by collective effort, you can certainly achieve your goal. The Prophet of Islam said: “The hand of God is on the group or team.” The majority of the great events of history was the result of teamwork

away from the team. The Quran has stated the importance of team work in the following verse: Surely God loves those who struggle for His cause in ranks, as if they were a solid cemented structure. (61: 4)

4) This Quranic verse gives the definition of teamwork: working together like a cemented structure. God Almighty has promised sure success for those who work together with team spirit. Team work means making

himself completely in the dark on these subjects. The Quran bears verbal witness to the sovereignty of God. It describes, with great force and clarity, the great, hidden, determinative force on work throughout

the light—the light of God’s word. The Quran is a book of guidance showing man the path to tread. It is a Light which guides his faltering steps giving him timely reminder of God’s will, awakening the minds

minds of the readers. The Quran presents this concept by saying that not only God exists, but also paints an incredibly vivid picture of the Being who sustains and directs the universe. Not only does

mankind than the challenge of Satan. II reminded this Muslim youth that our world has been created by God Almighty. And, equally importantly, He is also its sole Sustainer and the Controller of its history

history should be at variance with the creation plan of God. So, why was he so aghast at the results of the US elections? His future, was in the hands of God Almighty, and no human being has the power to alter

that when the Prophet of Islam started his mission in Arabia in the first quarter of the 7th century, God Almighty gave him a very important commandment in the Quran in these words: “O Prophet, do your work

describes the ten disasters inflicted on Egypt by God. These disasters are known as the Plagues of Egypt. They serve as signs and marvels given by God so that the rebellious people of Egypt and their head

head, the Pharaoh, might realize the greatness and glory of Almighty God. The Bible says: When I raise my mighty hand and bring out the Israelites, the Egyptians will know that I am the Lord”. (Exodus

divine plan behind them. Such calamities arise from human beings’ misuse of freedom granted to them by God. Human beings consider this temporary and limited freedom absolute and without consequence. They forget

confronts us only because we attempt to understand man without keeping in mind the creation plan of God. Man is a creature; he is not the Creator — just as a machine is made by an engineer and is not its

becomes fully comprehensible. Everything then falls into place. In accordance with His creation plan, God created this world as one half of a pair. This world, in which we pass our lives after birth, is that

their Creator. For the life after death, God has made a perfect world which is called Paradise. This Paradise is an ideal and perfect world in every respect. God wants such men and women for this world

REVELATION AND INSPIRATIONGuidance from God IT has been stated in the Quran that God sent His revelation to the bees (THE QURAN 16: 68). From this we know that in the animal kingdom there are certain features

features that are similar to the revelations of God to mankind. A study of these features will improve our understanding of the revelations of God. The concept of revelation is the receiving of guidance

understandable to man. Certain features in the animal kingdom show similarities to the revelations of God to mankind. Here, we present the example of migratory birds. There are many birds that migrate from

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

Wahiduddin Khan   Surely, God will not forgive the ascribing of partners to Him. He forgives whoever He will for anything other than that. Whoever ascribes partners to God has strayed far indeed. (4 :

victimization of the followers of the giver of that call are unforgivable offences in the eyes of God. While all other sinful acts may have been committed out of human weakness, the act of opposing the

as an innovation in religion, which God did not prescribe for people. (57: 27) From the Quran we learn that, in the very creation of the universe, the signs of God lie hidden all around us. A person who

individuals: “God plants wisdom in the heart of one who shows disinclination for the world.” It is important to note that the concept of spirituality in Islam is based on the principle of God-realization. God is

is the treasure house of all virtues. And when man’s contact with God is established in the world of his feelings, at the psychological level, an unseen, inner revolution is brought about, which is called

political power: Say: “O God! Lord of Power, You give power to whom You please, and You take away power from whom You please.” THE QURAN 3: 26 THE actual possessor of power is God, and it is He who grants

this regard rests with God. If someone receives power, it is not due to his own effort: it is given to him by God alone. Similarly, when power is taken away from him, it is done by God alone. Thus, the dominance

group is ultimately for God to decide. Political power is totally governed by God, just as the entire universe is running in accordance with the Divine plan. It is like saying that God alone is the controller

FACING MISFORTUNEThe Road to Success Whatever misfortune befalls you is of your own doing—God forgives much. (42: 30) THIS verse of the Quran informs us that whenever a man is afflicted by some misfortune

would be dependent upon others for their solution. We would have to wait for others’ kindness. But God has devised the system of the world in such a way that He has made everyone’s concerns his own personal