Deism

Unlock the mysteries of Deism with this comprehensive guide. This book delves into the essence of Deism, exploring its historical evolution, core principles, and significant influence on modern ideology. It offers an in-depth analysis of how Deism challenges traditional religious doctrines and its implications on the perception of divinity and morality. Through critical examination and scholarly discourse, readers will gain a profound understanding of Deism's role in shaping contemporary thought. This text serves as an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the philosophical underpinnings of Deism.

Table of Contents ✒️

1. The Real and Its Imitation

2. Foreword

2.1. "Do you not see that Allah has entrusted to your service whatever is in the heavens and on earth and amply bestowed upon you His favors visible or not? But some still dispute about Allah without knowledge or guidance or an illuminating book." (Luqman 31: 20)

3. Reason One

4. Reason Two

5. Reason Three

6. Faith: The Greatest Gift

6.1. "Allah is the friend of those who believe. He brings them out of darkness into the light. Those who disbelieve are friends of the devil and idols. They take them out of the light into darkness. They are the companions of the fire, remaining in it timelessly forever." (Al-Baqarah 2: 257)

7. The Afterlife Is Real!

8. The Muslim Contribution to Science

9. No Religion Without Law

10. The Three Tribulations

11. Deism

12. Is Denial Possible?

12.1. "Have they not traveled about the earth? If they did, they would have hearts that reflect and ears that hear. But the truth is that eyes do not become blind; the hearts inside the breasts do." (Al-Hajj 22: 46)

13. The Perfect Being

14. Questions in the Vortex of Doubt

14.1. "And among people, there is he who disputes about Allah without knowledge, guidance, or an illuminating book. He arrogantly twists his neck to mislead from Allah's way. For him, there is disgrace in the world; and on the day of resurrection, we will make him feel the pain of the blazing fire." (Al-Hajj 22: 8-9)

14.2. Could the Ocean Fit into a Cup?

15. Death: The Gateway to the Afterlife

16. The Ka'aba: A Point of Direction

17. Could the Laws of Physics Constrain Their Creator?

18. Equality and Justice Are Not the Same

19. Women's Honor Lies in Islam

20. The Absolute Truth and the True Religion

20.1. "Whoever desires a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted; and in the next world, he will be among the losers." (Al-Imran: 3: 85)

21. Islam and Other Religions

22. Easy and Natural Law

23. Religions and War

24. The Culture of the Qur'an

25. There Is No Absolute Truth!

26. The Manner of the Call

26.1. "Do not take the behavior of the ignorant to heart. Advise them and speak to them with clarity / قَوْلًا بَلِيعًا" (Al-Nisa 4: 63)

26.2. "Speak to him gently / قَوْلًا لَيْنًا so he may be reminded or that he may fear Allah." (Taha 20:44)

27. Questions Waiting to Be Answered

28. Final Word: The Sun Cannot Be Covered with Mud

28.1. The Holy Qur'an constantly calls on man to reflect and think about divine majesty as well as his own impending end:

- أَفَلَا تَعْقِلُونَ "Do you not reason?"

- أَفَلَا تَذَكَّرُونَ "Do you not think and take a lesson?"

- أَفَلَا تُبْصِرُونَ "Do you not see?"

- أَفَلَا تَتَفَكَّرُونَ "Do you not contemplate?"

- Final Word: The Sun Cannot Be Plastered with Mud