Clarifications on Some Questions

[crayon]

I need to add another question.

If Allah had contact with Adam and Eve, why was there such a long course of humanity before Abrahamic religions started that there was no evidence of this specific god being in contact with humans? Wouldn't there at least be a trace of it before that time?

What happens to the people of different cultures that have never heard of this god? Do they go to Hell? And why hadn't Allah reached every culture instead of just one culture and had it spread all across the world?

Even if they were to go to Heaven because they never got the chance to hear of it, why didn't he let them hear of it?

Thanks. :-[

Hmmmm, I never got a notice when this thread was updated?:?

In regards to the first question:
The "abrahamic" religions always existed, even before abraham himself. Noah, Yusuf, Ya'qoob (jacob), ismaeel (ishmael), moses, jesus, muhammad all taught the same message: submission to Allah alone. Everytime a nation fell into disbelief, they were sent a messenger to guide them back to the true path. There are prophets that were sent that we don't even know about. At the time of Adam, people still believed in Allah and worshipped him properly. Eventually, the got sidetracked until very few people believed. So Allah sent a messenger, and then the cycle continued. So there were prophets that were sent between the time of adam and the time of abraham, some we know of, some we don't.

As for the people who never heard of islam, they will be tested on the day of Judgement. This link explains it quite well: http://www.islamqa.com/en/ref/1244

As for your other question, I don't have an answer, inshallah someone with more knowledge can tell us.

And Allah knows best.

 

[YusufNoor]

I need to add another question.

If Allah had contact with Adam and Eve, why was there such a long course of humanity before Abrahamic religions started that there was no evidence of this specific god being in contact with humans? Wouldn't there at least be a trace of it before that time?


actually, the Qur'an states that EVERY NATION, up until the time of Abraham(peace be upon him), received Revelation. what made Abraham(peace be upon him) so unique was that AFTER him, ALL of the Prophets and Messengers were from his descendants.

What happens to the people of different cultures that have never heard of this god? Do they go to Hell? And why hadn't Allah reached every culture instead of just one culture and had it spread all across the world?

IF you were NEVER tested than you will receive a test on Qiyama[the Day of Judgment], BUT i don't have the daleel[proof/evidence] of that.

Even if they were to go to Heaven because they never got the chance to hear of it, why didn't he let them hear of it?

MAYBE it was Allah's Mercy! as one would assume that a test AFTER you have lived would be proof that the One testing you have the Power/Right to do so, and Allah knows best.

Thanks. :-[

here are the evidences for the 1st answer:

[6.42] And certainly We sent (apostles) to nations before you then We seized them with distress and affliction in order that they might humble themselves.

[10.47] And every nation had an apostle; so when their apostle came, the matter was decided between them with justice and they shall not be dealt with unjustly.

[15.10] And certainly We sent (apostles) before you among the nations of yore.

[16.36] And certainly We raised in every nation an apostle saying: Serve Allah and shun the Shaitan. So there were some of them whom Allah guided and there were others against whom error was due; therefore travel in the land, then see what was the end of the rejecters

[16.63] By Allah, most certainly We sent (apostles) to nations before you, but the Shaitan made their deeds fair-seeming to them, so he is their guardian today, and they shall have a painful punishment.

[22.34] And to every nation We appointed acts of devotion that they may mention the name of Allah on what He has given them of the cattle quadrupeds; so your God is One God, therefore to Him should you submit, and give good news to the humble,

[22.67] To every nation We appointed acts of devotion which they observe, therefore they should not dispute with you about the matter and call to your Lord; most surely you are on a right way.

[27.83] And on the day when We will gather from every nation a party from among those who rejected Our communications, then they shall be formed into groups.

[29.18] And if you reject (the truth), nations before you did indeed reject (the truth); and nothing is incumbent on the apostle but a plain delivering (of the message).

[40.5] The people of Nuh and the parties after them rejected (prophets) before them, and every nation purposed against their apostle to destroy him, and they disputed by means of the falsehood that they might thereby render null the truth, therefore I destroyed them; how was then My retribution!

regarding the 2nd part of your question, here is an Hadeeth from Sahih Bukhari:

Volume 8, Book 76, Number 476:

Narrated Abu Huraira:

I heard Allah's Apostle saying, Verily Allah created Mercy. The day He created it, He made it into one hundred parts. He withheld with Him ninety-nine parts, and sent its one part to all His creatures. Had the non-believer known of all the Mercy which is in the Hands of Allah, he would not lose hope of entering Paradise, and had the believer known of all the punishment which is present with Allah, he would not consider himself safe from the Hell-Fire."

i love this Hadeeth, it's a part of my sig. keep in mind that Allah punished people for REJECTING His message, NOT for not knowing what it was!

also the Opening Surah of the Qur'an, Al Fatihah is recited by Muslims at 17 times a day in Salat. if goes [something] like this:

1: BismiAllahi arRahman irRaheem
2: Alhamdulillahi Rabbial AAlameen
3: ArRahman irRaheem
4: Maliki Yawmid Deen
5: Iyyaka NAA'budu wa-Iyyaka NastAA'een
6: Ihdinaas Sirataal mustaqeem
7: Sirataal Latheena AnAAamta AAalayhim Ghayrial Maghdoobi AAalayhim Walaad Dalleen

it translation something, [but MUCH more than] this [by Muhsin Khan]:

1:In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.
2: All the praises and thanks be to Allah, the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists).
3: The Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.
4: The Only Owner (and the Only Ruling Judge) of the Day of Recompense (i.e. the Day of Resurrection)
5: You (Alone) we worship, and you (Alone) we ask for help (for each and everything).
6: Guide us to the Straight Way
7: The Way of those on whom You have bestowed Your Grace , not (the way) of those who earned Your Anger (such as the Jews), nor of those who went astray (such as the Christians)

if you notice the 1st and 3rd Ayats, Allah is referred to as:
ArRahman irRaheem
various trasnlation of that are:

Muhsin Khan: The Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.
Yusuf Ali: Most Gracious, Most Merciful;
Pickthal: The Beneficent, the Merciful.
Shakir: The Beneficent, the Merciful.
Sahih International: The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful,
Dr. Ghali: The All-Merciful, The Ever-Merciful.

and some say:
the Most Merciful, the Giver of Mercy

so you see, we refer to Allah by His Attributes of Mercy and NOT by His Attributes as Punisher! hence you could call Islam the Gospel [Good News] of Allah Subhannahu Wa Ta' Aala!

does this help you?