THE WORD OF GODFrom The Scriptures THE Quran is the book of God. It has been preserved in its entirety since its revelation to the Prophet of Islam between 610 and 632 A.D. It is a book that brings glad

set up another god besides God: cast him into severe punishment’ — and his associate [Satan] will say, ‘Lord, I did not make him transgress, he had already gone far astray himself.’ God will say, ‘Do not

will no longer be far away. This is what you were promised—this is for everyone who often turned to God and kept Him in mind, who fears the Compassionate One, though He is unseen, and comes to Him with a

Apparently, the owner means that the house he possesses is a blessing bestowed on him from God or a gift given to him by God. But this is not the correct or implied meaning of these words. The phrase “this is

taken God’s “grace” as a means of putting him to the test. According to him, this special blessing of God upon him was to test if he would acknowledge His bounties and humble himself before God, or if

if he would become arrogant and haughty. In truth, believers will receive God’s gift in the world Hereafter. Whatever a person gets in this world is only meant to test him. Its real purpose is to test a

THE WORD OF GODTHE Quran is the book of God. It has been preserved in its entirety since its revelation to the Prophet of Islam between 610 and 632 A.D. It is a book that brings glad tidings to mankind

one Supreme Being—God, whose majesty and greatness are based on sound arguments. All other kinds of socalled greatness and the reverence for them are based on superstitious beliefs. God’s supremacy stands

stands by virtue of its own strength, while all other godheads owe their existence to the acceptance of their followers. If their followers refused to accept them, they would become nonexistent. Looking to

with them: a blessing from Us and as a reminder to all those who are endowed with insight.” (38: 43) God, being Allmerciful, has devised the system of this world in such a way that here no loss or deprival

incident is important and enlightening. Never despair when afflicted by misfortune or loss in life. God, the All-merciful, has devised a system where no loss or deprival is final. One can always overcome

regain losses provided one remains patient and perseveres in one’s struggles, without losing hope of God’s succour.  

should now put into practice the fact which Islam states about all of mankind being one family of God. Going by Muslims’ current mood, it can be said that they would at first give a negative reaction

should now put into practice the fact which Islam states about all of mankind being one family of God. Going by Muslims’ current mood, it can be said that they would at first give a negative reaction,

should now put into practice the fact which Islam states about all of mankind being one family of God.  This change in the Muslim mind would come about sooner or later. It is a golden opportunity for those

points to be briefly touched on. God, or the Ultimate Reality of this universe is only one, called God in Islam. It is implicit in the concept of the oneness of Godhead that differences and multiplicity

underlying unity. The Unity of God The most important factor in Islam’s contribution is its concept of monotheism— of there being only one God (2: 163). According to Islam, God, or the Ultimate Reality of

of this universe is only one, called God in Islam. It is implicit in the concept of the oneness of Godhead that differences and multiplicity would appear to exist in reality, yet there is an underlying unity

SIGNS OF GODMathematical Precision in Nature JAMES CLERK MAXWELL, the Scottish physicist represented the laws of electromagnetic interactions in mathematical equations so beautifully, that when the great

great Austrian physicist Ludwig Boltzmann saw them, he exclaimed “Who was the God who wrote these signs? To a keen observer of the universe, the most astounding fact is that every study of nature culminates

I belong in the ranks of the devoutly religious men. Nature is a sign of God and speaks to us about God. As a creation of God, it presents a picture of its Creator. One who observes nature and the universe

situations positively is a success. After explaining this, the Quran says: [But to the righteous, God will say], ‘O soul at peace, return to your Lord, well-pleased, well-pleasing. Join My servants. Enter

prove that he is a complex-free soul. A complex-free soul is one who accepts the creation plan of God, who can give a positive response in any situation, good or bad, who develops no negative feelings

perspective, a tree is an embodiment of a spiritual personality. —Maulana Wahiduddin Khan BELIEF IN GOD ONE manner of seeing a tiger is in the museum as a dead, stuffed tiger. The other tiger is the one

the matter of belief in God. Belief in God also can be of two types. One is a traditional belief in God. The other is a conscious, live belief in God. A traditional belief in God is a lifeless belief. Such

traditional belief in God, there is an admission of God, but there is no fear of God. On the other hand, a conscious belief in God is a completely different matter. A conscious belief in God arises from discovering

in order, pray to Him with fear and hope, God's mercy is close to those who do good. (THE QURAN 7: 56) Reform means leading one’s life in accordance with God-established system. It is not lawful for man

activity was initially designed by God to create no excessive clamour. So, now man should refrain from using modern contrivances which create noise pollution. Here, God has arranged for breathing fresh air

behaviour for man on this earth created by God— reformed behaviour and corrupt behaviour. Reformed behaviour is the conscious following of the order already established by God in the universe. As opposed to this