While every one of us makes sure that he has the latest updates for his computer operating system, for his mobile phone, for his office suite, anti-virus, and much more…
It seems that a majority of the world does not care to take the step to secure that they have the latest and most updated version of God’s instructions to Humanity!
===
I had a conversation today about the system of belief in Islam, and it went like this:
An atheist asked
Besides creationism, what else do you believe about your religion?
So, I answered:
I believe that what is proven and true in my religion is also consistent with what this religion explains about the self, humanity, and the world.
This overall harmony causes happiness and consistency of body, mind, and soul.
He said:
You realize that the things you list are not unique in your religion, don’t you?
So I realize that my religion makes very clear assertions that previous religions were religions from God originally, and hence they have the truth that my religion accepts and makes corrections to human corruptions introduced to them.
Hence, it is natural that other religions will share a good lot with mine.
He who wants to find God and truth can start from his religion, and with proper research, it can lead him to mine… not because it is mine, but because it is simply the last and final update to humanity.
Just like you would like to keep the last version of the Operating System on your mobile.. it does not mean the previous ones were bad or wrong. It means that the last one is a superset, and maybe also makes you get rid of viruses that corrupted previous versions.
Hope that clarified enough!