Holland, Tomatoes & Success Vitamins
Ayman: Mu'awiyah!
Mu'awiyah: Yes?
Ayman: What do you know about Holland?
Mu'awiyah: Holland has a football team...
Ayman: I mean Holland as a country;
not as a team
Mu'awiyah: Actually, not much
Ayman: Did you know that Holland
is only 41,543 square kilometers
with a population of only 17 million
yet, it is the second-largest
agricultural exporter in the whole world!
Mu'awiyah: Really?!
Ayman: Yes, indeed
In 2011 the OECD rated it
as the happiest country
and it ranked tenth
in per capita income
Mu'awiyah: I applaud you
for knowing all this
Ayman: Allah bless you!
I lived in Holland for 5 years;
during which I learned their language,
read their books, and studied
the secrets to their success
I read 12 books about their success
and the secret to their ingenuity;
truly a wonderful civilization!
Mu'awiyah: You are truly impressive!
Ayman: The thing is, after my study
I came up with a theory
Mu'awiyah: Aha!
Ayman: My theory is that the secret
to Holland's success is tomatoes!
Mu'awiyah: Tomatoes?!
Ayman: Yes, tomatoes, because...
Mu'awiyah: Why tomatoes specifically?!
Ayman: Holland makes up
1/4 of the world's tomato exports;
and in tomatoes lies
the vitamin of success! Yes, sir!
Mu'awiyah: I applaud you
for your information
Truly, I believe your information
but your conclusion is not logical
Ayman: How is my conclusion
not logical?!
Wait a minute!
When I asked you about Holland
you knew nothing about it
So, since I know more than you
about Holland
my conclusion must be correct!
Such is the skillful deception practiced
by the promoters of the evolution myth:
mixing observations with assumptions
and facts with myth
They spend hours in extensive
explanation of biological details,
discoveries, and research
then mention the myth of 'evolution'
—in passing—
to make it easier to accept;
as if the facts mentioned
and the evolution myth
are two integral parts
of the same package;
to be taken together
So you think, "This person's
argument is scientific;
based experimental observations
and meticulous analysis."
While, in fact, he has inserted
a lie or misinterpretation
to employ the observations
in a completely wrong direction;
regardless of whether he
is convinced of the lie or not
You might start a discussion
with someone who says,
"What do you know about Finches?
What do you know about Guppy Fish?
Italian Wall Lizards?
Bacterial resistance to antibiotics?
Citrate-utilizing bacteria?"
You ask,
"Why about these examples?"
He replies,
"These all underwent 'microevolution'.
right in front of our eyes:
random mutations in the genome
which produced —by chance
beneficial traits for finches,
Guppy fish, lizards, and bacteria;
making them more adaptive
to a given environment
then they underwent natural selection;
all in a limited period
Consequently, over hundreds of millions
of years, bacteria may have
also evolved into all types of organisms
through random mutations."
Meaning: If we prove that
'microevolution' occurs within a few years
then we can imagine 'macroevolution'
producing different kinds of organisms!
over hundreds
of millions of years!
Our guy then explains, at length
the changes that happened
in the structures of these organisms
then says,
"You don't know about these things
Yet, you dare to discuss evolution;
you fool!"
As a result, you feel yourself shrinking
in front of this scientist
who knows much more than you
and think that he based
his convictions on science
However, upon scientific examination
you find out that he is simply lying
or being lied to!
All the examples he has deluded you
into viewing as examples
of random mutations that adapted
to the environment, by chance
are, in fact
—according to scientific research—
examples of adaptations that follow
intricately designed mechanisms;
with no room for randomness
whatsoever!
You'll find in these organisms, their
genome, and its expression mechanisms
an ability to change the organism's traits
to adapt to environmental changes;
in a way that indicates that they
and their environment are designed
by an All-Knowing, Capable, All-Wise,
Creator and Sustainer of all that exists
We clearly saw this
brothers and sisters
in the episode on
citrate-utilizing bacteria
and we'll explain more
later on, Allah willing
using the examples they cite
The myth followers claim
that these are random mutations
and they dazzle you
with numerous examples
while lying about the point of contention
The truth is that all the examples
they cite are an argument for you;
not against you
Many, including some myth-opponents
commit a big mistake when they say,
"We do not deny 'microevolution'
rather, we deny 'macroevolution'
which transforms an organism
into another kind of species
Bacteria evolved
but they remained bacteria
Darwin's finches evolved
but they remained birds."
No, dear viewers, no!
Evolution is about random changes
and blind natural selection
This is how they define evolution
and this is the meaning
of the term for its supporters
When you accept so-called 'microevolution'
you're acknowledging that randomness
can give organisms useful traits;
which is false mentally
and scientifically
All the examples they cite are
in fact, exquisitely beautiful adaptations
with no room —at all—
for randomness
So it is neither 'macro', 'micro',
'nano', nor 'femto' evolution!
Here, it should not be said:
Terminology is not an issue
or
Names do not matter
On the contrary, myth zealots
count on this play of words!
They want to appear as free thinkers
with broad scientific imagination
and deep insight as they say,
"Since microevolution
takes place over a few years
why can't macroevolution occur
over hundreds of millions of years?!"
making those who deny their argument
appear superficial and narrow-minded;
when referring to adaptation
as 'microevolution' is, in reality
overturning the facts
Adaptation is a fact while
microevolution is an illusion and a lie
Adaptation indicates wisdom,
intent, and planned design
while evolution means
randomness and chance
Calling adaptation microevolution is like
calling ignorance 'knowledge'
and calling nonsense 'wisdom'
That's what we mean by
'mixing fact with myth' and
'mixing observations with theory'
It's very important
to be aware of this
It's just like our friend who mixed up
correct information about Holland
with his theory about
the success vitamin in tomatoes
Mixing truth with falsehood is an
old trick for which Allah, Almighty
condemned the People
of the Scriptures,
"O People of the Scripture, why
do you mix the truth with falsehood
and conceal the truth
while you know [it]?"
(Quran Translated Meaning 3:71)
Likewise, they mix facts with
the falsehood of the evolution myth
and conceal any facts
that destroy their myth
In addition
the observations of the universe
which lead to the Creator
are mixed with whims!
You hardly find a documentary
without needlessly crammed-in scenes
which stimulate desire
and distort the mind;
as if they're insinuations
from the Devil to his supporters
to block faith from
slipping into the hearts
of people as they see the marvels
of creation, so their tongues
don't move to utter,
"Our Lord, You did not create
this aimlessly; exalted are You
(above such claims) then protect us
from the punishment of the Fire."
(QTM 3:191)
Instead, lust prevails
and heedlessness takes hold
while watching such scenes
So, the first method we discussed
dear viewers
is mixing myth with facts:
You listen to scientific presentations
that you feel add a lot to your knowledge
and you are dazzled.
Then, with a touch of magic
these words are used
to promote the myth!
Train yourselves, dear viewers
to distinguish
between information and deduction
Ask the person addressing you,
"Is this a fact or your own deduction?
If it is a fact, give me your evidence
If it is a deduction, I must verify
the validity of your deduction."
Because validity of information doesn't
necessarily mean validity in deduction!
Be a judicious critic and
distinguish between truth and myth
Peace be upon you!