Islam its meaning for modern man

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power to bestow upon man the knowledge and comprehension of principles which would furnish adequate safeguards and full immunity against the aggressive use of nuclear power. “There is not a thing but with Us are the treasures thereof, and We send it not down except in determined measure” (15:22). God constantly reveals Himself in a new state. All His attributes are manifested continuously. None of them ever falls into disuse. Having revealed Himself as the Creator of nuclear power, He surely could go on to reveal Himself as its guardian and controller, for all is within His power and under His control: “Of Him do beg all that are in the heavens and the earth. Every day He reveals Himself in a different state” (55:30). It is only by turning to Him that security may be achieved. He surely has power to inspire the minds of those who are today in control of nuclear power, and are in a position to determine and direct its application, to agree upon measures which would ensure that such power shall be used only for the beneficent service of man, and shall not be employed for his destruction. He also has power to drive away from positions of authority those who continue to resist His will, and to oppose His designs. “Say, O Allah, Lord of Sovereignty, Thou bestowest sovereignty upon whomsoever Thou pleasest; and Thou takest away sovereignty from whomsoever 360


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