Stories from Early Islam — Page 38
38 members. It discusses in detail the code of conduct in times of war and peace, as well as international relations and treaties. It teaches man to lead a simple life, to be honest, kind and truthful in his dealing with others. It prohibits anything that has a tendency to incite people to foolish and irresponsible behaviour. Hence it puts a ban on all intoxicants and gambling, etc. The Holy Qur’an absolutely refutes the theory of heredi - tary sin, put forward by Christianity. It says that every child is sinless when it is born. The Holy Qur’an contains several prophecies relating to later times, some of which have already been fulfilled. For example, it prophesied about the time when quicker means of transport would be used. It also mentioned about the exten- sion of the earth, a prophecy which was fulfilled in a way when man set his foot on the moon. It claims that all heavenly bodies revolve in different orbits. Another prophecy contained in the Holy Qur’an is about Pharoah. It was revealed that when Pharoah was drowned, his body was saved and was preserved so that it should serve as a sign for future generations. This incident is mentioned only in the Holy Qur’an. The Bible and other authentic records of that time are silent about this. The prophecy came true in this century when the body of the Pharoah was discovered and identified. This estab lished the fact that after he was drowned, his dead body was recovered, embalmed and preserved.