Introduction

It is possible to employ our knowledge acquired through wisdom and tradition and compare and evaluate this world and the Hereafter in different ways. Fortunately, such a comparison has been made in the Holy Qur’an, and it is possible to use Qur’anic assumptions for a true evaluation of life in this world and in the Hereafter and explore the priority of life in the Hereafter.

Introduction

Introduction

We know that with our limited knowledge we cannot completely or essentially understand the reality of the Hereafter and the hidden abstract world. Therefore, we have to suffice with the collective understanding through the intellectual arguments and revelation. In the previous lesson we have indicated the general characteristics of the next life on the bases of certain intellectual arguments and the Qur’an.

Introduction

One cannot speak about those things that one has not experienced, or sensed, whether inwardly or without intuitional knowledge.

Taking into consideration the above point, one should realize that it is not possible to comprehend all the realities of the next life. Therefore, one must comply with the intellect and with the information we receive from revelation in order to understand the realm of the next world and restrain from inaccurate interpretations.

Introduction

The Noble Qur’an fulfils its case to mankind by highlighting the issue of Resurrection. It establishes Resurrection through intellectual arguments so that man furthers his understanding of this concept.

The following explanation of Resurrection given by the Qur’an is outlined in the two subsequent sections.

The argumentation that the Qur’an establishes for those who deny Resurrection can be outlined in the following manner.

The Argument For The Return From Non-Existence

As indicated earlier, the Qur’an has answered those who deny Resurrection in the following way:

Introduction

The noble verses of the Qur’an regarding the argumentation with the infidels in order to establish Resurrection can be divided into five different groups:

1. The verses that emphasizes that there is no evidence for the denial of the existence of Resurrection. These verses nullify the arguments of the infidels.

2. The verses that indicate the resembling phenomena of Resurrection in order to distinguish it as a principle.

Introduction

It was indicated in the beginning of this book that belief in Resurrection for every individual on the Day of Judgment is the most fundamental belief of the Divine religions. The prophets (‘a) and saints have emphasized upon this fundamental principle, endeavoring at lengths to establish it. The Qur’an regards this belief as being as important as belief in Divine Unity. In various Qur’anic verses the words ‘Allah’ and ‘Day of Judgement’ have been used together.

Introduction

The Criteria Of Unity In A Living Existent

Man like other animals is made-up of numerous cells. Each cell is in a continual state of transformation and deterioration. The number of cells in a human being since his birth is constantly fluctuating and, one will never find an individual whose composing elements of the body have remained the same and have not transformed or fluctuated.