irremediable, because there are no alternative mitigating factors. The same is true also of realization of God. One who is the traveller on this journey of realization, will face such types of situations again

This condition of uncertainty cannot become an excuse for anyone. It is necessary for the seeker of God- realization to free himself from this state of hesitation. He must give importance to knowledge rather

remains: why has God created him so? The answer is: in order to select those who will abide in the even more exquisite and ideal world of paradise. The world is full of creatures who, subject to God, involuntarily

involuntarily do as God bids them. God wills it, however, that man should be obedient of his own accord. God seeks those who are willing to renounce the power that they possess; who manage to see God despite His

planet earth, was, in reality, not the result of his striving, but rather an unconditional gift from God. Man takes everything for granted, therefore, he remains unaware of this reality. But if a person realizes

out: “O God, even when I was totally helpless, You, out of your boundless mercy, gave me everything without my having deserved them. Again after death I will find myself totally helpless. O God, in the

afterlife is, without doubt, to invoke the greatness of God. Fortunate are those who are able to pray in such a manner for that is what is acceptable to God. Discover the Reasons for Thankfulness If you eat

served God will be rewarded for their righteousness; God will be merciful to them. They will be admitted to heaven, where they will enjoy an everlasting life of honour and content. A Dream World God has

desires and then leave the world, disappointed at having achieved none of them? This is not the case: God has prepared a paradise for man where he will be

should ask of them from God. (Sahih-al-Bukhari) It is a believer’s duty to give to others what is due from him and as far as his rights are concerned he should ask for them only from God. Instead of being rights-conscious

others what is due from him and as far as his rights are concerned he should ask for them only from God. Instead of being rights-conscious, one should be dutyconscious. One person’s duty is another’s right

imperfect world. God has promised that only in the Hereafter, where He will give to every person every atom’s worth of what is due to him. Thus, we must continue to do our duty faithfully seeking God’s pleasure

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 AD. It is a book that brings glad

Translated from Arabic and commentary by Maulana Wahiduddin Khan In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Praise be to God, to whom belongs all that the heavens and the earth contain and praise

absorbed in the realization of God’s majesty and perfection. He will be convinced that from the beginning of time till the end of eternity, all majesty pertains to the one and only God and to none other than Him

has been called the ‘Vicinity of God’. Only such persons are able to stay in such a refined sphere as Paradise as are deserving of it. It is only those who have become God-conscious persons of a high level

to the ultimate extent. God will say, “This is the day when the truthful will benefit from their truthfulness.They shall forever dwell in gardens through which rivers flow. God is pleased with them and

action is the key to Paradise. Human actions are meant only to attract the mercy of God. One who realizes God will find that God will turn to him and, by His special grace, He will decide about his entry into

She lives in Elliott City, Maryland with her three children. Along the path of the journey toward God-realization, she developed a zeal for sharing the message of the CPS mission with other people. She

educational academy, for girls of age 16 and more. This interview brings to the fore her journey of God-realization and her efforts to introduce the peaceful message of Islam Please tell us about your family

when I felt that I was doing all the things a Muslim should do but did not truly know who God was. I prayed to God to show me a way to get to know Him better. What was your earlier notion about religion

GODFEARING SPEECHProphetic Model of Speaking THE Prophet Muhammad used to be very clear in his speech. He would utter words slowly, in a careful and considered tone. He spoke distinctly, clearly and in

ideas to his listeners. Fear of God takes away his loquacity The Prophet’s manner of speech should act as a model for all believers. Who is a believer? He is one who fears God, knows that the angels are recording

recording his every word. Aware of the fact that he will have to answer to God for everything he says, he assumes a deep sense of responsibility. When he speaks, it is as if he is addressing a divine and

A PURPOSEFUL LIFEUnderstand God’s Creation Plan TUMADHIR BINT AMR (d. AD 646) is the best-known female poet in Arabic literature. She is usually referred to as al-Khansa. She was born into a noble family

Islam gives a sense of purpose and meaning to life. Islam makes one realize the creation plan of God. Then, it becomes easy to bear the hardships with equanimity and to play one’s part in it. In her

she derived such strength from Islam in her old age that she sacrificed her own sons in the path of God. She had four sons, all of whom she persuaded to fight in the battle of Qadisiya. They all fought bravely