God And The Universe
Ch 4 — The Universe Testifies to God's Existence / Signs in the Universe
God And The Universe — Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
Badges mark quoted or attributed material (Qur'an, hadith, another author, an opposing view). Unbadged passages are Maulana Wahiduddin Khan's own words.
Contents (97 chapters)
Publisher's Note Introduction Ch 1 — Discovery of God / Search for the Supreme Reality Ch 1 — Discovery of God / Faith in the Unseen Ch 1 — Discovery of God / Explanation of the Universe Ch 1 — Discovery of God / The Supreme Creator, the All-Knowing Ch 1 — Discovery of God / Big Bang, Little Bang Ch 1 — Discovery of God / Six Bangs Ch 1 — Discovery of God / Big Bang—A Planned Event Ch 1 — Discovery of God / A Comparison Ch 1 — Discovery of God / Flawless Universe Ch 1 — Discovery of God / Zero-Defect Universe Ch 2 — Universal Evidence of God and the Hereafter / The Universe is Inexplicable Without God Ch 2 — Universal Evidence of God and the Hereafter / An Intellectual Exchange Ch 2 — Universal Evidence of God and the Hereafter / God's Existence Ch 2 — Universal Evidence of God and the Hereafter / Science Confirms Religious Truths Ch 2 — Universal Evidence of God and the Hereafter / From Science to the Realization of God Ch 2 — Universal Evidence of God and the Hereafter / Scientific Reasoning and Evidence for God's Existence Ch 2 — Universal Evidence of God and the Hereafter / Evidence of God and the Hereafter Ch 2 — Universal Evidence of God and the Hereafter / God, the Hereafter, and Human Nature Ch 2 — Universal Evidence of God and the Hereafter / Divine Revelation and Inspiration Ch 2 — Universal Evidence of God and the Hereafter / The Journey of Knowledge Ch 2 — Universal Evidence of God and the Hereafter / Power and Powerlessness Ch 2 — Universal Evidence of God and the Hereafter / The Physical Testifies to the Metaphysical Ch 2 — Universal Evidence of God and the Hereafter / Knowledge Testifies to the Existence of God Ch 2 — Universal Evidence of God and the Hereafter / God: The Greatest Reality Ch 3 — From Denial to Belief in God / Denial to Belief: Limitless Universe, Human Limitation Ch 3 — From Denial to Belief in God / Denial to Belief: Belief in God Ch 3 — From Denial to Belief in God / Denial to Belief: Arguments of Opponents of Religion Ch 3 — From Denial to Belief in God / Denial to Belief: The Universe 'Speaks' About God Ch 3 — From Denial to Belief in God / Denial to Belief: Predictable Universe Ch 3 — From Denial to Belief in God / Denial to Belief: Science and Theology Ch 3 — From Denial to Belief in God / Denial to Belief: God and Science Ch 3 — From Denial to Belief in God / Denial to Belief: The 'Theory of Everything' Ch 3 — From Denial to Belief in God / Denial to Belief: From Unseen World to Unseen God Ch 3 — From Denial to Belief in God / Denial to Belief: Universe With God Ch 3 — From Denial to Belief in God / Denial to Belief: Who Should Control? Ch 3 — From Denial to Belief in God / Denial to Belief: A Rational Stand Ch 3 — From Denial to Belief in God / Denial to Belief: The Intelligent Universe Ch 3 — From Denial to Belief in God / Denial to Belief: Man's Existence is Proof of God's Existence Ch 3 — From Denial to Belief in God / Denial to Belief: From Denial to Belief Ch 4 — The Universe Testifies to God's Existence / Science and Belief in God Ch 4 — The Universe Testifies to God's Existence / Creation Testifies to the Creator Ch 4 — The Universe Testifies to God's Existence / Evidence of God in the Universe Ch 4 — The Universe Testifies to God's Existence / Intelligent Universe Ch 4 — The Universe Testifies to God's Existence / Meaningful Exception Ch 4 — The Universe Testifies to God's Existence / Signs in the Universe Ch 4 — The Universe Testifies to God's Existence / Quasars: Brighter than a Billion Stars Ch 4 — The Universe Testifies to God's Existence / This Beautifully-Arranged System Ch 4 — The Universe Testifies to God's Existence / Earth's Protective Shield Ch 4 — The Universe Testifies to God's Existence / The Universe: A Mirror Ch 4 — The Universe Testifies to God's Existence / Evidence from Science Ch 4 — The Universe Testifies to God's Existence / The Fallacy of Mechanical Interpretation Ch 4 — The Universe Testifies to God's Existence / Lesson from a Train Journey Ch 4 — The Universe Testifies to God's Existence / Flawless System of God's Universe Ch 4 — The Universe Testifies to God's Existence / Remote Control: A Spiritual Insight Ch 4 — The Universe Testifies to God's Existence / Universal Oneness Ch 5 — God and Man / The Innate Emotion to Find the Creator Ch 5 — God and Man / God and Man Ch 5 — God and Man / Signs in the Universe Ch 5 — God and Man / Lesson for Man Ch 5 — God and Man / God's Greatness Ch 5 — God and Man / Man's Powerlessness Ch 5 — God and Man / The Human Mind Ch 5 — God and Man / Importance of Discovery Ch 5 — God and Man / The Delight of Discovery Ch 5 — God and Man / Faith in God Ch 5 — God and Man / The Earth: An Amazing Blessing from God Ch 5 — God and Man / Gratitude to the Creator Ch 5 — God and Man / Vision of God Ch 5 — God and Man / Man's Relationship with God Ch 6 — God: Voice of Human Nature / Voice of Nature: The Concept of a Supreme Being Ch 6 — God: Voice of Human Nature / Voice of Nature: Voice of Nature Ch 6 — God: Voice of Human Nature / Voice of Nature: History's Intellectual Fallacies Ch 6 — God: Voice of Human Nature / Voice of Nature: Darwin's Acknowledgment Ch 6 — God: Voice of Human Nature / Voice of Nature: Monism: The Philosophical Concept of God Ch 6 — God: Voice of Human Nature / Voice of Nature: God's Signs Ch 6 — God: Voice of Human Nature / Voice of Nature: Search for Reality Ch 6 — God: Voice of Human Nature / Voice of Nature: Return to Religion Ch 6 — God: Voice of Human Nature / Voice of Nature: The Desire for a Deity Ch 6 — God: Voice of Human Nature / Voice of Nature: Experiencing the Presence of God Ch 6 — God: Voice of Human Nature / Voice of Nature: Search for Extraterrestrial Life Ch 6 — God: Voice of Human Nature / Voice of Nature: In the Meaningful Universe Ch 6 — God: Voice of Human Nature / Voice of Nature: From Denial to Acknowledgment Ch 6 — God: Voice of Human Nature / Voice of Nature: The Soul's Quest for Eternal Truth Ch 6 — God: Voice of Human Nature / Voice of Nature: Search for the Supreme Being Ch 7 — The Life We Were Searching For / The Life We Searched For: The Greatest Tragedy Ch 7 — The Life We Were Searching For / The Life We Searched For: The Life We Were Searching For Ch 7 — The Life We Were Searching For / The Life We Searched For: The Oneness of God Ch 7 — The Life We Were Searching For / The Life We Searched For: Man and Monotheism Ch 7 — The Life We Were Searching For / The Life We Searched For: The Problem of Evil Ch 7 — The Life We Were Searching For / The Life We Searched For: The Reality of Paradise Ch 7 — The Life We Were Searching For / The Life We Searched For: Wisdom in the Creation Ch 7 — The Life We Were Searching For / The Life We Searched For: The Issue of Suffering Ch 7 — The Life We Were Searching For / The Life We Searched For: God's Creation Plan Ch 7 — The Life We Were Searching For / The Life We Searched For: Living Proof of God Epilogue: Last Word
SIGNS IN THE UNIVERSE p. 189
Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834) was a famous English philosopher and poet. A well-known poem of his is titled The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Coleridge talks about a mariner stuck in the sea with no potable water in this poem. The sea’s water is spread out on all sides of the ship. But because it is salty, it is not fit for drinking: p. 189
“Water, water everywhere,
Nor any drop to drink.” p. 189
The state of Coleridge’s imaginary mariner is potentially that of all human beings. Man cannot remain alive without water. But all of the water in the sea is very salty, with salt forming one part out of ten of seawater. Because of this, no one can drink it. p. 189
The Creator has arranged for drinking water through the phenomenon of rain. Due to the impact of the heat of the sun, evaporation occurs in the oceans and seas. The sea’s water turns into vapour and moves up towards the sky. However, in line with the law of nature, its salt component remains in the sea, and only the sweet water component goes up. This cleansed water rises to form clouds and then falls on land as rain, giving man the sweet water he needs. p. 189
This natural process of desalination through rain is an amazing aspect of the universe. If a person reflects on this one phenomenon, he can be so overwhelmed that he can live in the thrill of the discovery and blessings of God. p. 189
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964), India’s first Prime Minister, once remarked that life is an intricately woven tapestry. We construct plans and chart out paths of action, but the outcome seldom matches the blueprint we envisioned. Often, unknown factors exert a powerful influence, challenging our assumptions. It appears that specific hidden forces shape the course of human destiny. p. 190 original + quote
An individual who lacks faith in God could express it this way. However, religion adds a layer by affirming that, undoubtedly, a concealed power determines human destiny and that power is none other than God. p. 190
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