Islams Reformers

which did not conform with experiments or calculations. But when
it was found out that matter ceased to exist and turned into energy
in atomic fissions, in radioactive events and in nuclear reactions,
those who believed Lavoisier were stupefied. It was understood
that the progressives, who, being unable to comprehend that
Lavoisier’s conclusion applied only to chemical reactions, said that
nothing would cease to exist in nature, were wrong. It is a shame
that thousands of imitators had been blindly tagging along behind
this wrong belief until the truth revealed itself. Presuming
Lavoisier’s words to be scientific, although they were merely
expressions of a surmise mistaken for truth, they denied the the
belief in Rising After Death, which caused them to die without
îmân and drag into endless disasters only after imbuing many
other people with their harmful ideas. Those who trusted the Ahl
as-Sunna scholars and held to ’ilm al-hâl books did not fall for
progressives, thereby saving their belief.
The lessons taught in high school, university and the teachings
pertaining to mathematics, matter and science are certainly useful.
They protect intellect from erring in matters within its own limits.
They help in discovering new things that provide people with a
comfortable life and facilities in doing their work in the world.
These branches of knowledge are utilized in worldly affairs and
the things that can be discovered through intellect. By means of
them, television, computer, radio, ultrasonic airplane, nuclear
submarine, spy satellite, travel to moon and many other
accomplishments can be achieved. These things are not against
Islam; they are parallel to Islam and strengthen îmân. For, Islam
conforms with science in all the branches of knowledge within
reason. Reason, because it is able to find out the truth in these
branches of knowledge, is compatible with Islam. Muslims should
learn and utilize these things.]
“It is a disgrace for men to utilize scientific findings in worldly
affairs and, instead of utilizing them also in comprehending the
teachings pertaining to Allâhu ta’âlâ and the Hereafter, to be
complacent about these findings, to consign themselves to their
sensuous indulgences and mental preferences, to try to solve the
teachings pertaining to the Hereafter within their mental
precincts, and to consequently deviate from the Islamic path. This
case is like that of a person who prepares for war and goes into
much labour and expense and who, when the time for war comes,
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