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The IECOC students can check out the following DVDs every Saturday

ALLAH IS KNOWN THROUGH REASON  

 

You opened your eyes one day and found yourself in the midst of a lot of blessings… Think about the things that are offered to you by Allah.  In every little detail present in the world, Allah makes us aware of His existence. This film summons you to ponder over the universe and living beings and see how they have been created flawlessly. By showing a few of the countless signs of Allah in nature, we aim to make you think about His power and knowledge over all things.

ANSWERS FROM THE QUR’AN - 1  

 

Can a man spend his entire life for God?  How should the love of God be? What does it mean to draw close to God?  Why is it that one cannot be happy when living without religion?   Is there any limit to good morals? Can one say "that’s enough" after attaining a certain level of morality?  How should one behave towards an arrogant person?  Do believers feel anger? In order to learn the answers to these questions and much more, watch this documentary film which is composed of three parts with short questions and clear answers to them.

ANSWERS FROM THE QUR’AN - 2  

 

Can a man spend his entire life for God?  How should the love of God be? What does it mean to draw close to God?  Why is it that one cannot be happy when living without religion?   Is there any limit to good morals? Can one say "that’s enough" after attaining a certain level of morality?  How should one behave towards an arrogant person? Do believers feel anger?  In order to learn the answers to these questions and much more, watch this documentary film which is composed of three parts with short questions and clear answers to them.

ANSWERS FROM THE QUR’AN - 3  

 

Can a man spend his entire life for God?  How should the love of God be? What does it mean to draw close to God?  Why is it that one cannot be happy when living without religion?   Is there any limit to good morals? Can one say "that’s enough" after attaining a certain level of morality? How should one behave towards an arrogant person?  Do believers feel anger? In order to learn the answers to these questions and much more, watch this documentary film which is composed of three parts with short questions and clear answers to them.

ARCHITECTS IN NATURE  

 

Honey bees, which make perfect hexagonal hives; beavers, which construct dams suited to fine engineering calculations; termites, which, although blind, build complex skyscrapers; weaver birds and paper wasps, which make multi-storied apartment blocks from paper; spiders and thousands of other master architects in nature… In this film, you will watch these amazing architects in nature feeling wonder at the characteristics God has inspired in these creatures.

BIOMIMETICS: TECHNOLOGY IMITATES NATURE  

 

Did you know that the architect of the Eiffel tower was inspired by the femur, the lightest and strongest bone of the human body? This is just an example of what we are going to tell you in this film. Everywhere, every living being, from plants to animals, on land and in sea, is equipped with amazing features. The purpose of this film is to show that the things people think they have attained with their own skill already exist in nature and to remind how wrong it is for man to be arrogant.

DEEP THINKING  

 

Have you ever thought that the Earth you are now walking on is moving at a speed of 1,670 kilometers an hour? Have you ever thought why your hair constantly grows, while your eyebrows and eyelashes stay fixed? Wouldn’t it be bad otherwise? Have you ever thought about all the wondrous happenings in and around you? This film is an invitation to think so. Because in the Qur’an God invites us to think about the living things that He has created.

LOVE AND COOPERATION IN LIVING THINGS



Why should an animal stand guard over its friends? Who inspires them to endanger their own lives for the sake of their friends? How do the animals get exemplary qualities such as unity, cooperation, self-sacrifice and devotion in their societies?  In this film you will witness the surprising love and affection that can be seen in animals that totally invalidates the theory of evolution that regards living things as selfish and ruthless entities that emerged by chance.

NEVER FORGET



Just consider how many times a day you have to force yourself to remember something. Already by the time you get out of bed, there are many issues with which you have to keep your mind occupied. You might have taken notes or placed a reminder somewhere so as not to forget about any of them. At times, even the thought of forgetting is worrisome… What if, though, you had actually forgotten about something greatly more important than anything else in your daily life? Our purpose is to remind you of those issues in your life that are most important. Never forget that, forgetting those things of which you will be reminded in this book will cost you immeasurably more than forgetting what you attempt to remember throughout the day, no matter how valuable that issue may seem.

PERISHED NATIONS - 1


Throughout world history, a great many very different civilizations have grown up, ruled for a while, and then faded away when their time came. Despite all their power and wealth, they disappeared off the face of the earth. In this film, we shall be examining past societies that were destroyed because of their rebellion against Allah, such as People of Ad, People of Lut and the end of Pompeii.

PERISHED NATIONS - 2


In this film you can learn the facts about "The People of Saba" who lived in a strikingly beautiful area with fertile vineyards and gardens and how they were suddenly left under the waters with the Arim Flood. Also you will learn about Pharoah, who refused to listen the Prophet Moses and his brother Harun when they told him of God’s commands and how he was buried under the water with his army.

SOLUTION: THE VALUES OF THE QUR’AN


Around the globe, there are many wronged and oppressed people. They live in abject poverty, are homeless, are forced to live their lives unprotected, and they face disease without adequate if any medical care. Eventually, there is only one solution to the injustice, chaos, terror, massacres, hunger, poverty, and oppression in the world: the moral values of the Qur’an; such as self-sacrifice, mercy and justice. Watch this film to see that the only salvation for the weak, helpless, homeless and destitute is the practice of the guidance of the Qur’an, which is directed to all humankind.

SPLENDOUR IN THE SEAS

Fish concealing themselves with wonderful methods of camouflage… False eyes on fishes’ fins which astound their enemies… Intelligent prawns which use their fists against their enemies… Or electric fish which offer serious difficulty for Darwin’s theory… This film opens to you the door of the underwater world. Once again, you will be amazed at God’s art of creation.

THE MIRACLE OF MAN'S CREATION

This film is about your story. How you came to be from a single drop of liquid? How you were carefully designed, built, fed, and raised in your mother’s womb? When you see the marvelous design, plan and intricacy in each tiny step that leads to your existence, you will recall that this is not the work of the blind forces of nature, but the work of an all-Wise and all-Powerful Creator.

THE MIRACLES OF THE QUR’AN


The unique style of the Qur’an, which was revealed 14 centuries ago, and the superior wisdom it represents are definite proof that it is the word of Allah. Additionally, the Qur’an has many miraculous aspects which prove that it is sent by Allah. One of them is that some scientific facts, which we have only been able to discover by the technology of the 20th century, were stated in the Qur’an 1400 years ago. These facts which could not have been known at the time of the Qur’an’s revelation once again show to the man of today that the Qur’an is the word of Allah.

THE ORDER OF THE HEAVENS


Did you know that if the universe had expanded just a little faster after Big Bang, then the matter in it would have been scattered and spread out across the universe, lost in a way that would have precluded the formation of both galaxies and stars. Or if they had flown apart slightly slowly, all the matter would have clumped together before the star systems had a chance to form,. This is just one example of the universe’s fine-tuning. See how modern astronomy reveals the signs of God.

THE PROPHET MOSES (A.S.)



The prophet that is most frequently employed as an example in the Qur'an is the Prophet Moses(a.s.). Moses' name is referred to in 34 different Suras (chapters). We can find extensive information about the life of Moses in three of the largest Suras (al-A'raf, Ta Ha, and al-Qasas). All these Suras and verses offer detailed accounts of his difficulties with Pharaoh, beginning in his childhood, the evil conduct of his people and his struggle in communicating the message to them. His unyielding courage under the most stringent circumstances is presented with the intention of being an example to people. In this film we will examine the life of Moses as it is depicted in the Qur'an. We will explore the events he has lived through as it is described. Essentially, the events in the Prophet Moses' life should not be regarded merely as events of the ancient past, but rather as events and examples to shed light to our own lives today.

THE PROPHET YUSUF (A.S.)

Sura Yusuf of the Qur’an is almost entirely about the life of the Prophet Yusuf and his family. There are important lessons to learn from this story for believers.  In this documentary, you will watch the life of the Prophet Yusuf, who went through various difficulties since his childhood and was later given control of the treasures of Egypt, in the light of Qur’anic verses and striking explanations.

THE SECRET OF THE TEST

It is very clear that the purpose behind the creation of man, a being who possesses reason, conscience and common sense, is not to acquire temporary benefits in the short life of this world.  Man is tested by God, his only Lord and this is the greatest reality of his life.  This film aims to remind you of this fact, that the life of this world is merely a temporary testing place, in which people are tried before they reach the infinite hereafter…

THE TRUTH OF THE LIFE OF THIS WORLD



Nobody knows what will happen in the next few hours or even seconds. Time flies in the countdown to one’s own death.  Every day brings that predestined day closer.  In this film you are invited to see the true nature of our worldly existence.  It is a short and deceptive life in which worldly desires seem fascinating and full of promise, but the truth is much different. Keep in mind: This film may be your final warning to remind you of death!... And lead you to rethink about your duties to God and the hereafter.

ANIMALS THAT CAN HIDE   

 

Allah has created all beings with features that differ according to the environment in which they live.  Every living thing uses these features to protect itself or to hunt.  Some conceal themselves with expert techniques of hiding (camouflage).  Some turn to mimicry and others employ different intelligent tactics.  You will see some fascinating animal features in this film, and will watch examples of the art of Allah's creation in nature.

ANIMALS THAT TRAVEL


There are many migratory animals in nature: birds, butterflies, turtles, salmon and eels are only a few of them. The distances these animals travel during migration is expressed in thousands, even in tens of thousands of kilometers.
Do you know how the new generation of Monarchs that have never gone on a migratory flight know the way? The migration story of Monarch butterflies and the wondrous journey of the salmon will fascinate you!

FOR MEN OF UNDERSTANDING - II (AMAZING ANIMALS)



All creatures in nature, including ourselves, are the living evidence of the Creator, who designs life on earth at will, sustains the entire creation and holds absolute power and wisdom. In this documentary film, you will see the indisputable evidence of God’s marvelous creation: the "technology" in the luminescent animals, the design in the web of the spider and the miracle creation of the camel.

FOR MEN OF UNDERSTANDING - III (CAMOUFLAGE IN NATURE)

The tiger, which is perfectly camouflaged, with its agility, powerful jaws, claws, speed and strength, is the perfect hunter. Another characteristic of the tiger is that it never allows the wind to be at its back while tracing its prey, since the wind blowing from behind it would carry its odor to its prey and hence cause it to be noticed.

FOR MEN OF UNDERSTANDING - I (THE HONEYBEE AND THE SALMON)


In this film we are going to explore two examples in nature that refute Darwin’s theory: the navigation system of the honeybee and the wondrous journey of the salmon. Both cases indicate that life on Earth is not the product of blind chance, but the artifact of an intelligent and all-powerful Creator.

 
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