Our Way Back: Islam Doesn’t Need to Force Us—We Choose to Return

In everyday life, languages do not always serve as bridges of understanding. Quite often, they create barriers. When we fail to grasp the nuances and subtleties of expression, misunderstandings can easily arise — sometimes with serious consequences. This can happen in something as trivial as following the instructions for a children’s game. You might spend a Saturday evening trying to reach a conclusion, only to give up and play chess instead, where at least the rules are clear. Or it might happen in a conversation with a partner, when a single phrase is interpreted differently. Such situations are all too familiar.

But the implications extend much further. Our societies build their ideologies and belief systems on theories, many of which are shaped through language. Consider, for instance, the translations of ancient or religious texts. How many scholars have, consciously or unconsciously, embedded their own ideas into their interpretations of the original manuscripts? This tension between subjective interpretation and objective meaning lies at the heart of linguistic and philosophical inquiry.

Certain texts — for example, passages in the Qur’an — are said to be comprehensible only to those with profound intellectual capacity and native fluency in the language, allowing them to interpret with both precision and depth. Yet one must ask: how can a mathematically structured and divinely ordered work truly be translated into another language without losing part of its meaning?

When specific words are repeated a certain number of times to produce a particular pattern or result — itself based on an underlying numerical system — any translation risks distorting that intricate balance.

Example: The Word «day» (yawn) appears 365 times in the Qur`an, corresponding to the number of days in a solar year. The plural form « days » (ayyām) occurs 30 times, aligning with the average number of days in a lunar month. Certain word pairs appear in the Qur’an an equal number of times, suggesting a deliberate balance: Life/ Death 145 times, Angel/Devil 88 times, World/Hereafter 115, Man/Woman 24 times, Reward/Punishment 117 times and so on.

An examples of conceptual mathematical balance:

The word “Sea” (بحر) appears 32 times, while “Land” (برّ / يابس) appears 13 times.→ 32 (sea) + 13 (land) = 45 total mentions. If you calculate 32 ÷ 45 ≈ 0.711, that’s 71.1% water — roughly matching the Earth’s actual ocean coverage!

These patterns suggest that the Qur’an’s structure is not only linguistic and spiritual, but also mathematically precise.

This brings to mind the mathematician Professor Jeffrey Lang (may peace be upon him), who offered profound analyses of the Quran. As the Qur’an itself states, true understanding lies in recognition, and not everyone is granted insight into what is hidden.

Perhaps this is precisely the point: human beings are given the freedom to decide how deeply they wish to understand. As in all major world religions, spiritual growth is the ultimate goal. If understanding came easily, there would be no need to strive for enlightenment or higher purpose.

Even the divisions among religions seem, at times, like a game of chance. In the end, however, the belief system that will endure is not one chosen by luck, but one that can stand on both spiritual and scientific foundations.

“An important teaching of the Quran is that God chose not to create human beings as one nation or with only one religion so that each religion could compete with the others in order to see which one produces the highest percentage of moral and loving people  (Rabbi Allen S. Maller)

Anything that is not aligned with the natural order — the Fitrah, the innate divine nature instilled within every human being — will eventually dissolve on its own. History shows that entire systems collapse when they act against this divine principle.

Islam’s global rise cannot be explained by demographics alone. While higher birth rates and a youthful population contribute to its growth, many people consciously choose Islam for its intellectual clarity, spiritual simplicity, moral discipline, and its message of universal equality before God.

At a deeper level, Islam resonates with the Fitrah — the natural human inclination toward truth and harmony with the Creator. This alignment with our inner nature helps explain why Islam continues to touch hearts and draw people from diverse cultures and generations toward its light.

Modern scientific research increasingly suggests that the heart plays a central role in human cognition — perhaps even more than the brain. Nothing in existence stands still; everything evolves. When the right moment comes, new paths and insights emerge, fitting together in ways that suddenly make sense. Only then can we begin to comprehend the previously incomprehensible.

Everything in existence is interconnected; nothing has ever been truly separate. The divisions we perceive exist only on the Surface, giving rise to suffering, confusion, and recurring struggles for power.

At its core, the true power of language resides within us all. Perhaps we could understand one another more profoundly without words. According to ancient belief, the world itself was created through a single sound — an invisible resonance that still lives within each of us. A word, a code, a compass.

In that sense, we may already be united by this divine connection — this inner “chip.

”Alif. Lam. Mim."?

The Quran Speaks at the UN: Islam Waits for Our Return

Most visitors to the United Nations headquarters in New York walk past its entrance without noticing the profound words engraved there. Inspired by the Persian poet Saadi, the inscription reads:

"Human beings are members of a whole, In creation of one essence and soul. If one member is afflicted with pain, Other members uneasy will remain. If you have no sympathy for human pain, The name of human you cannot retain".

What many don’t realize is that these words reflect a Quranic verse (Surah 49, Verse 13)—a teaching revealed over 1,400 years ago, yet as relevant now as ever. Islam is not a relic of history; it is already woven into our global consciousness, shaping values, inspiring art, poetry, law, and even diplomacy.

Consider this: the text of the Quran, echoing through Saadi’s poetry, greets the world’s leaders at the UN—the very symbol of international cooperation. If a teaching from Islam can transcend centuries, cultures, and politics, what excuse do we have for letting ignorance, prejudice, or fear guide us today?

The rise of Islam is not only in history books; it is alive in our shared human ideals. It challenges us to see one another as equals, respect our differences, and build a world rooted in dignity, justice, and understanding.

In the end, Islam’s rise is more than a demographic trend — it is a reflection of a timeless truth. When a faith aligns with the Fitrah, the innate human nature created to seek truth, justice, and harmony, its appeal transcends borders, cultures, and generations. Islam continues to resonate with hearts not merely because it exists, but because it fulfills the deepest longings of the human soul. Its message is clear, its guidance enduring, and its light continues to illuminate the path for those ready to recognize and embrace it.