Shakeel try to get prepared from Maudodi or Dogar's book these are considered bible for Islmiat of CSS.......In which you can have each an every thing to the point stuff, besides Net is the genie of Aladin .....

I have also notes of CSP Afshan. She has done amazing job to cover Islamiat in form of notes... InshALLAH I will post them into CSSFORUM soon and drop your mail address in your profile I will mail you. In these sources, you can also outstanding studies regarding comparison of major religon of the word as well.

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Okay sara, I will be grateful to you for this.
No one is taking part in discussion now a days with good zeal. I think our decision of selecting Islamiat at this stage has not been effective. All those members who were the dynamic part of our group in Pakistan affairs discussion seem to have lost somewhere. It is not a good sign. We solve one question of Islamiat within three days, which too is solved averagely by 2 or 3 people. With such state of affairs we will not be able to cover even the most important things of compulsory subjects, what to speak of general topics or topics pertaining to optional subjects.. I request to all active members of this thread to be in touch with us and keep up sending their attempts on regular basis.

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Shakeel don't worry keep your mission on. However, this is beneficial for those who are participating and attempting their attempts, we can only suggest them, we can only let them know the right way of preparation. Nothing more than that. Nevertheless, some active members are getting busy owing to some works. Among them some members have contacted me, PeralyS sent me mail that She was busy for some days owing to her personal work and said after resolving her problem she soon would get in touch with us as soon as possible. I also spoke with Alikhoso Hashmat on Cell, he is at his home town, because he said that he would get in touch with us after leaving his home to the place where he use to do preparation and would participate regularly. Besides, I don't know about Fassi that why he is not taking place in this vital thread. However, Shahreenaa, me and you are the regular members and some other new members have raised and are taking place. Also I have spoken with marilatif , CSP he will get in touch with us as well. So, Shakeel don't worry we are enough to get our goal hit and going well just take part regularly. And other active members will take part inshALLAH.

I wish you best of Luck......

Dear respected active and other members, I've posted the new question yesterday but still no one has answered, that's not fair...

So, after a lot of personal research, I'm going to post my answer. Please do evaluate it.



Q:6- What is concept of creation of universe according to Islam and science and what is the place of human in this universe and Islam? Discuss (16 Marks)

Concept of Creation of Universe According to Islam and Science

Introduction:

The Islamic view toward the universe is an intellectual, scientific view that creates the human emotions and feelings toward the greatness of Allah the creator. It also creates emotions and feelings toward the smallness of the human being and his weakness in front of this universe, which leads to the necessity to submit to Allah (s.w.t)

The descriptions of creation in the Quran are not intended as dry historical accounts, but rather to engage the reader in contemplating the lessons to be learned from it. The act of creation, therefore, is frequently spoken of as a way of drawing the reader into thinking about the order in all things, and the All-Knowing Creator Who is behind it all. For example:
"Verily in the heavens and the earth are signs for those who believe. And in the creation of yourselves, and the fact that animals are scattered (through the earth), are signs for those of assured faith. And in the alternation of night and day, and that fact that Allah sends down sustenance from the sky, and revives therewith the earth after its death, and in the change of the winds, are signs for those who are wise" (45:3-5).

Big Bang Theory?

The creation of the universe is explained by astrophysicists in a widely accepted phenomenon, popularly known as the 'Big Bang'. It is supported by observational and experimental data gathered by astronomers and astrophysicists for decades. According to the 'Big Bang', the whole universe was initially one big mass (Primary Nebula). Then there was a 'Big Bang' (Secondary Separation) which resulted in the formation of Galaxies. These then divided to form stars, planets, the sun, the moon, etc.

Islamic Concept vs. Big Bang:

Islam is a scientifically inclined religion, so, while describing the creation of the "heavens and the earth," the Quran does not discount the theory of a "Big Bang" explosion at the start of it all. In fact, the Quran says that "the heavens and the earth were joined together as one unit, before We clove them asunder" (21:30). Following this big explosion, Allah "turned to the sky, and it had been (as) smoke. He said to it and to the earth: 'Come together, willingly or unwillingly.' They said: 'We come (together) in willing obedience'" (41:11). Thus the elements and what was to become the planets and stars began to cool, come together, and form into shape, following the natural laws that Allah established in the universe.

Again, this fact is a corollary to the 'Big Bang' and was not known to the Arabs during the time of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.w). What then, could have been the source of this knowledge? The Quran further states that Allah created the sun, the moon, and the planets, each with their own individual courses or orbits. "It is He Who created the night and the day, and the sun and the moon; all (the celestial bodies) swim along, each in its rounded course" (21:33).

Concept of Expansion of Universe In Quran and Science: The Quran also does not rule out the idea that the universe is continuing to expand. "The heavens, We have built them with power. And verily, We are expanding it" (51:47). There has been some historical debate among Muslim scholars about the precise meaning of this verse, since knowledge of the universe's expansion was only recently discovered.

Concept of Creation of Universe in Six Days: The Quran states that "Allah created the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them, in six days" (7:54). While on the surface this might seem similar to the account related in the Bible, there are some important distinctions.
The verses that mention "six days" use the Arabic word "youm" (day). This word appears several other times in the Quran, each denoting a different measurement of time. In one case, the measure of a day is equated with 50,000 years (70:4), whereas another verse states that "a day in the sight of your Lord is like 1,000 years of your reckoning" (22:47). The word "youm" is thus understood, within the Qur'an, to be a long period of time -- an era or eon. Therefore, Muslims interpret the description of a "six day" creation as six distinct periods or eons. The length of these periods is not precisely defined, nor are the specific developments that took place during each period.

Throne of Allah (s.w.t): After completing the Creation, the Quran describes that Allah (s.w.t) "settled Himself upon the Throne" (57:4) to oversee His work.

The On-Going Process of Creation: A distinct point is made to counter the Biblical idea of a day of rest: "We created the heavens and the earth and all that is between them in six days, nor did any sense of weariness touch Us" (50:38). Allah (s.w.t) is never "done" with His work, because the process of creation is on-going. Each new child who is born, every seed that sprouts into a sapling, every new species that appears on earth, is part of the on-going process of Allah (s.w.t)'s creation. "He it is Who created the heavens and the earth in six days, then established Himself on the Throne. He knows what enters within the heart of the earth, and what comes forth out of it, what comes down from heaven, and what mounts up to it. And He is with you wherever you may be. And Allah (s.w.t) sees well all that you do" (57:4).

The Quranic account of creation is in line with modern scientific thought about the development of the universe and life on earth. Muslims acknowledge that life developed over a long period of time, but see Allah (s.w.t)'s power behind it all. Descriptions of creation in the Quran are set in context to remind the readers of Allah (s.w.t)'s majesty and wisdom.
"What is the matter with you, that you are not conscious of Allah's majesty, seeing that it is He Who has created you in diverse stages? See you not how Allah has created the seven heavens one above another, and made the moon a light in their midst, and made the sun as a (glorious) lamp? And Allah has produced you from the earth, growing (gradually)" (71:13-17).

Life Came From Water The Quran describes that Allah "made from water every living thing" (21:30). Another verse describes how "Allah has created every animal from water. Of them are some that creep on their bellies, some that walk on two legs, and some that walk on four. Allah creates what He wills, for truly Allah has power over all things" (24:45). These verses support the scientific theory that life began in the Earth's oceans.





Introduction:

What is the appropriate conduct for man in this life and what is his place in the universe. These questions have always been of fundamental importance. Both are interconnected so that one cannot properly by answered without the other. Realisation of what status he has in this life influences man’s attitude. Just as an uninvited guest would not behave as the chief guest of a banquet, the attitude of one who regards himself as a cog of the machine will entirely be different from the user or controller of the machine. The former, bound to the machine, would move with its rotation and working while the latter will control the working of the machine to meet his own ends. Similarly if a man considers himself an animal, albeit a developed animal, he cannot rise to the ranks of human because despite the highest development, an animal will remain an animal. A monkey can learn a lot but cannot become Socrates or Aristotle, One who is mindful of his status of a crowning creation of the universe, a master-piece of the All-wise and All-powerful who breathed His soul in him and honoured him with His divine spark, will certainly have a very different attitude. This attitude is mainly regulated by man's status and responsibilities in relation to his position in the universe.

Ancient And Scholarly Point of View:

Regarding the above said questions and their answers; different thinkers, philosophers and intellectuals of all times can be categorized into 4 groups.
1) The first group of philosophers is of those who equated man with animals, worms, beasts, etc. In their opinion, man will meet the same fate as these animals. Man has no precedence over them. The difference in certain attributes is not of much importance as similar differences are also present among the animals themselves.
2) The second group is of those philosophers who hold man a part of universal machine; the importance is that of the machine and not of the part. The wheel of the universal machine is rotating and man, like everything else in the universe, is playing his role. He is tied to it and his end is tagged to it. Great philosophers including Spinoza are included this group.
3) The third group is of those for whom man is the subject and fundamental purpose of the creation of the universe. He is the crown creation and the whole universe has been designed to his purpose. This group includes all great philosophers like, Socrates, Sophists, Plato, Aristotle and Kant etc.
4) Our present day philosopher, under the influence of science, thinks that he will shortly conquer the universe with the help of science and will also become its lord and master. He does not attach any importance to Allah (s.w.t) and is dreaming to become its master himself. Obviously his position is different but, actually, he belongs to the third one.

Adam or Apes and Islamic Concept?

Where do human beings fit into the development of life on Earth? Scientific theories currently hold that Homo sapiens evolved from earlier forms of hominoid primates approximately 3 million to 6 million years ago. However, the lines of descent between species are widely debated and not proven.
While Islam recognizes the general idea of the development of life over a period of time, human beings are considered different. Islam teaches that human beings are a unique life form that was created by Allah (s.w.t) in a special way, with gifts and abilities that had not yet been seen on earth. In short, Muslims do not believe that human beings randomly evolved from apes. The Qur'an makes brief mention of a group of people who were punished by Allah (s.w.t) for their disobedience and transgression, “When in their insolence they transgressed [all] prohibitions, We said to them: ‘Be ye apes, despised and rejected’” (Qur'an 7:166).

Many Muslim scholars however interpret this to mean that these human beings were literally turned into apes by Allah (s.w.t) . Islam teaches that human beings are a special creation of Allah (s.w.t) , given a special nature and an important role. Therefore, human being is the prime creation of Allah (s.w.t). He says, "We have indeed honoured the children of Adam; spread them in the land and the sea, provided them with good things; and preferred them in esteem over many things that we have created." (17:70)

Consequently, the life of human beings began with the creation of two people, a male and a female named Adam and Hawwa (Eve) not from apes. The Quran describes how Allah created Adam: "We created man from sounding clay, from mud moulded into shape..." (15:26). And, "He began the creation of man from clay, and made his progeny from a quintessence of fluid" (32:7-8). Thus, human beings have a fundamental attachment to the earth. While the creation of Eve is not described in detail, the Quran does make it clear that a "mate" was created with Adam, from the same nature and soul. "It is He Who created you from a single person, and made his mate of like nature, in order that he might dwell with her in love" (7:189). She is not mentioned by name in the Qur'an, but in Islamic tradition she is known as "Hawwa" (Eve).

From these two individuals, generations of human beings have inhabited the earth. "Oh humankind! We created you from a single pair of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, so that you may know each other (not that ye may despise each other). Verily the most honoured among you in the sight of Allah is the who is the most righteous of you. And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things)" (49:13).

Critical Analysis:

The philosophers in the first group did not realise the importance either of the universe or man, as if they found the precious ‘Koh-i-Noor’ pearl from the garbage and they mistook it to be a commonplace stone. Otherwise, it is a that if a person ponders over the greatness, sublimity, grandeur, modes and wonders of this universe, he is dumfounded by the great and ingenious universe. If someone has the audacity to call the Red Fort a stable, he would hardly be a same person? Only a fool would consider such a great universe, which is manifest of the highest wisdom, to be useless. It is impossible to believe the destiny of man to be that of animals in the face of his capabilities, intelligence, sagacity and potential. While sitting in his room, man is capable of measuring the distance of the sun from the earth and the time its rays reach the earth. It would be foolish to hold about such an intelligent being that he would die as an ass and come to his end just like an animal. Such a concept would negate the purposefulness of the universe as well as of mankind and would reduce this universe to as absurdity. If man perishes like other animals, the universe is deprived of its purpose and responsibility and accountability is lifted and the universe becomes a play boy's game who discards the game as soon as he has enjoyed it to the fill. Can it be said about the great universe full of wisdom that it is a playboy’s game without a purpose? Man – a thinking being – perceives the grandeur and magnificence of this universe and exclaims O Lord Ye created it not aimlessly.

In short, the universe as a whole is a creation of Allah (s.w.t) that created it for a purpose. Even everything which you witnessed today is cratered for a purpose. As Allah Says in Qur'an "We have not created the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them, for mere play, we created them not except with truth, but most of the do not know." [44: 38-39] Similarly, on another place Allah (s.w.t) says "We have not created the heavens and the earth and all that is between them for mere play. If We wanted to create aimless things, we would have done it if we were going to do (that)." [21:16-17]

Hence, Allah (s.w.t) has not created anything without purpose. Erath, Moon, Sun Galaxies these all the best creation of Allah (s.w.t) and these all are fully exploit in the wellbeing for human being. Human is also the beautiful creation of Allah (s.w.t) with a particular purpose as mentioned in Qur'an “And I did not Create the jinn and humans except they should worship Me.” [51:56] Similarly, at another place in Quran purpose of human creation is clearly mentioned “He Who created Death and Life, that He may test which of you is best in deed: and He is the Exalted in Might, Oft-Forgiving.” [67:2]

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I know its a little bit lengthy but the sole purpose was to answer adequately because no one was interested in answering the question......


Regards..

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Fassi... Your this attempt is astonishing, Your references and way of presentation is well managed. Good research and it is scholarly attempt. Your introductions are amazing.

Besides, I am going to attempt this question, now my net has been ok.

I give you 15/16

Regards.......

O thats great sara what a strategy you have ... It is really really very helpful for preparation of islamiat paper. Why not we should share islamiat mcqs (confirmed mean rectified) ?????

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First of all you are welcome in this thread. You have given a good idea but first we have to complete our subjective portion. Then we will also do mcqs sort of question. You can take part in this thread it is a very vital and benificial for CSS..




Thanks......

Sara.....

Q:6- What is concept of creation of universe according to Islam and science and what is the place of human in this universe and Islam? Discuss (16 Marks)

Outlines
Introduction
Creation of this Universe according to Science
-1- God wanted to be known
-2- God wanted that Man and Jin would worshipped Him
Creation of this Universe according to Islam
Creation Process of this Universe According to Quran and Hadith
Place of Human in this Universe according to Science
Place of Human in this Universe according to Islam
Conclusion


Introduction
This Universe has been created by Almighty Allah. However, there are a lot of other assumptions are seen and discussed by the prominent personalities of the major religions about the said matter. On the other hand, according to science this Universe has been built accidentally and they are considered as a mother nature. Besides the philosophers have been giving their own philosophies about the creation of this universe. Moreover, the place of human and his creations has been a big question mark to the great extent. Thus, Deen e Islam has proved about this universe creation and the real place and status of man exclusively according to the light of Quran and Hadith. Despite of solved this problem by Islam, there are diverse assumptions and perceptions have been built by Scientists and philosophers.

Creation of this Universe according to Science
According to Science this universe has been built accidentally and they have proven it according to the big bang theory. However, Science has not answered about the creator of this universe so far. According to them this universe came into existence scientifically and they give examples and experiments which are all based on purely science. For instance science has proved the formula of water H2O but they have not proved and disclosed that who has created this water. Therefore, a lot of questions come into existence in our mind that there is some one who runs this universe exclusively. Because in this universe nothing is without reason. All things have been created owing to reasonable aspects. For instance, the Sun gives us heat and energy, mountains give us minerals, seas and canals give us water. It can be said that all things have been created pre-planned and they have their own functions. On the other hand philosophers have tried their best to prove but also have not proved the said queries with satisfactory. Thus, the religions have been trying their best to prove these hurdles and questions before the prosperity and peace of human being. Among the religion Deen e Islam has proved it very practically and with highly concrete examples according to the Quran and Sunnah.

Creation of this Universe according to Islam
There are a lot of religions but among them the Deen e Islam is the best one. Because it is the complete code of life. It gives us all solution about each an every thing. According to Den e Islam. This universe has been created by Almighty Allah. Now a question arises that why this universe has been built by Allah Almighty? In this regard there are two things which are extremely necessary to be understood in order to understand the creation of this universe and its process with concrete references as well.

1- God wanted to be known
As a matter of fact, Allah has a lot of Angeles, which are praying day and night since a long time till now. And he is well known by them. Then why almighty Allah has created this universe? The answer is that Allah created human being and gave him freedom in order to do good deeds and bad deeds. For instance, when Almighty Allah created Adam with clay. Then He ordered His Angeles to bow him. All angels bowed except Satan. Because according to Satan the clay is not higher than fire. And he did not bow him. Right after that Almighty Allah ordered Satan to get out from there. After that Satan said that he would get the human being in the fold of bad deeds. Almighty Allah said that the people who would be good and my follower would not go under Stan’s bad deeds except bad deed doer. However, in this perspective it can be said that Almighty Allah gave a freedom to the people to do either good or bad deeds. Good and Lover of Almighty of Allah would not do bad deeeds. The bad deed doers would go further with bad deeds owing to control of Satan owing to the lack of belief in God (ALLAH). Thus, the bad deed doers would be punished with Satan because of not knowing to Almighty Allah and His creation.

2- God wanted that Man and Jin would worshipped Him.
The second concept of the creation of this universe is that Allah wanted the Man and Jin for worshiping. According to Surah Az-Zariyat :56 ‘I have not created the Jinn and humankind for any other purpose except that they worship me. Therefore, in this Ayat it is crystal clear that Almighty Allah has created the human being for His worshiping.

Creation Process of this Universe According to the Quran and Hadith
It is well explained in the Holoy Quran and Hadith that this universe was created in Six days. However, Soon after creating this world Almighty Allah created Adam and Hawa then He expended their population in all over the world. However, Satans also have the main purpose in the creation of the human that Almighty Allah has given the freedom to human that whatever they want do to weather they follow Islam or follow any other religion under the bad deeds of Satan. These are the main thing that is why this universe has been created. Although, the process of the universe was made like first Allah made this Universe in process of Kun Fayakun. According to this act Allah created water, mountains, earth, and all astronomical objects means each an every thing and made His divine and natural and unique rule of law. All things are being controlled by Him. Even a piece of leave can not be moved without His order. Therefore, He is the Supreme authority over each an every thing in this universe.

Place of Human in this Universe according to Science
As it is discussed above that the Huamn being is made by Allah for His worshipping. But according to Science human has been born owing to mother nature and it is a part of accident similarly like the Universe cam into existence. However, Science has worked outstandingly and made the life of human comfort in all perspective. With the advancement of science, especially western societies do not consider divine things. However, most of the scientists have made many things owing to reading of divine books. In the four divine books, especially in the Quran a lot of scientific things are given for Human being. As the western scientists have many astronomical, medical, and physcial also moral code of conducts and produced, discovered and invented a lot of things with the great divine source. However, human being’s life has been comfortable and prosper. In connection with science human have got his physical needs and from the divine revelation and the Holy Books human being has been influenced and spend his life peacefully. Therefore, it can be said that not only religions have given the life of prosper aspects and in comfort but also human’s place in this universe have completely been in peace owing to the religions. Whereas Science has an also astonishing importance in this way and the place of human in this universe according to science has been in peace and prosperity as well.

Conclusion
To the conclude it has been crystal clear that this universe is built by Almighty Allah and It is the Kun Fayakun divine act of Allah to be created this world. Moreover, the science has also proved her self to provide prosperity to human being but the religions, especially Islam has proved amazing concept of this universe that this universe is for Human being and Allah has created Human being as a Ashraful Makhlookat. Moreover, Man has astonishing importance in this universe because it is the unique and astonishing creation of Almighty Allah.

Extremely sorry for late reply owing to some personal work of my home. InshALLAH I will be posting the questions on daily basis like earlier and all members are highly requested to check my attempt and criticize as much as you can. Particularly our active members and other new members also are highly requested to take part in this thread and also check my attempt and mark it. InshALLAH I will be keep in touch with this thread on the regular basis. And members are requested to take part practically and don't spend time in this vital and beneficial exercise and practice because time is very short. As we have to cover other subjects as well.

Dear active members where are you yaar, participate dears, especially shakeel, pearlsyS, pearl , fassi, tobabr and other members are requested to attempt your answers as well.

Thanks....


Regards.....

Sara......

Extremely sorry for late reply owing to some personal work of my home. InshALLAH I will be posting the questions on daily basis like earlier and all members are highly requested to check my attempt and criticize as much as you can. Particularly our active members and other new members also are highly requested to take part in this thread and also check my attempt and mark it. InshALLAH I will be keep in touch with this thread on the regular basis. And members are requested to take part practically and do* spend time in this vital and beneficial exercise and practice because time is very short. As we have to cover other subjects as well.

Dear active members where are you yaar, participate dears, especially shakeel, pearlsyS, pearl , fassi, tobabr and other members are requested to attempt your answers as well.

Thanks....


Regards.....

Sara......