Tradition of Myrobalan Fruit (Hadith al-Halila)
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Author(s): Imam Jafar al-Sadiq
Translator(s): Wali Muhammad C. Momin
Publisher(s): Majlisul Muslemeen
Category: Hadith Collections
Topic Tags: Debate Atheist Miscellaneous information: Reported by his companion
Mufaddal ibn Umar al Jaufi
As recorded by Allamah Majlisi (d. 1110 AH)
in
Bihar al Anwar vol 3 pages 153-196
Person Tags: Imam Ja far al-Sadiq
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A thought provoking dialogue between Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (a) and an atheist physician from India. Using logical arguments and the Myrobalan fruit as its theme the Imam convinces the atheist beyond doubt of the existence and attributes of Almighty Allah.
Foreword
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Says Qur’an:
Allah affirms that there is no god but He; and so do the angels, and those with knowledge, He is established in justice. (3: 19)
Such is the claim of the Qur’an. So when we come across the atheistic people or those who seriously believe in the Theory of Evolution and deny the existence of any Creator of this Universe and its paraphernalia we attribute it to their lack of knowledge either inherent or acquired.
Again, says Qur’an:
“Your God is one God.” (16: 7),
“Allah-there is no deity but He, Living the Eternal.” (2: 257)
This is the assertion of the last Book of Allah revealed to Muhammad (S). But for an explanation of the verses of the Qur’an we must refer either to Muhammad (S) himself to whom it was revealed or to those about whom he did direct us to refer to.
Said Muhammad (S): I am the City of knowledge and ‘Ali is the gate of it.
After ‘Ali (A)
p: 1