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By Ijaz
Chaudry
‘Let every man
be respected as an individual and no man be idolized’ a quote from Einstein.
A quote from
Quran;
The Unforgivable
Sin
[4:116]
GOD does not forgive idol worship (if maintained until death), and
He forgives lesser offenses for whomever He wills. Anyone who idolizes any idol
beside GOD has strayed far astray.
The quote from
Einstein says a lot about this man and the quote from Quran confirms the only
unforgivable sin by human is idol worship all other sins are forgivable by God
for those who God want to forgive.
So is there any connection between the two quotes above and what Einstein
portrayed i.e. was Einstein a believer.
Today we are going through life and beliefs of Einstein and establish if
indeed Einstein was a believer according to the Quran.
‘Let me … tell
you what I look like: pale face, long hair, and a tiny beginning of a paunch.
In addition an awkward gait, and a cigar in the mouth – if he happens to
have cigar – and a pen in his pocket or his hand… (Albert Einstein)
It shows that
Einstein was not vain.
Is this in
accordance with the Quran read on!
[23:3]
And they avoid vain talk.
Additional Traits
of the Righteous
[25:72]
They do not bear false witness.
When they encounter vain talk, they
ignore it.
Yes indeed Einstein is in step with the
Quran.
‘Your mere
presence here undermines the class’s respect for me…’ (Einstein)
This disdain
for authorities, and rules for which he could see no reason, continued
throughout his life.
Do Not Beat
Around the Bush
[2:189]
They ask you about the phases of the moon! Say, "They provide a timing
device for the people, and determine the time of Hajj."
It is not righteous
to beat around the bush; righteousness is attained by upholding the
commandments and by being straightforward. You shall observe GOD that you may
succeed.
[26:227]
Exempted are those who believe, lead a righteous life, commemorate GOD
frequently, and stand up for their rights. Surely, the transgressors will
find out what their ultimate destiny is.
Certainly
Einstein did not keep up appearances just for the sake of it; he spoke for what
was good reason even before the authorities.
This again is in step with the Quran.
‘I am nothing
but a burden to my family … Really, it would have been better if I had never
been born.’ (Einstein)
He was humble.
[52:26]
They will say,
"We used to be kind and humble among our people.
Still Einstein
is in tune with the Quran.
Although
Einstein, having all the traits of believer, when asked about God he would be
non-committal.
‘My position
concerning God is that of an agnostic.’ (Einstein)
Einstein was
born to non-practising Jewish parents.
He had brief encounter with Jewish beliefs between the ages of 11 and 13
years, however after discovering science he thought of bible as stories for the
naïve and fearful.
This was
perhaps because bible did not teach the true religion because of all the changes
in bible and what the actual revelations were in the first place.
At this juncture I need some explanation to do to our Christian and Jew
brothers.
Although bible has a lot
of good in it, when you look at the history of how it came about there are some
questions unanswered. First take the New Testament, history stipulates that
while Jesus was alive he did not note down the New Testament when it was
revealed.
70 years after his death
the first transcript of New Testament was made. This transcript was based on the
letters written by St Paul, who never met Jesus and was an ardent enemy of Jesus
whilst Jesus was alive. There might be discrepancies in the New Testament
because of it, but the underlying message from bible is the same as the Quran,
“Love your God with all your heart and all your soul”, if one does that there is
no love left for Jesus, i.e. worship God alone. Now, as for Old Testament it is
well known fact that the writing’s of this book are largely influenced by the
conquering communities where the bible came from. But the main point is that the
Old Testament has not come directly from the prophets. So what is so different
with the Quran? When Quran was revealed Muhammad scrupulously wrote down the
revelations. But how we know that, read the following verses;
[25:4]
Those who disbelieved said, "This is a fabrication that he produced, with
the help of some other people." They have uttered a blasphemy and a falsehood.
[25:5]
They also said, "Tales from the past that he wrote down; they were
dictated to him day and night."*
[25:6]
Say, "This was revealed by the One who knows the Secret in the heavens
and the earth. He is Forgiving, Most Merciful."
Briefly
Muhammad was challenged by Christians and Jews that he was copying from the
bible, because of the similarities between bible and the Quran, but God is
telling us that the revelations were dictated to him day and night (25:5). Also
in 20th century a computer related research has confirmed the
authenticity of the Quran. I wonder what his reaction would have been if he knew
the Quran and its miracle of 19, [74:30-35].
However,
Einstein’s intentions were Islamic (submitting) and that is what matters;
[2:225]
GOD does not hold you responsible for the mere utterance of oaths; He
holds you responsible for your innermost intentions. GOD is Forgiver, Clement.
He even said,
‘I am a deeply religious non-believer…This is a somewhat new kind of religion.’
(Einstein)
This quote
fits in nicely with what was said above, i.e. Einstein was a believer without
realising it.
He also said,
‘I am not an atheist and I don’t think I can call myself a pantheist.
We are in the position of little child entering a huge library filled
with books in many different languages.
The child knows someone must have written those books.
It does not know how.
It does
not understand the languages in which they are written.
The child dimly suspects a mysterious order in the arrangement of the
books but doesn’t know what it is.
That, it seems to me, is the attitude of even the most intelligent human being
toward God.
We see a universe
marvellously arranged and obeying certain laws, but only dimly understand these
laws.
Our limited minds cannot grasp
the mysterious force that moves the constellations.’ (Einstein)
Although
Einstein was a brilliant mind and a scientist, he always portrayed that no one
can completely understand the marvels of nature.
And he suspected another force (God) behind all these marvels of nature.
So it seems Einstein acknowledged the presence of God in this way.
Einstein also was keen to gain knowledge at every spare moment which goes
hand in hand with sayings in the Quran.
[29:43]
We cite these examples for the people, and
none appreciate them except
the knowledgeable.
[35:28]
Also, the people, the animals, and the livestock come in various colours.
This is why the people who truly reverence GOD are those who are knowledgeable. GOD is Almighty, Forgiving.
Einstein could
not understand how God could reward or punishes objects of His creation…
This indeed may also have been because of misguidance from bible, which
could not explain this phenomenon precisely for a precise mind of Einstein.
Once again things might have had been different if Einstein knew the
Quran and the miracle of 19 and its derivations from the Quran.
However
Einstein had great regard for morality, ‘Morality is of the highest importance
but for us… (Einstein)
Einstein was a
born pacifist.
Although Einstein’s
theory of Relativity was behind the creation of Atom Bomb, he warned us of its
destruction and power, ‘The discovery of nuclear chain reactions need not bring
about the destruction of mankind, any more than did the discovery of matches.
We only must do everything in our power to safeguard against its abuse.’
Einstein as
long ago as 1940’s came up with an idea that there should be a peace keeping
forces e.g. like NATO, he was totally against wars and indeed did not
participate in conscription whilst he was in Germany.
Peace indeed
is integral part of Islam (submission), which Einstein strongly believed in.
And the only reason Einstein sent his famous letter to Roosevelt warning
of Germany’s intentions of building the Atomic Bomb was because he believed that
Germany was willing to destroy most mankind in order to rule the world.
And indeed up
till his death in 1955 his biggest regret was his initiation of Atomic Bomb.
At last
Einstein died in 1955 at the age of 76.
76 is 19 x 4 multiple of 19 the Miracle of 19 which is another sign that
Einstein may have been a Muslim (submitter)…
In Conclusion then
"He even
said, ‘I am a deeply religious non-believer…This is a somewhat new kind of
religion.’ (Einstein)"
I believe what he meant was that he was a non-believer in any
mainstream religions like Judiasm or Christianity, however he was believer in
some power above all the creatures of the Universe as we know Him as God..
If Einstein was a believer in Judiasm and practiced it he would not have been a
believer according to Quran, because a typical Jew is a Idol worshiper, they
have forged their own religious laws which Torah and Quran do not recognise..
Therefore by Einstein admitting that he was not a Jew, but a believer in God, he
proclaimed that he was not an Idol Worshipper and indeed was a believer.
I believe what
Einstein stood for which is that he was a non-believer in any mainstream
religions like Judaism or Christianity, however he was believer in some power
above all the creatures of the Universe as we know Him as God…
If Einstein
was a believer in Judaism and practiced Judaism he would not have been a
believer according to Quran, because a typical Jew is Idol worshiper, they have
forged their own religious laws by obeying two manmade books besides Torah
called Mishnah and Talmud. Since they do not follow the word of God alone, and
have introduced human element in their religion by following man made books like
Mishnah and Talmud they are not believers. Because at the time of Moses there
was only one book Torah which came directly from God and only those were Jews
(believers).
Therefore by
Einstein admitting that he was not a Jew, but a believer in God, he proclaimed
that he was not an Idol Worshipper and indeed was a believer.
Islam
(Submission) does not distinguish between any religion race or creed, anyone who
believes that there is some power whatever you might call it and live a
reasonably moral life is a believer.
Minimum
Requirements for Salvation
[5:69]
Surely, those who believe, those who are Jewish, the converts, and the
Christians; any of them who (1) believe in GOD and (2) believe in the Last Day,
and (3) lead a righteous life, have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve.
The quotes
have been taken from, The Quran (Translated by Dr. Rashad Khalifa) and EINSTEIN
IN HIS OWN WORDS by Anne Rooney.
This book by Anne Rooney contains more Einstein quotes and background to these
quotes, which makes an interesting read.