe
could be rather bleak. If the expansion continues, after billions of years,
all the energy of the sun and stars will be exhausted and every living thing
will freeze to death. Eventually, only the expanding emptiness will remain.
Alternatively if there is enough mass in the universe, gravity will one day
stop the expansion and then contraction will begin. A contracting universe
would ultimately end in a very hot and compressed state called "The Big
Crunch." This would also destroy all life forms, as we know them.
Besides the above two depressing and purposeless scenarios
of the future, there is an another possibility. Some physicists
feel that time may reverse when the universe begins contracting.
This prospect has a striking resemblance to the Quranic
description of the Day of Judgment.
Now,
let us turn our attention to the verses in the Quran that describe
the beginning, the expansion and eventually the contraction of the
universe. There is marked similarity between the Quranic
revelation and recent discoveries in cosmology. The Quranic verses
however, go far beyond modern cosmology in describing the future
of the universe. The Quran gives us insight into laws of the
universe that are yet to be discovered, the laws of the
contracting universe.
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THE
BIG BANG
The universe came into existence billions of years ago with a tremendous
explosion called "The big bang." This is clearly mentioned in the
Quran in the following verses:
Have not "those who disbelieve" known that heavens and earth were of one piece,
We parted them and, We made every living thing of water will they not then believe?
Qur'an Chapter 21 Verse 30
The
discovery of "The Big Bang" and that of "The
aquatic origin of life" was made by the non-Muslims,
("those who disbelieve"). When the universe began all
matter and space (heavens) was at one point (one piece).
Then everything was separated in what the physicists
describe as "The big bang." The evidence that the
universe began in the "The big bang" is so overwhelming
that it is now considered a fact and not just a theory.
THE
EXPANSION OF THE UNIVERSE
The
Universe has been expanding since its creation. Hubbell, an
astronomer made this great discovery, in the early part of this
century. It was also
predicted by Einstein's theory of "General Relativity." The expansion of the universe is clearly mentioned in the
following Quranic verses:
The heavens, We have built with power and, We are expanding it. Qur'an Chapter
51 Verse 47
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THE
CONTRACTION OF THE UNIVERSE AND THE REVERSAL OF TIME
Time is one of the most elusive mysteries of the
universe. No one knows what time really is. Albert Einstein explained time by
saying that time is something that we measure with the clock. Time passes
slowly within objects moving at speeds close to that of light and stops
altogether at the speed of light. Time also slows near massive objects like
earth, sun, very dense stars called the neutron stars, and almost stops inside
the super massive stars “the black holes.” Time has a direction, it always
moves towards the future. We see rain falling from the sky, objects breaking
up, people getting older, and people dying. We do not see a glass becoming
"unbroken" or anyone returning from the dead. That could happen only
if time ran backwards. Some physicists like Michael Berry, Thomas Gold, and
Steven Hawking have proposed that time may reverse when the universe begins to
contract. Verses in the Quran suggest that one day the universe will start
contracting and this will coincide with beginning of the Day of Judgment.
"The day" when, We shall roll up the heavens as a recorder rolls up
a written scroll. As, We began the first creation We shall repeat it. Qur'an
Chapter 21 Verse 104
In the above verse, "The Day" means The
Day of Judgment and the contraction of the universe, is compared to the
closing of a scroll. This is when time may reverse. Reversal of time will
cause man to rise from his grave and again become alive. Every event will be replayed again as everything has been
recorded in time.
This book pronounces against you with truth We have caused (all) you did to be recorded. (In time).
Qur'an Chapter 45 Verse 29
And there is nothing hidden in the heavens, or the earth, but it is a clear
record (in time).
Qur'an Chapter 27 Verse 75
As the history of earth runs backwards through
time, nations will return one after another. All the good and evil deeds of
the individual as well as that of the nations will become completely apparent
as time reversal occurs.
And you will see each nation humbled, each nation called to its record. And it will be said to them: This day you are repaid for what you used to
do. Qur'an Chapter 45 Verse 28 (time reversal)
The playing back of time will cause people to see
what they had done previously. They
will have no control over their hands, feet, mouths, and eyes. All the wrong
and right things that were done before by them will be repeated again.
In this sense, the mouths, hands, and feet, will become witnesses
against them in front of the angels and God, and they will not be able to deny
any of their wrong doings.
On the day when their tongues and their hands and their feet testify against them as to what they used to do.
Qur'an Chapter 24 Verse 24 (time reversal)
We warn you of doom at hand. A day when a man will look on that his own hand has sent before, and the non-believers will cry: "Wish that we were
dust.” Qur'an Chapter 78 Verse 40
And, the messengers are brought into their time appointed. Qur'an Chapter 77
Verse 11
(The prophets will be returned into their time as time runs backwards)
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NO
FREE WILL IN THE CONTRACTING UNIVERSE
Man is given a free will to choose between right
and wrong in the expanding universe, that is, when all his deeds are recorded
in time. In the contracting universe, there will be no free will, and no one
will have power to do harm or good to others, or change anything that they
have done in their previous life.
A day when no soul has power at all over any other soul, The absolute command on that day is God's.
Qur'an Chapter 82 Verse 19
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REVERSAL
OF GRAVITY
When earth is shaken with her final earthquake. Qur'an Chapter 99 Verse 1
One aspect of gravity is minute differences in
time at different heights. Time passes at a slightly faster rate at the top of
a mountain, as compared to the sea level. This difference in time, although
imperceptible to us, is enough to make things fall to earth, and can be
measured with the aid of atomic clocks. If time reverses in the contracting
phase of the universe, then this time difference will also reverse. This will
cause gravity to reverse so that everything will fall upwards, producing an
earthquake of a magnitude never seen before. The earth along with the
mountains will be suddenly lifted up from under our feet and subsequently come
crashing down.
When the trumpet is blown one blast the earth with the mountains shall be lifted and crushed with one crash.
Qur'an Chapter 69 Verse 13-14
The reversal of gravity will cause the earth to
literally explode and turn inside out. The mountains will fall apart. The
red-hot lava will be thrown out lighting up the sky like molten copper.
When the sky will be like molten copper and the hills will be like flakes of wool.
Qur'an Chapter 70 Verse 8
EARTH:
"EMPTY" FROM INSIDE WITH THE SKY IN ITS CENTER
And when the earth is spread out. And casts out all that was in her and is“Empty.”
Qur'an Chapter 84 Verse 3-4
The reversal of gravity will cause earth to
expand outwards, throwing out all of its insides. The mass of the earth
however, will not disperse, as reversal of time will be directing all the
matter to return to its previous position in time. Thus, time and gravity will
become two opposing forces in the contracting universe. A balance between
these two forces will change the earth into a large sphere, empty from inside.
The position of the sky will Trans-locate so that it will occupy the center of
the hollowed earth.
On the day when the earth will be changed other than this earth and the heavens also
and they will come forth unto God, The One The Almighty. Qur'an Chapter 14
Verse 48
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THE
SMOOTH OUTER SURFACE OF THE EARTH
The inner surface of the hollowed earth will be
the exact-replica of the present day earth as time plays backwards. However,
the outer surface of the earth will be made from the liquid lava that is at
the present time inside the earth, thus it will become smooth without any
mountains, hills, valleys or any kind of unevenness.
They will ask about the mountains, say: My Lord will break them into scattered dust
and leave it (earth) as an empty plane, so you see neither curve nor ruggedness.
Qur'an Chapter 20 Verse 105-107
The following verses describe the Day of Judgment
in a comprehensive manner. The Day of Judgment will start with the final
earthquake as gravity reverses. The
reversal of gravity will cause the earth to throw out all that was once inside
her, thereby becoming, completely empty. The hollowed earth will have the sky
towards its center. The people will begin to rise from the graves coming back
alive, one after another, "in scattered groups". The history of
nations will be played back with the reversal of time.
Nations as well as people will be totally powerless caught in the
backward flow of time. They will helplessly reenact and witness their own
deeds of the past. This drama will continue until each one of us is removed to
the beyond.
When earth is shaken with her final earthquake. And earth yields its burdens (From within).
And man says what's wrong with her. That day she will relate her History (in time)
because your Lord inspires her. That day mankind will issue forth in scattered groups to be shown their deeds.
Qur'an Chapter 99 Verse 1-6.
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WILL
WE REGRESS TO NOTHINGNESS WITH THE REVERSAL OF TIME?
To an inquiring mind, it may occur that the
reversal of time can lead to the resurrection from the grave. If this
process remained unchecked then we will continue to grow younger, pass
through our childhood and regress into nothingness in our mother’s
wombs. This is also what time reversal theories say, again a
purposeless exercise. Well not quite so! The thought of the great and
final earthquake may instill fear into our hearts, but the real
purpose is to make the higher dimensions accessible for escape from
the collapsing universe. God has designed the universe with great
precision. After the resurrection, arrangements have been made, to
escape the unrelenting effect of time reversal, to beyond this
universe.
On that Day, He shall gather them together it will seem as if they have stayed (in the grave) for an hour, recognizing
one another. Those who were not guided and denied the meeting with God will perish.
Qur'an Chapter 10 Verse 45
THE
HIGHER DIMENSIONS
Mathematically
there are an infinite number of dimensions. However we only live
in a three dimensional space. Every object in our daily lives has
a length, width, and height. The concept that there are more than
three dimensions is impossible to imagine.
However, higher dimensions do exist as intense gravity near
the sun causes the space to curve in an extra higher dimension.
Einstein considered this for the first time and was able to
accurately calculate the orbit of the inner planet Mercury.
Einstein's theory of general relativity is based on the
concept of higher dimensions.
We may gain some insight into the concept of higher
dimensions by studying the problems faced by people in the past.
There was a time when people believed that the earth is flat. They
were afraid of the possibility of falling off the earth if they
traveled too far. This cannot happen because the surface of the
earth is curved and continuous like that of a sphere. To get off
the earth we just need to move in a dimension (direction) that is
perpendicular to the surface. That is straight up, from anywhere
we are. We face a similar conceptual problem in understanding the
higher dimensions. We
may imagine that we can leave the universe only by traveling very
far, but that is also not true. Even if we traveled billions of
miles, we will remain within the confines of our three dimensional
space.
We know that we cannot escape from God in the earth, nor can we escape by flight.
Qur'an Chapter 72 Verse 12
The only way to go beyond the universe is by
moving into a higher dimension in a direction that is perpendicular to our
three dimensional space, right from where we are. In the present expanding
universe this is not possible, as our space is not continuous with the higher
dimensions. For that to happen, our space will have to literally be torn apart
first and then be connected to the higher dimensions. Can this happen in the
center of the black holes?
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THE
BLACK HOLES: “THE
BLOCKED GATEWAYS" TO THE HIGHER DIMENSIONS
And heaven is opened and becomes as gates.
Qur'an Chapter 78 Verse 19
The opening of gates in the sky
is a concept similar to that of black holes. Such openings can be the gateways
to beyond the universe through the higher dimensions.
Massive stars, which collapse inward under their own weight, can form
black holes. Gravity in such
objects is so strong that even light cannot escape and they become invisible.
Hence, the name black holes. Some
physicists believe that space-time may be ripped apart in the black holes,
producing gateways to beyond this universe. The curvature producing mass of
the black hole however also blocks the opening, thus preventing anything from
escaping to the higher dimensions.
In the contracting universe, this problem should not
exist. The reversal of gravity in the contracting phase will
change all the heavenly bodies into massive hollow structures just
as described in the Quran. These hollow structures will have empty
skies in their center where even the reversed gravity of
relatively lighter objects like earth, will have a run away
effect. This will cause the fabric of space-time to be torn apart,
forming portals or gateways to the higher dimensions
The heavens will split asunder, for that day, it will be frail. Qur'an Chapter
69 Verse 16
Mankind
will see many strange things in the contracting universe that may
cause confusion, (When sight is confounded.) One
of these is the rising of sun from the west, mentioned
in an authentic hadith. This phenomenon due to the reversal of
time will be visible briefly as the Day of Judgment begins
followed by the final earthquake. The earth will change into a
hollow structure, from within which both the sun and the moon will
not be visible. (The moon is eclipsed.) The gateways to beyond the
universe will form in the center-sky, and may appear as a bright
light constantly shining from straight above. This may cause us to
wonder weather the sun and the moon have become one: (The sun and
moon are united). This dilemma is probably mentioned in the
following verses.
When sight is confounded, And the moon is eclipsed (hidden from view), And sun and moon are united.
(appear as one light).
Qur'an Chapter 75 Verse 7-9
The stars will stop shining as the light moves
back with reversal of time. They will also be hidden from view from within the
hollowed earth.
When the stars are put out. Qur'an Chapter 78 Verse 8
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ANGELS
DESCEND THROUGH THE GATES IN THE SKY
A day when the heavens and the clouds will be rent asunder and the angels will be sent down "A grand descent.
Qur'an Chapter 25 Verse 25
The
reversed gravity in the contracting universe will open gates in the center-sky
of the earth. A spectacular site will be thousands of angels descending down
to accomplish the task assigned to them on the Day of Judgment.
Think of the day when, We remove the hills, and you see the earth emerging and We gather them together,
as to leave not one of them behind. Qur'an Chapter 18 Verse 47
The
collapsing universe will ultimately be destroyed in a fireball
which physicists call the "Big Crunch." Everyone will be
gathered much before that time comes and no one will be left
behind. The angels of “The grand descent” may accomplish the
gathering and removal of humans to “The beyond”. Anyone
remaining behind could regress to nothingness, as time will be
running backwards.
That you shall "ride" on from plane to plane. Qur'an Chapter 84
Verse 19
In
our final journey through the gates that will open in the center
sky, we may cross many planes or dimensions. The word “ride”
is used in the Quran, as if this journey will be accomplished by
riding on "something."
As we leave this universe we may be collected together
on some vast plane in an another dimension, every one will come
from all times and places in history to face the judgment of their
deeds and heaven and hell.
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WHEN
WILL THE DAY OF JUDGMENT ARRIVE
Men ask you of the Hour. Say the
knowledge of it is with God only. What can convey to you that may be the Hour is near.
Qur'an Chapter 33 Verse 63
They bid you to hasten on the doom. And if a term had not been appointed, the doom would have definitely come on them.
And it will come upon them suddenly when they perceive not. Qur'an Chapter 29
Verse 53
Superficially,
it seems that if we knew the rate at which the expansion of the
universe is slowing, then we should be able to predict when the
Day of Judgment will begin. However, if time is related to the
expansion of space, we cannot observe the slowing of the
expansion. This would be like attempting to measure the speed of a
car with a clock that is connected to its wheels, so that the
speed of time would depend on the speed of the car. If the car
slowed-down the time will also slowdown and speed of the car would
always appear the same. Similarly as the expansion of the universe
slows time and motion will also slowdown, the rate of expansion,
will appear the same.
The threatened hour is near. None beside God can disclose it. Are you surprised then at this statement?
Qur'an Chapter 53 Verse 57-59
Even the most advanced
civilization in the universe would always observe that the universe is
expanding at the same steady rate with which it started.
Paradoxically the far-reaches of
space may even seem to expand faster when measurements are made with our local
slowing time. The nature of time is such that slowing of time also cannot
be perceived. This of course means that the beginning of the Day of Judgment
cannot be predicted and may come at any time. Only God, who is independent of
time, knows of the real timing of the Day of Judgment.
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WAITING
IN THE GRAVE FOR DAY OF JUDGMENT TO ARRIVE?
In the Quran, the soul is compared to
consciousness and death is compared to sleep. Once death overcomes us there is
no perception of the passage of time and the next thing we see will be the Day
of Judgment.
And on The Day when the Hour arrives the guilty will swear that they remained (dead) but for an hour, thus they were ever deceived
but to those to whom knowledge and faith are given will say: ”The
truth is that you have remained (dead) until the Day of Resurrection by God's decree. This is the Day of Resurrection, but you used not to know.”
Qur'an CHapter 30 Verse 55-56
On The
Day of Judgment, the reality of afterlife and the true religion Islam will
become clear to everyone. Those who had indulged in evil deeds and followed
false beliefs will wish that they had never existed; but they will have to
face the final justice. May God
have mercy on all of us.
To God belongs the Sovereignty of heavens and the earth on the Day when the Hour rises,
who follow falsehood will be lost. Qur'an Chapter 45 Verse 27
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SUMMARY
With the tremendous scientific
advancements of the twentieth century, we have placed our trust in science and
technology to solve all our problems. Dazzled
by the ability of technology to produce quick results, our faith in God has
become weak. Our actions are for
worldly goals, although a stronger belief in God and fear of accountability in
the afterlife could make us better people. We can see the consequences of
lacking these in the moral decay that is afflicting many societies all over
the world.
God has sent guidance to human beings according to the
conditions existing at that moment in history. When the Pharaohs
ruled, magic was a very popular pastime. Then Moses (Peace be on
him: Pbuh) came with miracles from God and defeated the magicians
of the Pharaoh's court. The people at the time of Jesus (Pbuh)
were similarly deep into miracles, and we can see that the life of
Jesus (Pbuh) is full of miracles.
When Mohammad (Pbuh) came, the Arabic language and poetry
was at the height of its development. The Quran with its clear
message was revealed in the most eloquent poetry with a style
unique and unmatched.
Many verses in the Quran describe the Day of Judgment. We
live in a universe that has been expanding since its creation
billions of years ago. Both the birth of the universe with the
"Big Bang" and its expansion are described in the Quran.
Scientists do not know if the expansion will continue forever, or
if one day the universe will begin to contract. However, the
Quranic verses suggest that the universe will not expand forever
and that the Day of Judgment will begin with the contraction of
the universe. It appears that time and gravity will reverse when
the universe begins to contract. Reversal of time will bring about
the resurrection from the grave. In this time reversed world we
will come across all the good and evil that we did in our lives.
Reversal of gravity will be the cause of the final earthquake,
mentioned in the Quran. This will change the earth so that it will
be turned inside out and be transformed into a giant hollow sphere
with the sky towards its center. The reversed gravity focused
towards the "earth's center-sky" will have a runaway
effect on space. The space in the center-sky will be literally
torn apart to produce openings or gates to the higher dimensions
that are beyond our universe.
Through these openings, we will be removed from the
collapsing universe.
Everyone will be taken away to escape the unrelenting
effect of time reversal that could regress us to nothingness in
our mother's wombs. In some higher dimension or plane mankind will
be brought together from all times and places in history, to face
the judgment for their deeds and hell or heaven.
From the Quran, it appears that the timing of the Day of
Judgment will never be known and it may come at any time. We
should be aware that The Day of Judgment is very near to every one
of us as there is no perception of passage of time after death.
The agony of death comes in truth; this is what you wished to avoid, And the trumpet is blown; this is the threatened Day.
Qur'an Chapter 50 Verse 19-20
As
we go through our daily life we should keep in mind that
everything big and small that we do is being recorded in time. If
we do not take steps to protect ourselves from evil, in addition
to the threat of severe punishment, we stand the chance of great
embarrassment on the Day of Judgment. The reversal of time will
expose all our secrets.
I
hope this article will serve as a source of warning as well as
encouragement to the believers. They will realize that, The Day of
Judgment is a religious, scientific and mathematical truth, which
every one will have to face; and our deeds in this world will
determine our fate in the eternal life.
There is no doubt however, that the real knowledge of the
Day of Judgment is with God only.
The
non-Muslims hopefully, will appreciate that the religion of Islam
is more than just another belief and they will be stimulated to
further investigate the world of Islam.
Dr.
Mohammad Humayoun Khan
Illinois,
USA
Email:
drkhan77@yahoo.com
A
book by this author titled, “Resurrection
of Mankind Through the Reversal of Time,” is available at www.islamicity.com/bazar/
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