This document summarizes and critiques the philosophies of karma and reincarnation from an Islamic perspective. It makes three key points:
1) The philosophy of karma and belief in reincarnation are based on superstitious and irrational ideas, not facts. They claim that one's current life and fate are predetermined by actions in a past life, and that the soul is reborn into new forms like animals or humans.
2) Islam rejects reincarnation. The Quran states that life is a test and after death, one faces the eternal life of the Hereafter, not a new earthly life. All people will die once and be held accountable for their deeds.
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Resurrection Islamic And Scientific Perspectiveszakir2012
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The document discusses Islamic perspectives on resurrection from both religious and scientific viewpoints. It describes the Islamic belief that on the Day of Judgment, Allah will resurrect all humans and judge their souls based on their deeds during life. It acknowledges that while science cannot prove or disprove the afterlife, believing this life is our only one could promote immoral behavior. The Quran provides rationales for resurrection by referring to Allah's power as the creator and the need for justice that this world alone cannot provide.
Resurrection Islamic And Scientific Perspectiveszakir2012
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The document discusses Islamic perspectives on resurrection from both religious and scientific viewpoints. It describes the Islamic belief that on the Day of Judgment, Allah will resurrect all humans and judge their souls based on their deeds during life. It acknowledges that while science cannot prove or disprove the afterlife, believing this life is our only one could promote immoral behavior. The Quran provides rational arguments for resurrection by referring to Allah's power to create complex life from basic elements.
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World ReligionsReligionOrigin of All ThingsNature of God/CreatorView of Human NatureView of Good and EvilView of "Salvation"View of After LifePractices and RitualsCelebrations and FestivalsMost indigenous peoples have creation stories where they believe the Creator or Great Father in the Sky made the earth, the animals and all humans. Many believe that they have lost touch or even forgotten about a Creator that their ancestors knew, but disobeyed. They believe the dark gods of the spirit world are the ones to be afraid of or to placate. Thus they believe that the Creator God, if there is one, is distant, removed and angry with them.Humans are often seen as lost or wandering from a true path that was lost to the ancestors long ago. Humans are seen as capable of good or bad and under the influence of curses, vows, incantations, or evil spirits. In this sense, they may be animistic. Many have a special shaman or witch doctor who is supposed to help them connect to the spirit worldGood and evil are seen as forces that compete for dominance in a person and in the world. Sometimes there is an ethnocentric idea that âourâ group is the good one and all outsiders are âbadâ. This idea can lead to wars and conflicts.The idea of the path or the way or a lifeway is their main idea of salvation. It is the path to the good. This idea is closely aligned with a responsibility for nature and this world. Oneness with nature is for some seen as a goal of life. Others see âsalvationâ as surviving and not being defeated by the dark spirits, thus having a long life.Some groups have a notion of an afterlife, but others do not. For example, some Native American groups believe in a âHappy Hunting Groundâ or that one goes to be with the ancestors and/or the Great Spirit. Many indigenous peoples are terrified of death and use their rituals to ward it off.Varies by country or group. Some have animal sacrifices or smoke various substances in a ritualistic manner. Dance is often used to express stories and tales of the tribe or group or the gods. Body decoration, paint, garments and drums are often used in the ritual dances. To placate the spirits, they may also cut themselves or in some cases engage in cannibalism or headhunting. An example: the Sawi people of New Guinea make peace with an enemy by swapping infants between the tribes. As long as the children live there will be peace between the two tribes. One family per tribe agrees to take in the other child and give up their own. Varies by country or group. Some have celebrations tied to the seasons of the year. Others have celebrations of victory in war or at weddings. The birth of children is often a time of great celebration. Death is universally observed in various ways depending on the culture and local beliefs. The finding of good prey when hunting would be a cause for celebration as well. Communal meals are common. For example: the Native Americans shared food with the Pilgrims who came to America. .
Buddhism for you lesson 09-more lives than oneUncle Bugs
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The document discusses Buddhist concepts of rebirth and reincarnation. It explains that rebirth is accepted in many Eastern religions and was also initially accepted by early Christians. It describes how Buddhists believe beings can be reborn into different realms, including 31 planes of existence like heavens, hells, and the human realm, based on their karma from past lives. The document also discusses the differences between the Buddhist concept of rebirth, which does not involve a permanent soul, versus other concepts of reincarnation that believe in an eternal soul.
The document discusses the purpose of life from an Islamic perspective. It argues that humans were created by God and that the Quran provides guidance on why we were created. The Quran answers the questions of where we came from, where we are going after death, and why we are here. It explains that God created humans to worship Him and be tested in this life so we can attain paradise in the afterlife if we believe and do good deeds. The document contrasts this view with those of atheists and others who don't believe in an afterlife or God's purpose for creation.
Life After Death or Afterlife according to different religionsAparna Gangopadhyay
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The afterlife (also referred to as life after death or the hereafter) is the belief that an essential part of an individual's identity or consciousness continues to exist after the death of the body. According to various ideas about the afterlife, the essential aspect of the individual that lives on after death may be some partial element, or the entire soul or spirit, of an individual, which carries with it and may confer personal identity or, on the contrary, may not, as in Indian nirvana. Belief in an afterlife, which may be naturalistic or supernatural, is in contrast to the belief in oblivion after death.
This document provides a summary of key concepts from a lecture on death and dying. It discusses different views of immortality, including living forever on Earth versus living forever elsewhere after death. It also examines how various religious and cultural traditions have portrayed immortality, often viewing an eternal life on Earth as dangerous or a violation of morality. While some hope science may find a way to prolong life or cure aging, most traditions accept mortality as inevitable. The document also discusses views of the afterlife and how they relate to ideas of judgment and morality.
Resurrection Islamic And Scientific Perspectiveszakir2012
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The document discusses Islamic perspectives on resurrection from both religious and scientific viewpoints. It describes the Islamic belief that on the Day of Judgment, Allah will resurrect all humans and judge their souls based on their deeds during life. It acknowledges that while science cannot prove or disprove the afterlife, believing this life is our only one could promote immoral behavior. The Quran provides rationales for resurrection by referring to Allah's power as the creator and the need for justice that this world alone cannot provide.
Resurrection Islamic And Scientific Perspectiveszakir2012
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The document discusses Islamic perspectives on resurrection from both religious and scientific viewpoints. It describes the Islamic belief that on the Day of Judgment, Allah will resurrect all humans and judge their souls based on their deeds during life. It acknowledges that while science cannot prove or disprove the afterlife, believing this life is our only one could promote immoral behavior. The Quran provides rational arguments for resurrection by referring to Allah's power to create complex life from basic elements.
World ReligionsReligionOrigin of All ThingsNature of GodCreatorVi.docxericbrooks84875
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World ReligionsReligionOrigin of All ThingsNature of God/CreatorView of Human NatureView of Good and EvilView of "Salvation"View of After LifePractices and RitualsCelebrations and FestivalsMost indigenous peoples have creation stories where they believe the Creator or Great Father in the Sky made the earth, the animals and all humans. Many believe that they have lost touch or even forgotten about a Creator that their ancestors knew, but disobeyed. They believe the dark gods of the spirit world are the ones to be afraid of or to placate. Thus they believe that the Creator God, if there is one, is distant, removed and angry with them.Humans are often seen as lost or wandering from a true path that was lost to the ancestors long ago. Humans are seen as capable of good or bad and under the influence of curses, vows, incantations, or evil spirits. In this sense, they may be animistic. Many have a special shaman or witch doctor who is supposed to help them connect to the spirit worldGood and evil are seen as forces that compete for dominance in a person and in the world. Sometimes there is an ethnocentric idea that âourâ group is the good one and all outsiders are âbadâ. This idea can lead to wars and conflicts.The idea of the path or the way or a lifeway is their main idea of salvation. It is the path to the good. This idea is closely aligned with a responsibility for nature and this world. Oneness with nature is for some seen as a goal of life. Others see âsalvationâ as surviving and not being defeated by the dark spirits, thus having a long life.Some groups have a notion of an afterlife, but others do not. For example, some Native American groups believe in a âHappy Hunting Groundâ or that one goes to be with the ancestors and/or the Great Spirit. Many indigenous peoples are terrified of death and use their rituals to ward it off.Varies by country or group. Some have animal sacrifices or smoke various substances in a ritualistic manner. Dance is often used to express stories and tales of the tribe or group or the gods. Body decoration, paint, garments and drums are often used in the ritual dances. To placate the spirits, they may also cut themselves or in some cases engage in cannibalism or headhunting. An example: the Sawi people of New Guinea make peace with an enemy by swapping infants between the tribes. As long as the children live there will be peace between the two tribes. One family per tribe agrees to take in the other child and give up their own. Varies by country or group. Some have celebrations tied to the seasons of the year. Others have celebrations of victory in war or at weddings. The birth of children is often a time of great celebration. Death is universally observed in various ways depending on the culture and local beliefs. The finding of good prey when hunting would be a cause for celebration as well. Communal meals are common. For example: the Native Americans shared food with the Pilgrims who came to America. .
Buddhism for you lesson 09-more lives than oneUncle Bugs
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The document discusses Buddhist concepts of rebirth and reincarnation. It explains that rebirth is accepted in many Eastern religions and was also initially accepted by early Christians. It describes how Buddhists believe beings can be reborn into different realms, including 31 planes of existence like heavens, hells, and the human realm, based on their karma from past lives. The document also discusses the differences between the Buddhist concept of rebirth, which does not involve a permanent soul, versus other concepts of reincarnation that believe in an eternal soul.
The document discusses the purpose of life from an Islamic perspective. It argues that humans were created by God and that the Quran provides guidance on why we were created. The Quran answers the questions of where we came from, where we are going after death, and why we are here. It explains that God created humans to worship Him and be tested in this life so we can attain paradise in the afterlife if we believe and do good deeds. The document contrasts this view with those of atheists and others who don't believe in an afterlife or God's purpose for creation.
Life After Death or Afterlife according to different religionsAparna Gangopadhyay
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The afterlife (also referred to as life after death or the hereafter) is the belief that an essential part of an individual's identity or consciousness continues to exist after the death of the body. According to various ideas about the afterlife, the essential aspect of the individual that lives on after death may be some partial element, or the entire soul or spirit, of an individual, which carries with it and may confer personal identity or, on the contrary, may not, as in Indian nirvana. Belief in an afterlife, which may be naturalistic or supernatural, is in contrast to the belief in oblivion after death.
This document provides a summary of key concepts from a lecture on death and dying. It discusses different views of immortality, including living forever on Earth versus living forever elsewhere after death. It also examines how various religious and cultural traditions have portrayed immortality, often viewing an eternal life on Earth as dangerous or a violation of morality. While some hope science may find a way to prolong life or cure aging, most traditions accept mortality as inevitable. The document also discusses views of the afterlife and how they relate to ideas of judgment and morality.
This document defines key terms related to matters of life and death such as resurrection, immortality of the soul, heaven, hell, and others. It then discusses Christian, Muslim, and non-religious beliefs about the afterlife as well as how beliefs about the afterlife affect people. The document also examines Christian, Muslim, and non-religious perspectives on controversial issues like abortion, euthanasia, and suicide.
SWAMI VIVEKANANDAâS SPEECH AT WORLD PARLIAMENT OF RELIGION, CHICAGODokka Srinivasu
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Swami Vivekananda gave a speech at the World's Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893 where he:
1) Thanked the audience on behalf of Hinduism and millions of Hindus, praising their acceptance of different religions.
2) Explained that Hinduism believes in universal toleration and acceptance of all religions as true, sheltering persecuted people of all faiths throughout history.
3) Argued that religious fanaticism has caused violence throughout history but its time is coming to an end, hoping the convention signals the death of fanaticism and persecution between those following different faiths to the same goal.
In this presentation you are able to:
*Define Afterlife
*Define Karma
*Define Reincarnation
*Define Ahimsa
You will also learn here the characteristics in Africa in terms in Life after Death
*****************************
This document discusses different religious and non-religious beliefs about life after death, including reincarnation, resurrection, judgement day, heaven, and hell. It also mentions Muslim beliefs in being judged after death and potentially going to heaven if living a good life. Additionally, the document discusses euthanasia and religious views on ending a painful life. It provides background on world poverty and the work of CAFOD to help those in need based on biblical teachings to love your neighbor. In the end, the document notes that while materialists assume no afterlife, quantum mechanics leaves open the possibility of life being infinitely recycled in the cosmos.
When we think about the theory of evolution, one thought creeps into every thoughtful mind that if we have evolved through apes (like beings), this evolution will not stop here. Homo sapiens is the most modern, most developed, strongest, wisest version. Evolution is a continuous process, and, in the future, as per the survival of the fittest and, ironically, even the most powerful, we will evolve into some other, even better species! Well, without a doubt, it sounds immensely positive and hopeful.
Till now, we look at the sequence of evolution as (beings similar to) apes which have evolved into Homo Sapiens and will continue to do so until perfection. Hypothetically we can look at this sequence through exactly the opposite perspective, which leads us from being the most developed Humans to present-day Homo Sapiens through devolution. If this devolution continues, Homo-Sapiens will devolve into (beings similar to) apes. In either case, evolution and devolution are not stagnant or permanent processes. Even if either pinnacle is achieved, it wonât stop, for change is constant in the universe. This thought/idea leads to a cyclic pattern of occurrences, which provides a base for further research.
Modern science has only analysed the previous scenario, whereas it should have been looked at both ways; for the present-day scenario of exploitation of domesticated animals, unethical use of armaments and finances, manâs hunger to attain power and quest to intrude into the workings of nature through experimentations of Artificial Intelligence etc. portray a different, fearful scene in front of our eyes. Also, suppose survival of the fittest is valid due to the increasing human race population and enhanced disparity. In that case, that day does not seem far when the more powerful humans start to massacre the less powerful ones to maintain their beloved planet's population.
In this paper, an attempt has been made to reflect this theory by adding consciousness and then by analysing the same through the glass of time cycle in Jain philosophy. This indicates that what we understand as evolution is actually devolution.
Peace and good vibes
Medhavi
Swami #Vivekananda Bengali: , ShÄmi BibekÄnondo; 12 January 1863 â 4 July 1902), born #Narendranath Datta, was an Indian Hindu monk, a chief disciple of the 19th-century Indian mystic Ramakrishna. He was a key figure in the introduction of the Indian philosophies of# Vedanta and #Yoga to the Western world and is credited with raising #interfaith awareness, bringing Hinduism to the status of a major world religion during the late 19th century. He was a major force in the revival of Hinduism in India, and contributed to the concept of nationalism in colonial India. Vivekananda founded the #Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission. He is perhaps best known for his speech which began, "Sisters and brothers of America ...," in which he introduced Hinduism at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago in 1893.
Born into an aristocratic Bengali family of Calcutta, Vivekananda was inclined towards spirituality. He was influenced by his Guru, Ramakrishna Deva, from whom he learnt that all living beings were an embodiment of the divine self; therefore, service to God could be rendered by service to mankind. After Ramakrishna's death, Vivekananda toured the Indian subcontinent extensively and acquired first-hand knowledge of the conditions prevailing in British India. He later traveled to the United States, representing India at the 1893 Parliament of the World Religions. Vivekananda conducted hundreds of public and private lectures and classes, disseminating tenets of Hindu philosophy in the United States, England and Europe. In India, Vivekananda is regarded as a patriotic saint and his birthday is celebrated there as National Youth Day.
This document provides information about the concept of death, hell, and the afterlife in Hinduism through summarizing various passages and sources. It discusses that in Hinduism, the soul is eternal and does not die with the physical body. Upon death, the soul may follow the northern, southern, or hellish path depending on their karma. The northern path leads to liberation while the southern involves rebirth. Hellish states of mind are temporary for those who act wrongly. Heaven and hell are different worlds bound by time and karma, not eternal destinations. The document also provides details about the legendary Patal Bhuvaneshwar cave temple in India and beliefs regarding it.
Hindu beliefs about life, death, and the afterlife:
1) Life is seen as a temporary transition to resolve karma and potentially achieve moksha (liberation from samsara or the cycle of rebirth).
2) A good death occurs when one has lived well according to dharma, in old age, with rituals performed, and with the mind fixed on God.
3) After death, the soul is led by Yama's representative to hell, the realm of ancestors, or the gods depending on karma before potential rebirth.
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This document summarizes a discussion between three Buddhist scholars on the topic of karma - what it is, how it works, and its role in Buddhism. Some key points:
- Karma is the principle of cause and effect where intentional actions have consequences. It is carried from moment to moment and lifetime to lifetime by the continuum of consciousness.
- When rebirth occurs, the stream of consciousness transfers all accumulated karma, experiences, and latent tendencies to a new existence. Ignorance and craving perpetuate rebirth.
- While Westerners new to Buddhism may be skeptical of karma and rebirth, teachers recommend focusing first on teachings that can be verified through experience, like ethics and meditation, to build trust before
Reincarnation is the concept that the soul or spirit, after death, begins a new life in a new body that may be human, animal, or spiritual depending on the moral quality of the previous life's actions. This concept is found in many world religions and cultures throughout history. While most Abrahamic faiths do not believe in reincarnation, some sects within those religions do refer to the idea of reincarnation. In recent decades, interest in reincarnation has grown in Europe and North America.
1. Many Asian faiths, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, and Baha'i, contain prophecies about the end of the current age and the arrival of a world savior.
2. Hindu prophecies foretell the arrival of Kalki Avatar to end the current Kali Yuga age of decline and restore purity. Buddhist prophecies predict the incarnation of Maitreya Buddha after major geological changes, during whose reign humanity will attain salvation.
3. Ancient texts provide details on the social conditions and signs that will precede these prophesied events, including the rise of immorality and decline of dharma according to Hindu scriptures.
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2) Explained that Hinduism believes in universal toleration and acceptance of all religions as true, sheltering persecuted people of all faiths throughout history.
3) Argued that religious fanaticism has caused violence throughout history but its time is coming to an end, hoping the convention signals the death of fanaticism and persecution between those following different faiths to the same goal.
In this presentation you are able to:
*Define Afterlife
*Define Karma
*Define Reincarnation
*Define Ahimsa
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*****************************
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When we think about the theory of evolution, one thought creeps into every thoughtful mind that if we have evolved through apes (like beings), this evolution will not stop here. Homo sapiens is the most modern, most developed, strongest, wisest version. Evolution is a continuous process, and, in the future, as per the survival of the fittest and, ironically, even the most powerful, we will evolve into some other, even better species! Well, without a doubt, it sounds immensely positive and hopeful.
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Modern science has only analysed the previous scenario, whereas it should have been looked at both ways; for the present-day scenario of exploitation of domesticated animals, unethical use of armaments and finances, manâs hunger to attain power and quest to intrude into the workings of nature through experimentations of Artificial Intelligence etc. portray a different, fearful scene in front of our eyes. Also, suppose survival of the fittest is valid due to the increasing human race population and enhanced disparity. In that case, that day does not seem far when the more powerful humans start to massacre the less powerful ones to maintain their beloved planet's population.
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Swami #Vivekananda Bengali: , ShÄmi BibekÄnondo; 12 January 1863 â 4 July 1902), born #Narendranath Datta, was an Indian Hindu monk, a chief disciple of the 19th-century Indian mystic Ramakrishna. He was a key figure in the introduction of the Indian philosophies of# Vedanta and #Yoga to the Western world and is credited with raising #interfaith awareness, bringing Hinduism to the status of a major world religion during the late 19th century. He was a major force in the revival of Hinduism in India, and contributed to the concept of nationalism in colonial India. Vivekananda founded the #Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission. He is perhaps best known for his speech which began, "Sisters and brothers of America ...," in which he introduced Hinduism at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago in 1893.
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2) A good death occurs when one has lived well according to dharma, in old age, with rituals performed, and with the mind fixed on God.
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- When rebirth occurs, the stream of consciousness transfers all accumulated karma, experiences, and latent tendencies to a new existence. Ignorance and craving perpetuate rebirth.
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3. Ancient texts provide details on the social conditions and signs that will precede these prophesied events, including the rise of immorality and decline of dharma according to Hindu scriptures.
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The error of superstitious karmic philosophy and reincarnation. english
1. THE ERROR OF SUPERSTITIOUS KARMIC PHILOSOPHY
AND REINCARNATION
Being âoriginalâ and âdifferentâ to other people âŠ
Seeking to attract other peopleâs attention through oneâs lifestyle, clothes or hair-doâŠ
People and movements that have sought to attract the attention of other people in
these ways have emerged in just about all ages and all societies.
These people and movements have, from time to time, succeeded in attracting that
attention.
In recent years, another new movement that has attracted attention with its
âalternativeâ life style has been seen in Western societyâŠ
THE PHILOSOPHY OF KARMA
Karma is an erroneous belief that occupies a very important place in superstitious
Eastern religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.
These false faiths consist of truly superstitious teachings and irrational and illogical
practices. Nonetheless, the impression is given by some circles that these superstitious
religions actually possess mysterious, mystical, and amazing features.
For example, the birth of Buddhism is related as a so-called legendary, otherworldly
myth.
Conferences are frequently held on the subject and the lives of Buddhist priests are
depicted for Western audiences as full of secrets and therefore highly noteworthy.
Eastern culture is turned into a significant vehicle for various people who are in fact
no different to anyone else.
These peopleâs interesting costumes, shaven heads, nonsensical rites and rituals, the
places where they live and practices such as yoga and meditation attract a number of
peopleâs interest.
In addition, these superstitious faiths are portrayed as paths to salvation, even though
they have no such qualities and actually lead people into darkness.
Buddhism is even portrayed as a life supposedly full of love and peace.
The truth, however, is very different.
Hindus who falsely imagine they can be purged of their sins by washing in the River
GangesâŠ
Buddhists ignorantly prostrating themselves before statues of the Buddha, and even
offering them food.
2. Children raised in dark and gloomy environments, cut off from the outside worldâŠ
Superstitious Eastern religions lead people to a terrible pessimism.
These people live in the fear, restlessness, and anxiety of thinking that everything in
the world is haphazard.
In searching for peace and happiness, believers in these superstitious religions turn
into unfortunate souls who place their faith in stone idols.
There is no faith in the Hereafter, in superstitious faiths that believe in karma.
They believe that people will return to earth again and again after they die.
In other words, they believe in reincarnation.
The error of reincarnation, which is today widespread among certain circles in
Western societies, stems from this philosophy of karma.
People caught up in this warped belief are capable of imagining that they were a
princess or a Native American in their supposed âpast lives.â
Or that they will come back as a dog, a flower or a fish within their ânext lives.â
And, they believe that this transition will go on forever.
Examination of the verses of the Qurâan, however, shows that this faith is a grave
misapprehension.
People will not come back to life and return to earth as claimed in the superstitious
belief in reincarnation.
Life in this world will come to a sudden end with death.
Like all the billions of people who have ever lived, everyone around us- friends,
relatives, and everyone in the world - will one day die.
After death, it is the life of the Hereafter that will begin, not a new life in this worldâŠ
... Then when death comes to one of you, Our messengers take him, and they do
not fail in their task. Then they are returned to Allah, their Master, the Real.
Jurisdiction belongs to Him alone and He is the Swiftest of Reckoners. (Surat an-
Anâam, 61-62)
SUPERSTITIOUS BELIEF OF KARMA AND REINCARNATION
The error of karma represents the basis of the superstitious belief in reincarnation.
According to the philosophy of karma, whatever someone has done in the past, that is
what they will experience in the future.
3. According to this warped belief, human beings constantly return to earth and
experience the consequences of their deeds in their previous life or in their next one.
Someone who believes in reincarnation believes that their present life depends on
their behaviour and morals in his or her supposed previous life.
According to this belief, someone who is wealthy or successful in this life is being
rewarded by wealth in this life for having been a good person in his/her previous life.
In the same way, someone who is poor, handicapped, or unsuccessful was allegedly a
bad person in their previous life, and is thus being punished for that.
Indeed, according to this superstitious claim, a person can even come back as a plant
or an animal, depending on the evil they have committed.
According to the irrational and illogical philosophy of karma, evil deeds committed
throughout oneâs life lead to bad karma.
This leads to the individual having an âinferiorâ body in his or her next life. Similarly,
good behaviour leads to good karma, which will result in that person having a
âsuperiorâ body in their next life.
According to the nonsensical belief in reincarnation, the person will eventually come
back in the highest bodily form, that of a monk.
And that individualâs supposed âWheel of Lifeâ thus comes to an end.
And it is believed that this person has now âattained Nirvana.â
This, according to the superstitious belief in karma, is the greatest happiness the soul
can attain.
One of the main quandaries facing those caught up in the superstitious belief in karma
is the question of under whose control thus mythical process takes place. In other
words, what is the force that decides whether a person is good or bad, or in what form
he will supposedly return to life? The answers to these questions reveal that the idea
of karma is hollow nonsense because, according to its adherents, the process is a
totally uncontrolled one.
The fact is though, that belief in karma, which offers people a dark imaginary world,
is completely mistaken.
It is obvious that belief in karma and reincarnation, briefly summarised here, consists
of irrational nonsense.
Those caught up in the idea of karma imagine that death is merely a passage to a new
life.
4. It is for this reason that they deny the life of the Hereafter.
Yet, this is nothing more than self-deception.
Everyone will die, everyone will be called to account, and everyone will be rewarded
in a just manner for all of his or her past deedsâŠ
Death is the end of the transitory and brief life of this world.
Death is the beginning of the eternal life of the Hereafter. This certain fact is revealed
as follows in the Qurâan:
Every self will taste death. You will be paid your wages in full on the Day of
Resurrection. Anyone who is distanced from the Fire and admitted to the
Garden has triumphed. The life of this world is just the enjoyment of delusion.
(Surah Al âImran, 185)
Another verse from the Qurâan says:
Say: âDeath, from which you are fleeing, will certainly catch up with you. Then
you will be returned to the Knower of the Unseen and the Visible and He will
inform you about what you did.â (Surat al-Jumuâa, 8)
THERE IS NO BELIEF IN THE HEREAFTER ACCORDING TO PERVERSE
KARMIC BELIEF
This is the River GangesâŠ
According to superstitious Hindu belief, the dead have to be burned and their ashes
thrown into the river.
The dead are brought here in busesâŠ
The cremation is then performed with a great ceremony attended by Hindu priestsâŠ
It is believed that even if parts of the ashes are not cast into these waters, that person
will experience great suffering in their next life.
These people only fear that they will come to an end with deathâŠ
Which is why they believe so blindly in such an irrational idea as reincarnation.
Reincarnation means the same thing for a great many people in Western societies, too.
The avoidance of deathâŠ
Since death terrifies these people, they are either reluctant to think about it at all, or
else seek to console themselves by believing in such superstitious ideas as
reincarnation.
The fact is, however, that human beings do not cease to exist with death.
5. It is only the body that ceases to exist.
The soul, on the other hand, will live forever in a new body created by Allah.
This new life, however, is not a new earthly life, as in reincarnation, but the life of the
Hereafter.
Belief in the Hereafter is one of the most fundamental tenets of Islam.
It is therefore impossible for a Muslim to agree with a belief that denies the existence
of the Hereafter or to adopt that belief as his guide.
Those who turn to this superstitious belief from being misinformed, out of affectation
or because of fashion must absolutely bear this fact in mind.
Everyone will be rewarded in the Hereafter for his deeds in the life of this world.
He will either attain the life of paradise, with its infinite blessings and excellent
beauty, full of happiness and peace, or else, he will find himself in Hell, with its
unbearable torment and sufferingâŠ
What is the Garden promised to those who guard against evil like? It has rivers
flowing under it and its foodstuffs and cool shade never fail. That is the final fate
of those who guard against evil. But the final fate of the unbelievers is the Fire.
(Surat ar-Raâd, 35)
THE LIFE OF THIS WORLD ACCORDING TO SUPERSTITIOUS KARMIC
BELIEF
The life of this world is a place of testing and lasts no longer than the blink of an eye.
Everyone will be recompensed for what they did in the life of this world, a life that
lasts an average of 60 to 70 years.
In other words, they have no way of returning to this world after death and rectifying
their mistakes.
Allah reveals the purpose of the life of this world in a verse:
He Who created death and life to test which of you is best in action. He is the
Almighty, the Ever-Forgiving. (Surat al-Mulk, 2)
In superstitious karmic belief, on the other hand, the life of this world is the
consequence of a previous life, and the cause of another life in this world.
According to this warped belief, the life of this world is unending.
Someone who dies comes back to this world in another body.
6. But that is not true.
The life of this world comes to an end with death and the life of the Hereafter begins.
Everything a person encounters during his/her life has been created, by Allah, as a
test.
The fact that someone is rich or famous is not, as in karmic belief, a reward for his or
her actions in a supposed former life.
Allah tests some people with their wealth and fame.
What matters is whether or not a person is truly grateful.
Similarly, the idea that someone who lives in poverty and ordeal is also being
punished for his or her wickedness in a previous life is also a superstitious belief.
Allah is also testing that person with poverty and difficulty.
People who are tested in this way must submit to Allahâs will and have fortitude
under all circumstances.
Everyone will be recompensed for his deeds in the Hereafter, in the most just
manner.
The life of this world is nothing more than a transitory, very brief passage:
The life of this world is nothing but a game and a diversion. The abode of the
Hereafter â that is truly Life if they only knew. (Surat al-Ankabut, 64)
Allah has clearly revealed the bounds by which people must abide, and that which
pleases and displeases Him.
Everyone must scrupulously abide by the moral values revealed by Allah in the
Qurâan and make the best use of the brief span allotted in this world for the Hereafter.
When death comes, there is no way that a person can come back to earth and make
good his mistakes. Indeed, people are warned of this in verses from the Qurâan:
When death comes to one of them, he says, âMy Lord, send me back again. So
that perhaps I may act rightly regarding the things I failed to do!â No indeed! It
is just words he utters. Before them there is an interspace until the Day they are
raised up. (Surat al-Muminun, 99-100)
THE IDEA OF DESTINY ACCORDING TO SUPERSTITIOUS KARMIC
BELIEF
There is no belief in destiny in superstitious karmic philosophy. This once again
reveals that belief in karma is completely preverted.
It is wrongly believed in the great lie that everyone determines his or her own fate.
According to superstitious beliefs of karma, the kind of life one finds oneself in is
entirely dependent on oneâs behaviour in a previous life.
7. In other words, it argues for the lie that a person has determined the kind of life they
have now with their own hands in an earlier life.
The fact is, however, that it is Allah Who determines a personâs destiny, Who creates
all the events they encounter, and Who determined those events and that life before
the individual was even born.
Nothing occurs, either in the earth or in yourselves, without its being in a Book
before We make it happen. That is something easy for Allah. (Surat al-Hadid,
22)
Every moment in the lives of everyone who has ever lived in this world or who will
ever do so in the future, from their state as embryos in their mothersâ wombs to their
deaths, from their first day at school to the moment the first white hair appears on
their heads, their every moment, has been determined, lived and observed in the sight
of Allah.
This is the destiny of everyone in the world.
We have created all things in due measure. (Surat al-Qamar, 49)
Everyone is unconditionally bound, willingly or unwillingly, to the destiny
determined for him or her by Allah.
In the same way that one cannot alter oneâs past, neither can one alter oneâs future.
Someone on their way to a meeting they regard as a turning point of the life in
question and who misses it because of heavy traffic may fall into terrible despair and
regard what has happened as a major tragedy.
They may even say, âIf I had left home a bit earlier this would not have happened.â
But they are lamenting in vain.
The way that person left home, the route they took and what means they used to head
for the meeting were all determined in the Sight of Allah before they were even born.
And, as with everything that happens, Allah created that event in the most auspicious
manner.
⊠It may be that you hate something when it is good for you and it may be that
you love something when it is bad for you. Allah knows and you do not know.
(Surat al-Baqara, 216)
Allah endows everyone with the feeling that they make events happen, and people
make great efforts in all areas as a result of that feeling.
For example, when they decide to write a book, they research the subject, think
deeply about it, take great pains over what they write and check it again and again.
8. They gradually prepare their book, although every stage is already written and
determined in destiny.
When they hear the doorbell ring, they stop work to go and answer it.
Yet, these are all things that are predestined.
In the verses, Allah informs us that it is He Who creates what we do, and that those
actions in fact belong to Him:
You did not kill them; it was Allah Who killed them; and you did not throw,
when you threw; it was Allah Who threw: so He might test the believers with this
excellent trial from Him. Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing. (Surat al-Anfal, 17)
⊠Allah created both you and what you do? (Surat as-Saffat, 96)
That being the case, everyone possessed of reason and conscience must do all they
can in all matters, but must also be aware that all these endeavours and their
consequences have already been lived, observed, and brought to a conclusion in the
Sight of Allah.
THE VERSES OF THE QURâAN REFUTE REINCARNATION
Many people are unaware of what karma and reincarnation actually are.
Some people may fall into the grave error of thinking that these superstitious beliefs
can be compatible with revealed religions.
The fact is, however, that reincarnation is a superstitious belief that has no place in
Islam.
Everyone will inevitably die.
Yet that death will take place only once, and nobody will return to earth afterwards.
It is explicitly revealed in the Qurâan that nobody will be able to come back to the life
of this world after they die:
Give from what We have provided for you before death comes to one of you and
he says, âMy Lord, if only you would give me a little more time so that I can give
charity and be one of the righteous!â
Allah will not give anyone more time, once their time has come. Allah is aware of
what you do. (Surat al-Munafiqun, 10-11)
Human beings come to life by being given a soul by Allah, live but one life, and die
when the appointed hour comes.
After death, it is the life of the Hereafter that begins, not a new life of this world.
9. Allah tells us the following about death and resurrection:
How can you reject Allah, when you were dead and then He gave you life, then
He will make you die and then give you life again, then you will be returned to
Him? (Surat al-Baqara, 28)
Some people distort the obvious meaning of this verse and misinterpret the Qurâan as
pointing to reincarnation. This misinterpretation may sometimes stem from a hidden
agenda, and sometimes from a failure to understand the Qurâan properly due to lack
of knowledge. The verses of the Qurâan we have examined so far, and those we shall
be looking at in due course, clearly prove that there is but one life of this world and
one death at the end of it. There is no returning to the world after death; it is the life
of the Hereafter that then begins. The meaning of this verse is crystal clear:
Allah reveals that a human being is initially dead.
In other words, the basis of human Creation is earth. Allah says in the Qurâan that He
created man from mud.
At a specific time after that bestowal of life, the person again becomes lifeless when
that life comes to an end and returns to the earth, decays, and becomes dust.
This is the second time that a person has been dead.
All that remains is the final resurrection; the resurrection in the Hereafter.
In conclusion, it can clearly be seen, from this verse, that there is but one life of this
world, and that one passes on to the Hereafter at the end of it. It is also clear that it
does not mean resurrection and returning to the world time and time again after death.
In other verses, Allah reveals that a person will taste death only once after coming
into the world:
They will not taste any death there â except for the first one. He will safeguard
them from the punishment of the Blazing Fire. A favour from your Lord. That is
the Great Victory. (Surat ad-Dukhan, 56-57)
We are also told in the Qurâan of the expressions of joy and happiness uttered by the
people of Paradise after learning that they will never again taste death after their first
death in this world:
Are we not going to die, except for our first death?
Are we not going to be punished?
Truly this is the Great Victory!
(Surat as-Saffat, 58-60)
All these verses unequivocally reveal that death happens only once.
10. Even though some people may seek to adopt superstitious beliefs, such as
reincarnation, in order to overcome their fear of death and the Hereafter, as a
consolation, the fact is that they will never come back to this world after they die.
Everyone will be resurrected in the Hereafter and account for all their deeds in this
world, to which there can be no return after death.
SUPERSTITOUS KARMIC BELIEF CANNOT ENSURE JUSTICE
According to superstitious karmic belief, every human being is rewarded for his or her
deeds in their next life.
This defective logic is, of course, the product of belief in reincarnation. Since there is
no question of coming back to this world after death, this logic is also false.
In fact, everyone will be resurrected after death, on the Day of Judgement, and will be
questioned about what they did in the life of this world.
During that questioning, everything they did, said and thought during the life of this
world will be brought up before them, and nothing will be missing from the Book
placed in their hands.
In other words, the Day of Judgement is when they will receive a full reward for the
good and evil they performed in the life of this world.
On this Day of Judgement, when people will be held to account for their lives in this
world, everyone will receive full recompense for their actions, without suffering even
the slightest injustice.
We will set up the Just Balance on the Day of Resurrection and no self will be
wronged in any way. Even if it is no more than the weight of a grain of mustard-
seed, We will produce it. We are sufficient as a Reckoner. (Surat al-Anbiya, 47)
Everyone who believes in the existence of Allah and who thinks rationally and
conscientiously knows that it is not superstitious karmic belief, but Allah, Who sees
all things at all moments, Who knows even what is most deeply hidden, the Sublime
and Almighty, the Lord of the whole universe, Who provides justice and makes full
payment for peopleâs deeds during the life of this world.
Allah reveals in several verses that it is He Who makes full recompense for good and
evil.
Those who perform good actions will receive better than them and will be safe
that Day from terror.
Those who perform bad actions will be flung head first into the Fire: âAre you
being repaid for anything other than what you did?â (Surat an-Naml, 89-90)
In order for justice to be done, all of the details witnessed and otherwise, concerning
people and events have to be known.
11. For example, the intention behind a personâs action, and what that person did and
thought at times and in places when nobody could see them must all be known, and a
decision taken accordingly.
It is Allah Who knows all things and Who sees the unseen. Therefore, it is only Allah
Who can rule with absolute justice.
Those who adopt such superstitious laws, rules, and myths as karma as their guides,
rather than the true faith, are making a very grave error.
They ignore the fact that the belief they adopt has no power to establish justice among
human beings or to determine their lives by resurrecting them.
These people need to know that the sole Creator of man is Allah, the Lawgiver and
Lord of all wisdom.
Did you suppose that We created you for amusement and that you would not
return to Us?â Exalted be Allah, the King, the Real. There is no god but Him,
Lord of the Noble Throne. (Surat al-Muminun, 115-116)
THE WAY TO PEACE AND HAPPINESS
The world is experiencing disorder, conflict, troubles, and disagreements.
Many people are looking for ways to escape this environment and to build a life of
peace.
Some people, however, look for answers in warped teachings when they could find
them in the true faith.
They hope that superstitious philosophies, such as karma, will liberate them from the
troubles and unhappiness they suffer.
The fact is though, that there is only one way of experiencing true peace and
happiness.
By living according to the moral values of the QurâanâŠ
The only way of enjoying a pleasant life, both in this world and in the Hereafter, is to
love Allah, to fear Him, take Him as oneâs friend, and to abide by the bounds set by
Him in the Qurâan.
Teachings that go against the Qurâan, superstitious beliefs such as karma, are no
solution whereby people can attain happiness and pleasant lives.
It is impossible for the laws and practices contained within these superstitious beliefs
to bestow proper moral values on people or to bring true peace to society.
12. The living conditions and injustice in those countries in which these religions are
widespread, or even regarded as the national religion, are some of the clearest
examples of thisâŠ
The solution to peopleâs troubles, to everything they wish to put right, is to be found
in the Qurâan.
In the Qurâan, Allah reveals that it is He Who frees human beings from trouble:
Say: âAllah rescues you from it, and from every plight. Then you associate
others with Him.â (Surat al-Anâam, 64)
The Qurâan is the only scripture to lead people to salvation, that warns them about the
eternal life that follows death, that shows them the true path, and that acts as a guide
for all those seeking to win the approval, mercy, and paradise of Allah.
Most importantly, the religion of Islam, revealed in the Qurâan, is the sole faith
appointed by Allah for mankind.
If anyone desires anything other than Islam as a religion, it will not be accepted
from him, and in the Hereafter he will be among the losers. (Surah Al âImran,
85)