CREATION

NOOR-E-AQL (LIGHT OF INTELLIGENCE)

Of all created objects, the first to be created was Noor-e-Aql, which is also known as Haqiqat-e-Muhammadiyaah or Noor-e-Muhammadi. Its excellence surpasses that of the entire creation. It was created for the development of all creation. After Allah , the highest rank is that of Haqiqat-e-Muhammadi. This Noor was later created in human form, viz. Muhammad Rasoolullah (SAW).

After having created the Noor of Aql, Allah created the Looh, then the Qalm(Pen), then Maad'dah(Matter), then the Arsh(Divine Throne) and then the Kursi. Thereafter, Malaaikah, Jinn, Jannat, Jahannum, the heavens , planets, etc. were created. The earth was created in six days. Besides the universe which we know of, there exist innumerable other universes.

Different universes are related to different Attributes(Sifaat) of Allah . The manifold effects of the various Attributes of Allah find manifestation in the creation of various universes, each of which is related to a specific Divine Attribute. Among the innumerable universes are three universes of greater significance. These are:

104. Aalam-e-Nasoot (The physical universe of matter).

105. Aalam-e-Malakoot (The universe of the Angels).

106. Aalam-e-Laahoot (The metaphysical universe).

Aalam-e-Nasoot or the material world obtains its tarbiyat (development and sustenance) from Allah's Sifat(attribute) of Ruboobiyat(Attribute of Development). Aalam-e-Malakiyyat or the realm of the Angels is related to Allah's Attribute of Malakiyyat which sustains and develops this realm (of Angels). Aalam-e-Lahoot is the metaphysical or spiritual universe to which the highly developed personalities (i.e.the Auliya) are related. The close servants (Auliyaa) of Allah attain spiritual development by Allah's Attribute of Uloohiyat (Divinity).

ARSH:

The glorious Arsh or Throne of Allah is an object, the splendor and grandeur of which are beyond description. It is the highest and loftiest physical object of creation. All universes are encapsulated by the Arsh. It is the source of control and direction for all creation. It is from the Arsh that all Divine Commands emanate and are transmitted. The Arsh of Allah is borne aloft by eight powerful and noble Malaaikah. The size, power and beauty of these Malaaikah boggle the human mind. Belief in the existence of the Arsh is part of Imaan . However, its description is beyond our knowledge.

KURSI:

The Kursi is a physical structure created after the Arsh. It is below the Arsh. It resembles a chair, hence it is termed Kursi(chair). Its splendour and size too are beyond description.

The Arsh as well as the Kursi being objects of creation, will also one day perish. Its reality and form are unknown to us. Only Allah , the Malaaikah and the Ambiyaa are aware of the actual nature of those wonderful and magnificent creations of Allah . Nevertheless, belief in the existence of the Arsh and Kursi constitutes part of Imaan . Rejection of this belief is kufr.

SIDRATUL MUNTAHAA:

The Sidratul Muntahaa is located on a level lower than the Kursi. This place is the final limit of the Malaaikah. They are not permitted to traverse beyond this point. At this point is located a tree of indescribable splendour, size and beauty. It is a tree of Noor(Celestial Light). All fortunate souls obtain their peace, happiness and tranquility from this source. At all times this Tree of Noor is surrounded by Malaaikah in the way in which a lamp is surrounded by mouths. Belief in the existence of Sidratul Muntahaa constitutes part of Imaan . Of all created beings only Rasoolullah (SAW) was permitted to journey beyond Sidratul Muntahaa on the night of Mi'raj.

BAITUL MA'MOOR:

Below the Kursi is a structure which is the Qiblah of the Angels. This Qiblah of the Malaaikah is known as Baitul Ma'moor. Millions of Malaaikah are perpetually engaged in making Tawaaf of Baitul Ma'moor. The Ka'bah Shareef in Makkah Mukarramah is directly in line with Baitul Ma'moor. An imaginary perpendicular line rising from the top of the Ka'bah will strike the Baitul Ma'moor.

HAYYAATUN NABI:

It is necessary to believe that Rasoolullah (SAW) is alive in his holy qabr. A special kind of superior celestial life has been bestowed to Rasoolullah (SAW). His holy body is protected against decomposition. The belief that Rasoolullah (SAW) is alive in his grave is know as Hayaatun Nabi.

CREATION OF HADHRAT AADAM (ALAYHIS SALAAM):

It is essential to subscribe to the following beliefs regarding Hadhrat Aadam(AS).

107. Aadam(AS) was the first human being created by Allah .

108. Aadam (AS) was created from sand which was taken from the earth.

109. Aadam (AS) was created in Jannat.

110. Hawwaa(AS) was created in Jannat from the left rib of Aadam(AS).

111. The origin of mankind was with Hadhrat Aadam(AS).

CREATION OF MANKIND:

The first humans on earth were Hadhrat Aadam(AS) and Hadhrat Hawwa(AS). Man appeared on earth by the creation of Allah and not by evolution as the kufaar scientists propagate. Man appeared on earth in a state of spiritual, moral, intellectual and physical perfection. Man is not the product of some evolutionary process, which posits apes as the ancestors of man who, in fact, is superior to the Malaaikah.

SIHR:

Sihr or magic is a reality. It is an evil science. It acquisition and practice are haraam and kufr.

CREATION OF EARTH:

The earth is the product of creation by Allah . It is kufr to believe in any of the many theories advanced by the scientists regarding the origin of the earth and the universe