PICTUREThe Spirit of HumilityWhen a servant of God bows before his Lord, and does so, not just as a matter of form, but in the spirit of true humility, the effect of his action does not remain confined

thinking and actions bear the permanent stamp of his devotions, for it is impossible for a man to fear God and to bow before Him without being influenced thereby in his dealings with others. A true worshipper

PICTUREThe Spirit of HumilityWhen a servant of God bows before his Lord, and does so, not just as a matter of form, but in the spirit of true humility, the effect of his action does not remain confined

thinking and actions bear the permanent stamp of his devotions, for it is impossible for a man to fear God and to bow before Him without being influenced thereby in his dealings with others. A true worshipper

of a complex industrial machine. God desires that man should realize Him on the level of consciousness, that he should recognize Him through his intellect. That is why God created man with such distinctive

universe, so is God a superior being as compared to man. If man were to reflect on the difference between him and the rest of the universe, he would be able to comprehend the difference between God and himself

himself. God is the ultimate form of this superiority which man experiences over the rest of the universe. To understand God is as simple a matter as understanding oneself. The truth is that to believe in God

modest and humble, bowing to his Lord’s will on all occasions, he will have made the right use of his God-given freedom: he will, without any compulsion, have bound himself by divine principles. One who chooses

will succeed in the test of freedom. He will be handsomely rewarded by God as no other creature. Held to be the chosen servant of God, he will remain in an everlasting state of blissfulness and blessedness

IntentionsIslam attaches the utmost importance to intentions (niyyah). No action is acceptable to God purely on the basis of its outer appearance. He accepts only such actions as are performed with proper

The Islamic Concept of HistoryAccording to the Qur’an, God has created the universe with a certain purpose, and all its parts, which are strictly under His control, are carrying out His divine scheme without

watched constantly by God, for He does not allow any such deviation in human history over a long period as would nullify His very creation plan. Creation Plan of God The Universe made by God is so vast that

attempts to fathom the universe, many of its secrets still remain unknown. The planet earth, made by God as part of the cosmos was and still is unique in the entire universe, in that it has been endowed with

themselves hold great significance for human beings, because these methods are natural methods, bestowed by God. Nature teaches these methods to animals directly. It is as if they are students who have received

him any harm. Animals did not invent these above-cited methods of protection by themselves. It was God who taught these to them. These methods have Divine sanction. They are not a form or expression of

the Almighty.” Worshipping God and living in harmony with others Abu Hurayrah records the Prophet as saying: “There are three actions which are especially pleasing to God: worshipping Him and acknowledging

acknowledging none as His peer; adhering firmly to your faith in God and letting nothing divide you; remaining well intentioned towards those who are responsible for your affairs.” Not acting on suspicion

action. The sacrifice of an animal is an external picture of that man who has sacrificed himself to God. It is in fact one’s own sacrifice which is in the form of the sacrifice of an animal. Fortunate are

Ibrahim to give up his most beloved son. By sacrificing an animal, believers reaffirm their belief in God and pledge themselves to parting with their precious belongings, if there is a need for it. The Quran

sentiments in the following verse: “Truly, my prayers, my sacrifice, my life and my death all belong to God, the Lord of the Worlds.” (Al-An‘am 6:162)

the fact that we are living in a world where inferential argument is as applicable to the concept of God as to any other concept. In our modern times scientific knowledge has increased to an unbelievable