Abu Yahya
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On the Day of Arafa, 1432 Anno Hegirae, corresponding to 6
th
of
November, 2011
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Preface
Some Clarifications, A few
Apologies
By Abu Yahya
Voltaire (1694-1778) was amongst the most important
personalities of the “Age of Enlightenment” that started in Europe.
His writings and ideas laid the foundations of modern western
thinking on Church & State. During his time, an earthquake struck the
Portuguese city of Lisbon. A Tsunami and fire that raged through the
city afterwards devastated it. A city where once millions lived was
ruined. This tragedy sent shock waves throughout Europe. It had far
reaching effects not only at political, economic, and social levels but it
also affected the philosophy and prevalent ideas of the time. As was
customary then, traditional religious leadership declared it a
punishment from God. However, times were changing fast. Hence, there
was a profound reaction. In the background of these events, Voltaire
first wrote a poem titled, ‘Poem on the Lisbon Disaster’ and later, a
novel, ‘Candide’. The basic message he conveyed was that in the new
world, there was no room for a perception of God as portrayed by
Christianity, a God who punished the guilty and the innocent
indiscriminately.
Initially, Voltaire’s work faced criticism & restrictions but soon the
ideas presented therein started to gain acceptance and he eventually
became the predominant voice of his time. Slowly, the consequences of
www.inzaar.org
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12
When Life Begins --------- ---------
13
When Life Begins ---------
AbuYahya267@gmail.com
On the Day of Arafa, 1432 Anno Hegirae, corresponding to 6
th
of
November, 2011
===============
Preface
Some Clarifications, A few
Apologies
By Abu Yahya
Voltaire (1694-1778) was amongst the most important
personalities of the “Age of Enlightenment” that started in Europe.
His writings and ideas laid the foundations of modern western
thinking on Church & State. During his time, an earthquake struck the
Portuguese city of Lisbon. A Tsunami and fire that raged through the
city afterwards devastated it. A city where once millions lived was
ruined. This tragedy sent shock waves throughout Europe. It had far
reaching effects not only at political, economic, and social levels but it
also affected the philosophy and prevalent ideas of the time. As was
customary then, traditional religious leadership declared it a
punishment from God. However, times were changing fast. Hence, there
was a profound reaction. In the background of these events, Voltaire
first wrote a poem titled, ‘Poem on the Lisbon Disaster’ and later, a
novel, ‘Candide’. The basic message he conveyed was that in the new
world, there was no room for a perception of God as portrayed by
Christianity, a God who punished the guilty and the innocent
indiscriminately.
Initially, Voltaire’s work faced criticism & restrictions but soon the
ideas presented therein started to gain acceptance and he eventually
became the predominant voice of his time. Slowly, the consequences of
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