Does New Moon Mean Something Divine?

NO!

2:189 They ask you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) about the new moons. Say: These are signs to mark fixed periods of time for mankind and for the pilgrimage. ....

10:5  It is He Who made the sun a shining thing and the moon as a light and measured out for it stages that you might know the number of years and the reckoning. Allah did not create this but in truth. He explains the Ayat (proofs, evidence, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) in detail for people who have knowledge. 

36:37	And a sign to them is the night: We draw forth from it the day, then lo! they are in the dark;
36:38	And the sun runs on to a term appointed for it; that is the ordinance of the Mighty, the Knowing.
36:39	And (as for) the moon, We have ordained for it stages till it becomes again as an old dry palm branch.
36:40	Neither is it allowable to the sun that it should overtake the moon, nor can the night outstrip the day; and all float on in a sphere.

STORY OF PROPHET ABRAHIM (A.)

6:74	And when Ibrahim said to his sire, Azar: Do you take idols for gods? Surely I see you and your people in manifest error.
6:75	And thus did We show Ibrahim the kingdom of the heavens and the earth and that he might be of those who are sure.
6:76	So when the night over-shadowed him, he saw a star; said he: Is this my Lord? So when it set, he said: I do not love the setting ones.
6:77	Then when he saw the moon rising, he said: Is this my Lord? So when it set, he said: If my Lord had not guided me I should certainly be of the erring people.
6:78	Then when he saw the sun rising, he said: Is this my Lord? Is this the greatest? So when it set, he said: O my people! surely I am clear of what you set up (with Allah).
6:79	Surely I have turned myself, being upright, wholly to Him Who originated the heavens and the earth, and I am not of the polytheists.
6:80	And his people disputed with him. He said: Do you dispute with me respecting Allah? And He has guided me indeed; and I do not fear in any way those that you set up with Him, unless my Lord pleases; my Lord comprehends all things in His knowledge; will you not then mind?
6:81	And how should I fear what you have set up (with Him), while you do not fear that you have set up with Allah that for which He has not sent down to you any authority; which then of the two parties is surer of security, if you know?
6:82	Those who believe and do not mix up their faith with iniquity, those are they who shall have the security and they are those who go aright.
6:83	And this was Our argument which we gave to Ibrahim against his people; We exalt in dignity whom We please; surely your Lord is Wise, Knowing.

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Should Muslim take the New Moon (Hilaal) as a Symbol to create any confusion? 

Do you know Non-Muslim think that Muslims believe in the old Moon Godess of Pagans (Na'aouzubillah!)

Think!!

Challenges to Atheists

Does God Exist - Things to Consider
Once you're ready to ask the question, "does God exist?" here are a few observations to consider as you begin your search for an objective answer:

• Discoveries in astronomy have shown beyond a reasonable doubt that the universe did, in fact, have a beginning. There was a single moment of creation.
• Advances in molecular biology have revealed vast amounts of information encoded in each and every living cell, and molecular biologists have discovered thousands upon thousands of exquisitely designed machines at the molecular level. Information requires intelligence and design requires a designer.
• Biochemists and mathematicians have calculated the odds against life arising from non-life naturally via unintelligent processes. The odds are astronomical. In fact, scientists aren't even sure if life could have evolved naturally via unintelligent processes. If life did not arise by chance, how did it arise?
• The universe is ordered by natural laws. Where did these laws come from and what purpose do they serve?
• Philosophers agree that a transcendent Law Giver is the only plausible explanation for an objective moral standard. So, ask yourself if you believe in right and wrong and then ask yourself why. Who gave you your conscience? Why does it exist?
• People of every race, creed, color, and culture, both men and women, young and old, wise and foolish, from the educated to the ignorant, claim to have personally experienced something of the supernatural. So what are we supposed to do with these prodigious accounts of divine healing, prophetic revelation, answered prayer, and other miraculous phenomena? Ignorance and imagination may have played a part to be sure, but is there something more?

If your curiosity has been piqued and you desire to look into this matter further, we recommend that you consider the world's assortment of so-called Holy Books. If God does exist, has He revealed Himself? And if He has revealed Himself, surely He exists...


(Adopted From Philosophy All About)

Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

Surah Ar Rahmaan (Click here to listen)

55:0	In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.
55:1	The Beneficent God,
55:2	Taught the Quran.
55:3	He created man,
55:4	Taught him the mode of expression.
55:5	The sun and the moon follow a reckoning.
55:6	And the herbs and the trees do adore (Him).
55:7	And the heaven, He raised it high, and He made the balance
55:8	That you may not be inordinate in respect of the measure.
55:9	And keep up the balance with equity and do not make the measure deficient.
55:10	And the earth, He has set it for living creatures;
55:11	Therein is fruit and palms having sheathed clusters,
55:12	And the grain with (its) husk and fragrance.
55:13	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:14	He created man from dry clay like earthen vessels,
55:15	And He created the jinn of a flame of fire.
55:16	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:17	Lord of the East and Lord of the West.
55:18	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:19	.He has made the two seas to flow freely (so that) they meet together:
55:20	Between them is a barrier which they cannot pass.
55:21	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:22	There come forth from them pearls, both large and small.
55:23	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:24	And His are the ships reared aloft in the sea like mountains.
55:25	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:26	Everyone on it must pass away.
55:27	And there will endure for ever the person of your Lord, the Lord of glory and honor.
55:28	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:29	All those who are in the heavens and the earth ask of Him; every moment He is in a state (of glory).
55:30	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:31	Soon will We apply Ourselves to you, O you two armies.
55:32	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:33	O assembly of the jinn and the men! If you are able to pass through the regions of the heavens and the earth, then pass through; you cannot pass through but with authority.
55:34	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:35	The flames of fire and smoke will be sent on you two, then you will not be able to defend yourselves.
55:36	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:37	And when the heaven is rent asunder, and then becomes red like red hide.
55:38	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:39	So on that day neither man nor jinni shall be asked about his sin.
55:40	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:41	The guilty shall be recognized by their marks, so they shall be seized by the forelocks and the feet.
55:42	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:43	This is the hell which the guilty called a lie.
55:44	Round about shall they go between it and hot, boiling water.
55:45	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:46	And for him who fears to stand before his Lord are two gardens.
55:47	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:48	Having in them various kinds.
55:49	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:50	In both of them are two fountains flowing.
55:51	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:52	In both of them are two pairs of every fruit.
55:53	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:54	Reclining on beds, the inner coverings of which are of silk brocade; and the fruits of the two gardens shall be within reach.
55:55	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:56	In them shall be those who restrained their eyes; before them neither man nor jinni shall have touched them.
55:57	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:58	As though they were rubies and pearls.
55:59	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:60	Is the reward of goodness aught but goodness?
55:61	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:62	And besides these two are two (other) gardens:
55:63	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:64	Both inclining to blackness.
55:65	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:66	In both of them are two springs gushing forth.
55:67	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:68	In both are fruits and palms and pomegranates.
55:69	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:70	In them are goodly things, beautiful ones.
55:71	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:72	Pure ones confined to the pavilions.
55:73	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:74	Man has not touched them before them nor jinni.
55:75	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:76	Reclining on green cushions and beautiful carpets.
55:77	Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
55:78	Blessed be the name of your Lord, the Lord of Glory and Honor!

God is Near!

[50:16] And certainly We created man, and We know what his mind suggests to him, and We are nearer to him than his life-vein.
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2:186     And when My servants ask you concerning Me, then surely I am very near; I answer the prayer of the suppliant when he calls on Me, so they should answer My call and believe in Me that they may walk in the right way.

40:60 Pray to Me and I will answer you'!!!

Attributes of Allah

وَلِلَّهِ ٱلۡأَسۡمَآءُ ٱلۡحُسۡنَىٰ فَٱدۡعُوهُ بِہَا‌ۖ وَذَرُواْ ٱلَّذِينَ يُلۡحِدُونَ فِىٓ أَسۡمَـٰٓٮِٕهِۦ‌ۚ سَيُجۡزَوۡنَ مَا كَانُواْ يَعۡمَلُونَ (١٨٠)

Allah's are the fairest names. Invoke Him by them. And leave the company of those who blaspheme His names. They will be requited what they do. (180)
verses 12:110, 20:8 and 59:24 

also mention ٱلۡأَسۡمَآءُ ٱلۡحُسۡنَىٰ


Click here to Listen to 99 Attributes of Allah

The Quran mentions many 
Names or Attributes of 
Allah, called
ٱلۡأَسۡمَآءُ ٱلۡحُسۡنَىٰ

Let's Explore...!!

* Verses 6:18 and 6:61   وَهُوَ ٱلۡقَاهِرُ  means "Omnipotent, Supreme"
verse 7:127  وَإِنَّا فَوۡقَهُمۡ قَـٰهِرُونَ means " we are dominant over them"
* verse 2:19  وَٱللَّهُ مُحِيطُۢ بِٱلۡكَـٰفِرِينَ  and  مُحِيطُۢ means Surrounding, Mindful, Conscious and Attentive...
verse 85:20 also mentions it.
* verses 3:53 and 8:30 mention  وَٱللَّهُ خَيۡرُ ٱلۡمَـٰكِرِينَ Allah is better of the Tricksters.
* verses 2:108 مِن وَلِىٍّ۬ وَلَا نَصِيرٍand in 4:45  وَكَفَىٰ بِٱللَّهِ وَلِيًّ۬ا وَكَفَىٰ بِٱللَّهِ نَصِيرً۬ا ...Here   نَصِيرٍ means Supporter, Protector, Defender, Helper...
* verses 2:158 and 4:147  
 وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ شَاڪِرًا عَلِيمً۬ا  and here شَاڪِرًا means Responsive, Appreciative
verses 13:34 and 40:21
 وَاقٍ۬ means Protector, Preserver, Defensive
Verse 2:186 and 11:61 
 قَرِيبٌ‌ۖ  means close, near 
Verses 2:20, 2:106, 2:109...and several verses
قَدِيرٌ۬ means All Powerful, All Capable
verse 2:203, 3:19, 3:199,5:4, and more..
وَٱللَّهُ سَرِيعُ ٱلۡحِسَابِ means Allah is "Swift at reckoning
verse 6:165, 7:167
إِنَّ رَبَّكَ سَرِيعُ ٱلۡعِقَابِ means Surely your Lord is "Quick in retribution"
verse 2:196 2:211 3:11 3:144 ...and more...
أَنَّ ٱللَّهَ شَدِيدُ ٱلۡعِقَابِ means Allah is "Severe in punishment"
verses 22:78, 47:11 
 مَوۡلَىٰ means Guardian, Protector
verses 7:190 and 27:63
تَعَـٰلَى means Exalted
verse 20:73
أَبۡقَىٰٓ means Everlasting
verse 12:21 
 غَالِبٌ means Predominant, Controller
verse 2:98
ٱللَّهَ عَدُوٌّ۬ لِّلۡكَـٰفِرِينَ
 عَدُوٌّ۬ means Foe, Enemy, Opponent
verses 2:106, 3:74, 8:29, 62:4 
 وَٱللَّهُ ذُو ٱلۡفَضۡلِ ٱلۡعَظِيمِ
means Allah is the "Lord/Possessor of Infinite Bounty"
verse 51:58 
 ذُو ٱلۡقُوَّةِ ٱلۡمَتِينُ means "Lord/Possessor of unbreakable Strength"
verse 2:33
 إِنِّىٓ أَعۡلَمُ غَيۡبَ  means"I'm the"knower of Hidden/Unseen"
verses 5:109, 5:116, 977
 عَلَّـٰمُ ٱلۡغُيُوبِ means knower of the hidden/unseen
verses 5:95, 14:4
ذُو ٱنتِقَامٍ۬ means "Lord/Possessor of retribution"
verse 62:11
وَٱللَّهُ خَيۡرُ ٱلرَّٲزِقِينَ means Allah is "the Best of Providers"
verse 23:11
 ٱللَّهُ أَحۡسَنُ ٱلۡخَـٰلِقِينَ  means" Allah is "the Best of Creators"
verse 24:25
 أَنَّ ٱللَّهَ هُوَ ٱلۡحَقُّ ٱلۡمُبِينُ means Allah is the "Truth Manifest/Signified Truth"
verse 27:26 
هُوَ رَبُّ ٱلۡعَرۡشِ ٱلۡعَظِيم means "Lord of Throne Supreme"
verse 95:8
أَحۡكَمِ ٱلۡحَـٰكِمِينَ means "The Wisest of Judge"
Some more Names of Allah in Quran

verses 6:70 and 32:4

شفيع 

mediator, intermediator, 

intermediary, intercessor

verses 6:15, 12:101, 14:11,39:46 and 

42:11

 فَاطِرُ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٲتِ وَٱلۡأَرۡضِ‌ۚ

The Creator of the heavens and the 

earth.

فاطر

means Originator, Creator, Maker

verses 17:93, 27:8

سبحان 

means 

Holy, Pure, Greatest

verse 112: 1

 اَحَد


One, Only

verses  23:29

خَيۡرُ ٱلۡمُنزِلِينَ 

The Best One to Land

verse 40:3 

 ذِى ٱلطَّوۡلِۖ

Lord of Bounty, Bountiful, One with 
long reach

verses 6:73, 9:93, 9:104 and 

several

 عَـٰلِمِ ٱلۡغَيۡبِ وَٱلشَّهَـٰدَةِ

The Knower of  unseen and seen

39:38 قُلۡ حَسۡبِىَ ٱللَّهُ‌ۖ عَلَيۡهِ يَتَوَڪَّلُ ٱلۡمُتَوَكِّلُونَ
Sufficient is Allah for me! In Him trust those who put their trust

Allah does not love...

[2:190] And fight in the way of Allah with those who fight with you, and do not exceed the limits, surely Allah does not love those who exceed the limits.

[2:205] And when he turns back, he runs along in the land that he may cause mischief in it and destroy the tilth and the stock, and Allah does not love mischief-making.

[2:276] Allah does not bless usury, and He causes charitable deeds to prosper, and Allah does not love any ungrateful sinner.

[3:32] Say: Obey Allah and the Apostle; but if they turn back, then surely Allah does not love the unbelievers.

[3:57] And as to those who believe and do good deeds, He will pay them fully their rewards; and Allah does not love the unjust.

[3:140] If a wound has afflicted you (at Ohud), a wound like it has also afflicted the (unbelieving) people; and We bring these days to men by turns, and that Allah may know those who believe and take witnesses from among you; and Allah does not love the unjust.

[4:36] And serve Allah and do not associate any thing with Him and be good to the parents and to the near of kin and the orphans and the needy and the neighbor of (your) kin and the alien neighbor, and the companion in a journey and the wayfarer and those whom your right hands possess; surely Allah does not love him who is proud, boastful;

[4:107] And do not plead on behalf of those who act unfaithfully to their souls; surely Allah does not love him who is treacherous, sinful;

[4:148] Allah does not love the public utterance of hurtful speech unless (it be) by one to whom injustice has been done; and Allah is Hearing, Knowing.

[5:64] And the Jews say: The hand of Allah is tied up! Their hands shall be shackled and they shall be cursed for what they say. Nay, both His hands are spread out, He expends as He pleases; and what has been revealed to you from your Lord will certainly make many of them increase in inordinacy and unbelief; and We have put enmity and hatred among them till the day of resurrection; whenever they kindle a fire for war Allah puts it out, and they strive to make mischief in the land; and Allah does not love the mischief-makers.

[5:87] O you who believe! do not forbid (yourselves) the good things which Allah has made lawful for you and do not exceed the limits; surely Allah does not love those who exceed the limits.

[8:58] And if you fear treachery on the part of a people, then throw back to them on terms of equality; surely Allah does not love the treacherous.

[22:38] Surely Allah will defend those who believe; surely Allah does not love any one who is unfaithful, ungrateful.

[28:76] Surely Qaroun was of the people of Musa, but he rebelled against them, and We had given him of the treasures, so much so that his hoards of wealth would certainly weigh down a company of men possessed of great strength. When his people said to him: Do not exult, surely Allah does not love the exultant;

[28:77] And seek by means of what Allah has given you the future abode, and do not neglect your portion of this world, and do good (to others) as Allah has done good to you, and do not seek to make mischief in the land, surely Allah does not love the mischief-makers.

[31:18] And do not turn your face away from people in contempt, nor go about in the land exulting overmuch; surely Allah does not love any self-conceited boaster;

[57:23] So that you may not grieve for what has escaped you, nor be exultant at what He has given you; and Allah does not love any arrogant boaster:

Allah Loves....

[2:195] And spend in the way of Allah and cast not yourselves to perdition with your own hands, and do good (to others); surely Allah loves the doers of good.

[2:222] And they ask you about menstruation. Say: It is a discomfort; therefore keep aloof from the women during the menstrual discharge and do not go near them until they have become clean; then when they have cleansed themselves, go in to them as Allah has commanded you; surely Allah loves those who turn much (to Him), and He loves those who purify themselves.

[3:76] Yea, whoever fulfills his promise and guards (against evil) -- then surely Allah loves those who guard (against evil).

[3:134] Those who spend (benevolently) in ease as well as in straitness, and those who restrain (their) anger and pardon men; and Allah loves the doers of good (to others).

[3:146] And how many a prophet has fought with whom were many worshipers of the Lord; so they did not become weak-hearted on account of what befell them in Allah's way, nor did they weaken, nor did they abase themselves; and Allah loves the patient.

[3:148] So Allah gave them the reward of this world and better reward of the hereafter and Allah loves those who do good (to others).

[3:159] Thus it is due to mercy from Allah that you deal with them gently, and had you been rough, hard hearted, they would certainly have dispersed from around you; pardon them therefore and ask pardon for them, and take counsel with them in the affair; so when you have decided, then place your trust in Allah; surely Allah loves those who trust.

[5:13] But on account of their breaking their covenant We cursed them and made their hearts hard; they altered the words from their places and they neglected a portion of what they were reminded of; and you shall always discover treachery in them excepting a few of them; so pardon them and turn away; surely Allah loves those who do good (to others).

[5:42] (They are) listeners of a lie, devourers of what is forbidden; therefore if they come to you, judge between them or turn aside from them, and if you turn aside from them, they shall not harm you in any way; and if you judge, judge between them with equity; surely Allah loves those who judge equitably.

[5:93] On those who believe and do good there is no blame for what they eat, when they are careful (of their duty) and believe and do good deeds, then they are careful (of their duty) and believe, then they are careful (of their duty) and do good (to others), and Allah loves those who do good (to others).

[9:4] Except those of the idolaters with whom you made an agreement, then they have not failed you in anything and have not backed up any one against you, so fulfill their agreement to the end of their term; surely Allah loves those who are careful (of their duty).

[9:7] How can there be an agreement for the idolaters with Allah and with His Apostle; except those with whom you made an agreement at the Sacred Mosque? So as long as they are true to you, be true to them; surely Allah loves those who are careful (of their duty).

[9:108] Never stand in it; certainly a masjid founded on piety from the very first day is more deserving that you should stand in it; in it are men who love that they should be purified; andAllah loves those who purify themselves.

[49:9] And if two parties of the believers quarrel, make peace between them; but if one of them acts wrongfully towards the other, fight that which acts wrongfully until it returns to Allah's command; then if it returns, make peace between them with justice and act equitably; surely Allah loves those who act equitably.

[60:8] Allah does not forbid you respecting those who have not made war against you on account of (your) religion, and have not driven you forth from your homes, that you show them kindness and deal with them justly; surely Allah loves the doers of justice.

[61:4] Surely Allah loves those who fight in His way in ranks as if they were a firm and compact wall.