feel secure as regards their lives and property’. (Tirmidhi). Another Hadith has this to say: ‘By God, he is not a believer from whose nuisance his neighbour is not safe.’ (AI-Bukhari) Islam aims at making

upon it by God. Whereas man has to adopt the path of peace of his own free will. This has been expressed in the Quran in these words: Do they seek a religion other than the religion of God, when everything

overtake the moon, nor can the night outpace the day: Each floats in [its own] orbit. (36: 40) When God created heavens and the earth, He so ordered things that each part might perform its function peacefully

When you read this verse you will be reminded of this hadith: “Whoever said there is no god but God will enter heaven.” (Musnad al-Bazzar, Hadith No. 10080) This will make you think about what the relation

called contemplation. The Verse of God’s Throne There is a verse in chapter 2 of the Quran, commonly called the verse of God’s throne, or Ayat al-Kursi, which states: “God: there is no deity save Him, the

Oppression—the tyrannising and coercion of others, is a serious deviation from the path ordained by God.NOVEMBER 2 ContentmentOne of the important qualities of human beings is contentment. For the construction

needs and he was content with what God bestowed upon him (Sahih, Muslim). In the present world man’s greatest good fortune lies in his remaining a thankful servant of God. Only that person may become a thankful

(Ibn Majah) the Prophet said, ‘Become content and then you will become the most thankful servant of God.’ Contentment gives man the blessing of a heart at peace. Those who are not content are eventually

starts receiving God’s blessings on a spiritual level. It is thus that his heart and mind will become illuminated by God’s light. His entire being will be bathed in the shower of God’s blessings. The aim

aim of calling man to God is that, while still living in the world, he may become an inhabitant of the hereafter. He will thus discover God’s greatness in the greatness of the world. He will start experiencing

for kind treatment at the hands of God, they do their utmost to be kind in their treatment of other human beings. Hajj is a rehearsal for a life of struggle in God’s cause, a reminder of the momentousness

if one desires a share in God’s blessings, one should be prepared to sacrifice not only one’s possessions but one’s very life for Him. In this way, it is a lesson in living a God-oriented life. Through the

find that it has a salutary effect on all of his or her social interaction, whether in relation to God or to other human beings. Although we have been commanded to perform Hajj only once in a lifetime,

plan of God, peace for its own sake, the importance of discovering God, the necessity of de-conditioning to return to the good nature on which humans are born, the sense of accountability to God and the

help us in our endeavour to work towards global peace and spiritual living. We are deeply grateful to God for our readers to whom we are very thankful for their gracious patronage. The year 2016 has been important

the Maulana speaks of the significance of the modern means of communication, thereby to acknowledge God's bounties and also acknowledge the role of all the people who have worked and continue to work to bring

(31: 17) And exhort one another to be patient. (103: 3) Ignore their hurtful talk. Put your trust in God. (33: 48) A very pronounced and direct instruction to behave with patience and endurance is apparent

concerned with patience. The very first verse of the Quran begins with “Praise belongs to God.” (Al-Fatihah) This shows that God expects mankind to express gratitude and admiration to Him. But this is a very trying

create a life of absolute bliss for himself. How then a person can become grateful and appreciative of God’s grace in the real sense? The only way to be so is through patience. It is only when a man patiently

Khan has expressed in writing his profound discoveries relating to God’s creation plan, life, peace and practical wisdom. Today, God Almighty has made it possible through this magazine to share these ideas

we bring to you again the most fundamental ideas of mankind’s purpose in life—The creation plan of God—which is the basic message in the scriptures; one that all of the Prophets brought to mankind, here

examples of the Prophets is explained in a manner that can be applied in our lives leading towards God realisation, peace and progress. We believe that science does not contradict religion, but rather corroborates

Prophet and his Companions were enjoined to place their trust in God alone. That is to say, ignoring the plots and antagonism, trusting only in God and rising above circumstances, they were to continue all activities

giving this guidance, God set them on a course of positive thinking, which left no room for negative thinking. The Prophet and his Companions were enjoined to place their trust in God alone, ignoring the

appear in melancholy shades of grey. To act against others is Egoism to act against oneself is Godliness.

yield to those who deny the truth and the hypocrites: ignore their hurtful talk. Put your trust in God. (33: 48) A very pronounced and direct instruction to behave with patience and endurance is apparent

concerned with patience. The very first verse of the Quran begins with “All praise is due to God.” (1: 2) This shows that God expects humankind to express gratitude and admiration to Him. But this is a very trying

create a life of absolute bliss for himself. How then a person can become grateful and appreciative of God’s grace in the real sense? The only way to be so is through patience. It is only when a person patiently