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The Qur’anic Chronology of Creation

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Exploring the Qur’anic Chronology of Creation reveals a profound perspective on how our universe transformed from a single point into the complex world we live in today. While modern science focuses on the "how," the Qur’an describes creation in meaningful stages that highlight the purpose behind the heavens and the earth. This layered journey moves from the initial act of creation to the detailed shaping of the stars, planets, and life, finally culminating in the appearance of human beings. In this article, we break down these stages to show how the Qur’an presents a beautifully coherent and purposeful vision of the universe. 1. Chronology of Creation Allah Almighty says in Surah Fussilat: 9.  قُلْ أَئِنَّكُمْ لَتَكْفُرُونَ بِالَّذِي خَلَقَ الْأَرْضَ فِي يَوْمَيْنِ وَتَجْعَلُونَ لَهُۥ أَندَادًا ۚ ذَٰلِكَ رَبُّ الْعَالَمِينَ 10.  وَجَعَلَ فِيهَا رَوَاسِيَ مِنْ فَوْقِهَا وَبَارَكَ فِيهَا وَقَدَّرَ فِيهَا أَقْوَاتَهَا فِي أَرْبَعَةِ أَيَّامٍ سَوَىٰ لِلسَّائِلِينَ 11.  ثُمَ...
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IOMed Convention: An Alternative to UNO?

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In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. Introduction On  May 30, 2025 , a landmark moment in international diplomacy unfolded in   Hong Kong , as  83 countries  signed the  Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) . This treaty marks the birth of the world’s first  intergovernmental legal organization dedicated solely to mediation , offering an alternative to traditional forums such as the  International Court of Justice (ICJ)  and the  Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) . The Foundational Vision The  IOMed Convention  aims to institutionalize  peaceful dispute resolution through mediation , a process distinct from litigation or arbitration. Unlike court-based mechanisms that rely on binding judgments, IOMed encourages  voluntary, confidential, and consensus-driven processes  for resolving inter-state disputes. It is rooted in: The UN Charter’s Ar...
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The Islamic System of Governance

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In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. 1. Introduction The Islamic system of governance is neither a  theocracy  run by priests nor a secular  democracy  founded upon popular sovereignty. It is a  moral–legal system  rooted in the  sovereignty of Allah ( ḥākimiyyat-e-Ilāhiyyah ) , where human authority operates as a  trust ( amānah)  to implement divine law and uphold justice. The Qur’an declares: “The command (ḥukm) belongs to none but Allah.” (Yūsuf 12:40) This verse establishes that ultimate authority to legislate belongs to God alone. The human ruler, called  Imām  or  Khalīfah , is therefore not sovereign in his own right but an executor of the divine will through the  Sharī‘ah . 2. The Foundational Principle: Sovereignty of Allah The foundation of the Islamic polity rests on the recognition that  Allah alone is the Lawgiver and Sovereign . The Qur’an states: “It is not for a believing man...
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