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**pBiRXp8u** · 08-22-2009, 11:17 PM

Of all the religious tradition that I’ve studied, from Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism, Hinduism etc etc, I’ve come to the conclusion that Hinduism fits closer to my world view.

Knowing that my old Imam is not well versed in Hinduism, I guess I should be fair and see what are the Islamic arguments against Hinduism from people who may be aware of this tradition.

Well, being that you are more inclined towards Hinduism, let's take a look at the Hindu idea of the creation of the universe:

"Before this time began, there was no heaven, no earth and no space between. A vast dark ocean washed upon the shores of nothingness and licked the edges of the night. A giant cobra floated on the waters. Asleep within its endless coils lay the Lord Vishnu. He was watched over by the mighty serpent.

Everything was so peaceful and silent that Vishnu slept undisturbed by dreams or motion. From the depths a humming sound began to tremble, Aum. It grew and spread, filling the emptiness and throbbing with energy.

Aum, or Om

The night had ended, Vishnu awoke. As the dawn began to break, from Vishnu’s navel grew a magnificent lotus flower. In the middle of the blossom sat Vishnu’s servant, Brahma. He awaited the Lord’s command. Vishnu spoke to his servant: ‘It is time to begin.’ Brahma bowed. Vishnu commanded: ‘Create the World.’ A wind swept up the waters. Vishnu and the serpent vanished.

Brahma remained in the lotus flower, floating and tossing on the sea. He lifted up his arms and calmed the wind and the ocean. Then Brahma split the lotus flower into three. He stretched one part into the heavens. He made another part into the earth. With the third part of the flower he created the skies.

The earth was bare. Brahma set to work. He created grass, flowers, trees and plants of all kinds. To these he gave feeling. Next he created the animals and the insects to live on the land. He made birds to fly in the air and many fish to swim in the sea. To all these creatures, he gave the senses of touch and smell. He gave them power to see, hear and move.

The world was soon bristling with life and the air was filled with the sounds of Brahma’s creation. "

Taken from: http://www.painsley.org.uk/re/signpo...tion_story.htm

So, if you honestly feel that this idea of creation is accurate, more power to you. I, on the other hand, will take the Qur'aanic narrative.

08-22-2009, 11:17 PM	#6
pBiRXp8u Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 447 Senior Member	Of all the religious tradition that I’ve studied, from Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism, Hinduism etc etc, I’ve come to the conclusion that Hinduism fits closer to my world view. Knowing that my old Imam is not well versed in Hinduism, I guess I should be fair and see what are the Islamic arguments against Hinduism from people who may be aware of this tradition. Well, being that you are more inclined towards Hinduism, let's take a look at the Hindu idea of the creation of the universe: "Before this time began, there was no heaven, no earth and no space between. A vast dark ocean washed upon the shores of nothingness and licked the edges of the night. A giant cobra floated on the waters. Asleep within its endless coils lay the Lord Vishnu. He was watched over by the mighty serpent. Everything was so peaceful and silent that Vishnu slept undisturbed by dreams or motion. From the depths a humming sound began to tremble, Aum. It grew and spread, filling the emptiness and throbbing with energy. Aum, or Om The night had ended, Vishnu awoke. As the dawn began to break, from Vishnu’s navel grew a magnificent lotus flower. In the middle of the blossom sat Vishnu’s servant, Brahma. He awaited the Lord’s command. Vishnu spoke to his servant: ‘It is time to begin.’ Brahma bowed. Vishnu commanded: ‘Create the World.’ A wind swept up the waters. Vishnu and the serpent vanished. Brahma remained in the lotus flower, floating and tossing on the sea. He lifted up his arms and calmed the wind and the ocean. Then Brahma split the lotus flower into three. He stretched one part into the heavens. He made another part into the earth. With the third part of the flower he created the skies. The earth was bare. Brahma set to work. He created grass, flowers, trees and plants of all kinds. To these he gave feeling. Next he created the animals and the insects to live on the land. He made birds to fly in the air and many fish to swim in the sea. To all these creatures, he gave the senses of touch and smell. He gave them power to see, hear and move. The world was soon bristling with life and the air was filled with the sounds of Brahma’s creation. " Taken from: http://www.painsley.org.uk/re/signpo...tion_story.htm So, if you honestly feel that this idea of creation is accurate, more power to you. I, on the other hand, will take the Qur'aanic narrative.
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