Article appeared Friday, February 3rd, 2012 in The News Today, Bangladesh

The Revelation (214)

yousuf mahbubul Islam, PhD

How many types of creatures are there in and on the earth? Has our Creator designed or made any creature randomly? Looking for answers in the most recent Revelation we find that our Creator informs us: There is not an animal (that lives) on the earth nor a being that flies on its wings but forms a community like yours. Nothing have We omitted from the Book and they (all) shall be gathered to their Lord in the end. [6.38] Just like human beings, each kind of animal or the like therefore enjoys the benefits of community living. The design of such communities is included and recorded in The Book. What exactly is this book, where can it be found and what does it contain? Does The Book refer to the Quran or any previous Revelation, e.g. the Torah, Psalms or the New Testament? Our Creator explains where the Quran and the previous Revelations have come from: This Qur'an is not such as can be produced by other than Allah; on the contrary it is a confirmation of (revelations) that went before it and a fuller explanation of the Book wherein there is no doubt from the Lord of the Worlds. [10.37] The Quran is a fuller explanation of The Book from which all previous Revelations were also extracted, in other words, all Revelations including the Torah, Psalms, New Testament and the Quran have been revealed from The Book. Where is The Book? We have made it a Qur'an in Arabic that you (Muhammad) may be able to understand (and learn wisdom). And verily it is in the Mother Book in Our Presence high (in dignity) full of wisdom. [43.3 43.4] The Main Book or Mother Book from which all Revelations have been derived is with our Creator. So that the Prophet chosen at the time could understand and explain the message of the Creator, the Revealed portion of the Book was sent in Arabic. And before this was the Book of Moses as a guide and a mercy; and this Book confirms (it) in the Arabic tongue; to admonish the unjust and as glad tidings to those who do right. [46.12] As there is only one Creator, how many religions can there possibly be? Logically, therefore, our Creator asks, Do they seek for other than the Religion of Allah? While all creatures in the heavens and on earth have willingly or unwillingly bowed to His Will (accepted Islam)... [3.83] All creatures and objects on earth obey the laws set by the Creator. Since man has been given intelligence and a free-will, he has instead been given Manufacturers Guidance as Revelation from the Creator. If the Mother Book contains the blueprint for the entire universe, Revelation contains that which is needed for our sojourn on earth. Each time Revelation was sent, people who believed and followed the Revelation were required to enter into a Covenant, i.e. asked for a binding promise to propagate the Creators Message. And remember Allah took a Covenant from the People of the Book to make it known and clear to mankind and not to hide it; but they threw it away behind their backs and purchased with it some miserable gain! And vile was the bargain they made! [3.187] Revelation from the Mother Book was also given to Prophet Moses (pbuh). The people of Moses were given multiple Covenants as opportunities to demonstrate belief.

4.154 And for their Covenant We raised over them (the towering height) of Mount (Sinai); and (on another occasion) We said: "Enter the gate with humility"; and (once again) We commanded them: "Transgress not in the matter of the Sabbath." And We took from them a solemn Covenant.
Allah explains the reason behind multiple Covenants, The Sabbath was only made (strict) to those who disagreed (as to its observance);... [16.124] However,

4.155 (They have incurred divine displeasure): in that they broke their Covenant: that they rejected the Signs of Allah; that they slew the Messengers in defiance of right; that they said "Our hearts are the wrappings (which preserve Allah's Word; we need no more)"; nay Allah has set the seal on their hearts for their blasphemy and little is it they believe.
After demonstrating disbelief in a variety of ways, given multiple opportunities, Allah has passed His Judgment by putting a seal on their hearts. One of the Covenants was to support subsequent prophets who would confirm Revelation that was already with them. Behold! Allah took the covenant of the Prophets saying: "I give you a Book and Wisdom; then comes to you an Apostle confirming what is with you; do you believe him and render him help." Allah said: "Do you agree and take this My Covenant as binding on you?" They said: "We agree." He said: "Then bear witness and I am with you among the witnesses." [3.81] Unfortunately with the arrival of Prophet Jesus (pbuh),

4.156 That they rejected faith: that they uttered against Mary a grave false charge.
As desired by them, they were unable to kill Jesus, as they do claim,

4.157 That they said (in boast) "We killed Christ Jesus the son of Mary the Apostle of Allah"; but they killed him not nor crucified him but so it was made to appear to them and those who differ therein are full of doubts with no (certain) knowledge but only conjecture to follow for of a surety they killed him not.
So what happened to Jesus?

4.158 Nay Allah raised him up unto Himself; and Allah is Exalted in Power Wise.
This is a statement of Truth, as The truth (comes) from Allah alone; so be not of those who doubt. [3.60] And there are certainly among the people of the Book those who believe in Allah in the revelation to you and in the revelation to them bowing in humility to Allah:... [3.199] Our Creator will send Jesus to earth again before the Day of Judgment to confirm the truth of his birth, his prophethood and to guide mankind to the truth. And (Jesus) shall be a Sign (for the coming of) the Hour (of Judgment): therefore have no doubt about the (Hour) but follow me: this is a Straight Way. [43.61]

4.159 And there is none of the People of the Book but must believe in him before his death; and on the Day of Judgment He will be a witness against them.