Monotheism in the Age of Science CONTENTS
English book, p. 45
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
MONOTHEISM IN THE AGE OF SCIENCE Moreover, modern science has provided evidence that everything on Earth or in the vast expanse of space is nothing but helpless creations bound by the unchanging laws of nature. They lack any personal choice or power to any extent. However, superstitions have not completely disappeared. Even today, millions of people believe in various mysterious superstitions throughout the world. For instance, many among the educated class do not worship idols, but they have yet to discover God. The only difference is that while their ancestors were engaged in idol worship, they have replaced it with another deity in the form of the laws of nature. This belief has become deeply ingrained in their minds, much like how ancient humans embraced gods and goddesses. In ancient times, many evils afflicted human life and society, depriving human beings of their dignity. The Prophet of Islam and his Companions initiated a revolution based on monotheism that liberated the world from that dark age and propelled humanity into a period of true progress. For the first time, humanity experienced the blessings destined for them by God. However, due to self-created superstitions, human beings had deprived themselves of

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