I am curious about islam

[lordofgemini]

Some more

1. How do you feel about the scientific advancements of muslims and how the west ignores them?

2. What is heaven like in ilsam?

3. Why is mecca the holy city of islam?

4. Does islam do a 6000 year old universe?

5. Are there different chapters in the quran?

Islams asks us to take part in all walks of life. Islam in no way stops us from learning. There are hadith of the prophet that says

"Learn knowledge from the cradle till the grave"
"Seek knowledge even if you have to go to China, seeking knowledge is a binding on every Muslim"

It is unfortunate the countries with muslim majotities are left behind. But Muslims are still living in the west and working in every field.

2. Heaven cannot be comprehended from the experiences of this world.

The Quran says All our desires will be fulfilled
"Say: (O Muhammad SAW) "Is that (torment) better or the Paradise of Eternity promised to the Muttaqun (pious and righteous persons - see V.2:2)?" It will be theirs as a reward and as a final destination. For them there will be therein all that they desire, and they will abide (there forever). It is a promise binding upon your Lord that must be fulfilled'

http://www.muslimtents.com/aminahsworld/...adise.html

The link shows all verses on Paradise if you are interested.

3. Mecca's holiness in Islam arises from the fact that it is here that the prophet Muhammad came to teach the people about Islam; the city is considered as the birthplace of Islam. This city was the home of prophet Muhammad until his death. Mecca is also home to the largest Islam mosque known as the Ka'ba and is also the destination of the Hajj pilgrimage made by Muslims.

Also one of the greater prophet Hazrat Ibrahim (A.s) spent his life time here. It is a mere reminder of these personalities.

4. No. Islam does not go against science

5. Yes. There are 114 chapters in the Quran.