The passing away of the Epochal
period of fourteen centuries of the Islamic History, and the appearance of the
ambiguous, uncertain horizons of the fifteenth century, bears a particular
rather extraordinary traditional significance for the Muslims. The beginning of
15th century is regarded as the beginning of some extraordinary revolution in
the world. The Muslims accordingly, both in the light of the prevailing
circumstances in the world, and in the expectation of the change in the light of
the relative prophecies of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) of Islam, have
chalked up a 15th century programmed.
Their programme, however in word and spirit is exactly the echo of the
renaissance of the West three centuries ago. The difference only being, that
whereas the West then had a mind to rid themselves of the trends of their
religion, Christianity, the heart of the Muslims at present overflow with
sincere desire of reviving Islam and blending the spirit of that religion with
the modern progress, and superimposing the religion on the worldly progress.
Progress being the key-note of the 15th century programme of Muslims. It is the
progress which they have given out as the sole remedy of all their ills, science
being the prerequisite of progress, has received basic attention. Their survival
in the world and a respectable place in the brother-hood of nations, and the
necessary power to safeguard their rights, lands and honor are all to be seen by
them in one word that is progress.
Their slogans, however, namely, “Regaining the past glory of Muslims", appears
to be questionable in itself. It is not the glory, but Islam itself, that should
be the basic object. Glory comes automatically in the wake in the presence of
true Islam and a real glory indeed. More important even is the necessity of
finding out the actual view of the Quran about this modern atomismistic progress
as it is. Whether Islam condemns or allows this kind of progress, is the
question. And still more important is the realization of the view of the Quran
about the atomic phenomenon and its manifestations: the atomic bomb and the
atomic radiations. Whether the Quran regards the atomic bomb as the weapon of
war, or whether it is regarded by the Quran as the atomic hell that appears as
retribution for certain evils, and is the wrath of Allah, is another question.
And also there is the necessity of knowing whether Islam could possibly be
blended with this particular kind of progress, or whether religion could be
superimposed upon such a culture as this Baconian atomismistic materialistic
one, or whether any possibility of a compromise between the Quran and this
modern progress exists is yet another question. The Muslims, unfortunately, when
they speak of the Western Apostatic culture, they have in their view the moral
and ethical aspect only of that culture, and the materialistic aspect is ignored
completely as one in line with the teachings and spirit of Islam. And when they
think of Islam, they think only of the theological, moral and divine aspects of
the Quran, again ignoring the anti-Baconian view of that book. Hence the
misfortune.
Whereto will this 15th Century Programme as it is (of progress) lead the Islamic
world, despite the sincerest desires and most strenuous efforts of the Muslims
for the revival of Islam is another question? The answer is quite obvious. It
will take them exactly to the point whereto the rest of the progressive nations
will be carried namely, to the atomic hell. Apart from the question whether
Islam could be promulgated in to or in truth in the presence of this Baconian
progress, another question is whether Islam even in to and in truth could save
this world or the Muslims from the atomic annihilation in the presence of this
Baconian progress. The answer is a curt and pert no. There is no reason to think
otherwise. Again is it right to think that in case the Muslims professed and
practiced Islam, their death and destruction in atomic war or through atomic
radiations of atomic-energy-for-peace could be regarded as moral and therefore
not to be considered? The answer is a clear no. For the appearance of atomic
phenomenon and its manifestations that is the atomic bombs and atomic radiations
in this world is evidently the result of the same causes that are given out by
the Quran as the evils that rendered anyone, believer or a non-believer, liable
to the punishment of the hell of Hotama and eternal hell in the next world,
wherein the infidels will remain for ever, while the believers will remain
therein as long as Allah did wish. And remember that the promulgation of Islam
in to and in fact, in the presence of this Baconian progress is an
improbability.
This 15th century programme as it is based on material progress means no more
than a means of accelerating the step in an atmosphere of increased tempo toward
the logical end that is the atomic hell due to the increased enthusiasm. Facts,
and not desires; understanding and not misunderstandings should decide the
matter. Principles and not the necessities of peoples will settle the affair.
The decision against this progress is indeed colossal, amounting to a well-nigh
improbability, but the consequences of neglect or ostriching in this matter
appear for more calamitous. It is just in right time, that the Muslims may be
warned. The 15th century Hijra programme is not that which the Muslims have
declared, but the actual programme in the light of the Quran and the prevailing
circumstances has to be in the line every different, and may be seen in the
following:-
1.Complete eradication of atomic threat to this world, and the root-cause
thereof, namely, this Baconian progress.2.Complete full and factual promulgation
of Islam, on the exact pattern of the Islam in vogue during the blessed
caliphate (Khilafat-ir-Rashidah).3.Any intermediate house is neither possible,
nor a thought of it is to be entertained. Here then is a royal, seemingly
improbable, that has to be taken up by someone, if this world is interested to
be saved from a dreadful doom amidst the scornful guffaws of the malignant
devil. It is with real appropriateness, that the Muslims may be expected to take
up the challenge if they scorn to die as slaves in the flames of the atomic hell
in the wake of the super powers. Rather it is high time that, the Muslims stand
up like one man against the atomic bombs and atomic reactors, and put all their
force in the scale against the universal atomic suicide, and save this world and
themselves, chanting “Long live Blessed Abraham", and “to hell with cursed
Democritus". But where to start? Iqbal has a couplet to throw light on this
point. “Neither plans nor swords" says he "will avail thee aught in slavery, if
however, the fact of certainty appeared, the chains would be severed". I have
never found a better application of this particular couplet of Iqbal than in
this instance. Howsoever unpleasant and difficult this undertaking might appear,
it is not more difficult than being cast into the burning pyre of atomic hell.
What you do not know is that you and all this mankind is going to be thrown into
the universal atomic furnace sooner or later. Yes, indeed and there is no way of
avoiding that burning pyre except by eradicating this Baconian progress. So
unfathomably deep-rooted, so universally all-pervasive, so bewitchingly
deceptive is this present world-wide cancerous malady of Baconian atomismistic
materialism, that man's mind reels before the very thought of it. Out of
question no doubt appears a thought of challenging it. Yet the challenge is the
only, inevitable necessity, for, no alternative now is left for man other than
either to change this all-powerful manner by the demon. Yet, how painstakingly
and how innocently every one in this world, utterly ignorant or entirely
unmindful of the dire hazards of this inexpressibly bewitching progress is
engrossed in it day in day out to the end of one's life. Howsoever formidable,
howsoever improbable and appealingly unachievable might this trait of
challenging this Baconian culture, and contending with it and uprooting it might
seem in this present situation, and howsoever miserably the hearts might sink in
the breasts, and the minds faint, it has to be undertaken as the only possible
way to avoid the flames of atomic hell, and indeed where there is a will there
is a way. But the question is where to start. How to start and which of the
methods to adopt in this epoch-making revolution? The times were when it was
regarded improbable that the rule of Britain will ever be removed from India,
but the technique of non-violence succeeded after half-a-century of struggle in
gaining independence. A considerable share of the credit goes, though, to the
English people. Again thirteen centuries ago, when Islam was in a very grievous
danger, Hussain the Grandson of the Holy Prophet of Islam, made a supreme
sacrifice of his own life and that of his near ones and dear ones in an attempt
to save Islam, and he did ultimately succeed in his mission. Long before Hussain,
Abraham had stood before the burning pyre, and was cast in it as the test of his
faith. Today this world as a whole stands before a universal atomic pyre, not
indeed to be cast in it as a test of faith, but as a result of divine
inquisition and natural punishment. Which of the nations on earth will take up
the great task of saving this world from this painful atomic doom. Inspite of
the fact, that here exist in non-Muslim nations innumerable goodly souls and
thoughtful men, this particular duty falls on that nation which is so fortunate
as to be the custodian of the Quran. The Muslims may well be warned that if this
world of God were consumed by the flames of the atomic hell, then although the
act of enkindling this hell is ascribed to the Christian world, yet the blame
for it is to be imputed to the Muslim community, for it was the duty incumbent
on the Muslims indeed by virtue of their Islam to curb and destroy the modern
Baconian atomism as its very appearance in seventeenth century A.D. with the
consequent deliverance of mankind from the atomic hell. Woe upon woe, that the
Muslims have not only failed in that incumbent duty toward the Quran but also
have taken to blaspheming against that sacred book by declaring its teachings
compatible with this modern Baconian atomismistic materialism, as if the Quran
was a book of Erastian Materialism, as if the Quran were an harbinger of the
views of Francis Bacon, the views that have resulted in the logical appearance
of the atomic hell. Will then, the ignorance, or clear conscience or the
misunderstanding of the present-day Muslims save them from the scientific
consequences of Baconian progress. Nay, they will certainly be doubly punished.
Firstly in being dragged into the atomic hell behind the super powers, in this
world, and then on the day of judgment they will stand accused before the throne
of Allah for their neglect of duty towards the Quran and their erroneous
judgment regarding Quran's view of this Abominable Baconian modern atomismistic
progress. Sweet, however, is this modern progress, bewitching is facilities, and
helplessness of the present-day man in this respect is besides. But long live
blessed Abraham, "Down with cursed Democritus". You have been warned, and
beware! The Quran never taught a way to atomic hell. Finally let it be
remembered, that not only the entire world is involved in the Baconian progress
and its result the atomic consumption, but also, that no one neither nation, nor
even a set of nations could do much in this universally entangled movement. The
goodwill, and cooperation of the entire world is the prerequisite in this task,
and the most needed aspect of this matter is the universal modification of the
world-opinion, and exposure of the reality of the Baconian progress and its
dreadful hazards. In this respect, it may be declared, that I have with me the
finished work in the form of six volumes in which the entire subject, atomism,
nuclear sciences and Quran is treated to completeness. The universal publication
of these works can do all the work which actually is needed and which nations
and armies together cannot do without it. The revolution has to be conducted in
its light. No nation on earth could be excluded from this good work. And I
cannot believe the nations besides the Muslim nation to be so devoid of good
sense as not to appreciate this kind of work, or to grudge cooperation and help
in the name of and for the sake of humanity. Let every nation open up full mind
to this world-saving endeavour, or else be prepared to be consumed by the flames
of nuclear hell. Gratitude for their good-will and assistance will not be
denied. Muslims! cease to wonder and wonder in dark wilderness. Take up the yoke
now. It is your duty to save this world of Allah from atomic annihilation. Gain
Allah's pleasure and man's gratitude and a position of honour among the
brotherhood of nations and a felicitous abode eternally in the next world. That
should be your mark. If the avoidance of the atomic threat would seem impossible
without first eradicating this Baconian culture of Anti-Christ origin and its
infinite progress, destroy it and be sure that this world can live and has lived
without this science-guided, ever-increasing and infinite type of modern
progress. If you fail in this, then, Alas! But the ruin of this world and the
ruin of the next eternal world is the most manifest consequence. And remember!
because it is impossible o understand the view of the Quran regarding this
modern age correctly without keeping the Baconian's philosophy against the
Quran, a prominent feature of the 15th century programme should be the
compulsory study of Bacon's books in educational institutions in the Islamic
World. And may Allah save this world from atomic hell. And may He lead us unto
the eternal bliss. Amen. No gift of the Islamic world to this present-day
mankind could be better than this interpretation of the warning of the Quran
about the atomic hell as the fifteenth century Hijra gift.
Allama Muhammad Yousuf Gabriel
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Pakistan.
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