that the material distinctions of clothing should set up artificial barriers between the servants of God. Dressed in this way, all men of all countries look alike in identical, simple garments, and no pilgrim

may then feel tempted to take pride of place over another. In Islam, man’s life must rotate around God. Circling the holy Kabah is but a symbolic representation of this. Similarly, running between Safa

servant of God should come running at his bidding, that he should have an overwhelming feeling of urgency about carrying out God’s commandments. The vocal affirmation of man’s desire to bow to God’s will is

CHAPTER FIVE CALLING PEOPLE TO TREAD THE PATH OF GODWho speaks better than one who calls to God and does good works and says, ‘I am surely of those who submit’? —THe QURAN, 41:33THE SIGNIFICANCE OF CALLING

continuing existence is part of the divine promise enshrined in the Quran (15:9). Just as the final Book of God must remain in existence till the last day, so also will the preservers of that Book continue to exist

the Hereafter. Man’s salvation in the Hereafter depends entirely upon his own actions in this life. God’s law in this regard is so inflexible that,

is an outcome of being against theism. It does not result from a discovery of the non-existence of God. Earlier atheism was based on scientific validation. However, it has now lost its foundations and adherence

This means scientists are not in a position to say that there is a God, they can just take a sceptical stand on the existence of God. This is because the accepted base for belief in something in the intellectual

of God, this is still subject to interpretation. One of the most amazing qualities of the universe is that there is no interpretation or explanation of it, other than that which allows for God’s existence

as grateful servants of God must be ever on the alert to thwart the nefarious designs of Satan. If they do not see through Satan’s plans in time, they will never truly be God’s most grateful servants.JUNE

the confinement of his tent. When Sa‘d went home he remarked to his wife that it was a man—sent by God—riding on a spotted horse who had saved the day. ‘If I hadn’t trussed Abu

30.HOW SHOULD THE CREATION PLAN OF GOD BE CONVEYED WITHOUT GIVING AN IMPRESSION THAT IT IS SOME SORT OF PROPAGANDA?You should not aim to do everything in one sitting. This work is a process. You should

to presenting the creation plan of God to a person: one aspect is through discussion and the other aspect is conveyed through giving of books31.AFTER REALIZING GOD, I DO NOT WANT TO STUDY PROFESSIONAL

PROFESSIONAL BOOKS. WHAT SHOULD I DO?Job is your need and God is the goal of your life; so, both are important. If you do not study the books that give you job, who will fulfil your needs? The one who created you

30.HOW SHOULD THE CREATION PLAN OF GOD BE CONVEYED WITHOUT GIVING AN IMPRESSION THAT IT IS SOME SORT OF PROPAGANDA?You should not aim to do everything in one sitting. This work is a process. You should

aspects to presenting the creation plan of God to a person: one aspect is through discussion and the other aspect is conveyed through giving of books31.AFTER REALIZING GOD, I DO NOT WANT TO STUDY PROFESSIONAL

PROFESSIONAL BOOKS. WHAT SHOULD I DO?Job is your need and God is the goal of your life; so, both are important. If you do not study the books that give you job, who will fulfil your needs? The one who created you

kind of ‘scientific religion’. The Quran says: “Do they seek a religion other than the religion of God, when everything in the heavens and the earth has submitted to Him, willingly or unwillingly?” THE

religion. It is based on two natural principles: to acknowledge God as the Creator and Sustainer with the belief that man is accountable to God. And, to live a life of spirituality, that is, living with the

the spirit of love and positivity amongst others. Belief in God gives man the right orientation and spirituality determines that man will adopt a behaviour that is good for all. Islam is generally associated

special prayer to God. If an individual lives in a state of gratitude, that is, if he feels that whatever is required for leading his life in this world has been given to him by God, this will become a

great point of reference for prayer. These words will be uttered from the depths of his heart: “O God, You have given me everything in the world.” (14:34). Now I want the same in the world Hereafter as

stir up one’s heart and mind. Such a prayer comes out of one’s lips only when one comes so close to God that no distance remains between him and his Creator. In such a prayer words are just symbolic. The

This is the kind in which the suppliant prays in such a manner that it becomes a personal issue for God himself, just as it was a personal matter for the caller. Where the first type of prayer is traditional

latter may be called invoking God, for example: “Almighty God was invoked by his call.” This is the difference between simple prayer and prayer taking the great name of God. Prayer may be of a general kind

kind but prayer taking the great name of God is a super prayer. For a better understanding of this matter, we give an example below. An Example of Super Prayer This example relates to a child who lived

monotheism. Not only does it tell us of the oneness of God, but it also makes it clear what the oneness of God means. This chapter presents the concept of God, purified of all human interpolation, for, prior

advent of Islam, tampering with the sacred text had caused this concept of God to be distorted for all would-be believers. God is not many. He is only one. All depend upon him. He depends on none. He, in

The concept of One God is the actual beginning point and also the only source of Islamic teachings.AUGUST 18 ProphetA prophet is a person chosen by God as His representative. When God appoints someone as