Hibo Posted May 2, 2002 A friend of mine from MSA in my school, shared this story with me.. I thought I would pass it down to you all... so enjoy it! There was a professor of philosophy who was a deeply committed atheist. His primary goal for one required class was to spend the entire semester attempting to prove that God couldn't exist. His students were always afraid to argue with him because of his impeccable logic. For twenty years, he had taught this class and no one had ever had the courage to go against him. Sure, some had argued in class at times, but no one had ever really gone against him because of his reputation. At the end of every semester on the last day, he would say to his class of 300 students "If there is anyone here who still believes in God, stand up!" In twenty years, no one had ever stood up. They knew what he was going to do next. He would say, "Because anyone who believes in God is a fool. If God existed, he could stop this piece of chalk from hitting the ground and breaking. Such a simple task to prove that He is God, and yet He can't do it." And every year, he would drop the chalk onto the tile floor of the classroom and it would shatter into a hundred pieces. All of the students would do nothing but stop and stare. Most of the students thought that God couldn't exist. Certainly, a number of Christians had slipped through, but for 20 years, they had been too afraid to stand up. Well, a few years ago there was a freshman who happened to enroll. He was a muslim, and had heard the stories about his professor. He was required to take the class for his major, and he was afraid. But for three months that semester, he prayed every morning that he would have the courage to stand up no matter what the professor said, or what the class thought. Nothing they said could ever shattter his faith...he hoped. Finally, the day came. The professor said, "If there is anyone here who still believes in God, stand up!" The professor and the class of 300 people looked at him, shocked, as he stood up at the back of the classroom. The professor shouted, "You FOOL!!! If God existed, he would keep this piece of chalk from breaking when it hit the ground!" He proceeded to drop the chalk, but as he did, it slipped out of his fingers, off his shirt cuff, onto the pleat of his pants, down his leg, and off his shoe. As it hit the ground, it simply rolled away unbroken. The professor's jaw dropped as he stared at the chalk. He looked up at the young man, and then ran out of the lecture hall. The young man who had stood, proceeded to walk to the front of the room and shared his faith in Islam for the next half hour 300 students stayed and listened as he told of Allah's love for them and to be the followers Of our beloved prophet Mohammed (saw) ------------------ Each one of us is a masterpiece in progress Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SAGAL Posted May 4, 2002 Manshallah Great story hibo, I'll pass it down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hibo Posted May 4, 2002 Allahu Akbar! That's a wonderful story. Thanx Hibo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hibo Posted May 6, 2002 Takbiir>>>> Alaahu Akbar. I wonder where it happened, and when? It's truly amazing walaahi. Thnks for sharing sista. ------------------ "The shortest distance between a problem and a solution is the distance between your knees and the floor. The one who kneels to the Almighty can stand up to anything." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abdinuur Posted May 7, 2002 That was very profound! ----- If anyone tells you someone has changed their character; don't believe it. ---Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hibo Posted May 7, 2002 Tamina: I am not sure where it happened sista, but I am more curious than u r in finding out who that professor is...I will ask around to see if the president of MSA knows it! Guys tanak u... n pass it down.. I think it will make an interesting story!! wa salaamu caleykum1 ------------------ Each one of us is a masterpiece in progress Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ayaan8321 Posted May 8, 2002 Allah Ukbar...Dat was really interesting... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mataan Posted May 8, 2002 Allahu akbar; many thanks hibo; this story definetely deserves to be passed on. once again thanx sista. ma'asalaama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites