Myth 4: The Reality of the Universe
It is widely believed that myths arc only a product of religious superstition and are not to be found in philosophy. But, it is not so. The most conspicuous example of philosophical mythology comes from Plato who is widely considered to be the original thinker.
Plato's illusion
He maintained that the physical universe around us docs nOI really exist The real universe is the 'World of Ideas' of which the physical world is a mere shadow. Plato's highly convincing argument and captivating logic spellbound humanity. His concept of our universe became the basis of a variety of philosophical movements, paralyzing the functional potential of mankind. The concept of the Universe as being unreal renders it unattractive and unworthy ofhuman conquest.
The Quranic View
Mankind was under the sleepy hypnosis of Plato's theory when the Quran shook it awake by announcing loudly and clearly:
God created the Heavens and the Earth in reality.
It is also said that the creation of the Universe has a definitive purpose and those who believe it to be an illusion deny the truth. Practically, people who hold this view of an unreal world have their efforts wasted (burnt away). The Quran stated that the fact is:
Whatever there is among the high and lows of the Universe is conquerable by you. This great proclamation by the Quran jolted Man out of slumber and the very first group of men to adopt it became the founder of a great empire in the span of a few years; they established a civilization based upon a revolutionary ideology serving as a divider between the ancient and the modem worlds.
Sadly once again, despite the Quran having done away with the Platonic view of the Universe, the same philosophy overcame Muslims this time in the garb of mysticism.
God created the Heavens and the Earth in reality.
It is also said that the creation of the Universe has a definitive purpose and those who believe it to be an illusion deny the truth. Practically, people who hold this view of an unreal world have their efforts wasted (burnt away). The Quran stated that the fact is:
Whatever there is among the high and lows of the Universe is conquerable by you. This great proclamation by the Quran jolted Man out of slumber and the very first group of men to adopt it became the founder of a great empire in the span of a few years; they established a civilization based upon a revolutionary ideology serving as a divider between the ancient and the modem worlds.
Sadly once again, despite the Quran having done away with the Platonic view of the Universe, the same philosophy overcame Muslims this time in the garb of mysticism.
The Mvth of Mvsticism
The entire mystic literature of Islam is nothing but a representation of the magical and misleading Platonic view hiding behind the veil of similes. Consequently, Muslims, who eradicated every false
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and unrealistic system around are now dependent upon those very systems for their livelihood and existence.
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and unrealistic system around are now dependent upon those very systems for their livelihood and existence.
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