and left. “Why have you left your place, Prophet of God?’ Abu Bakr enquired. “As long as you remained silent, Abu Bakr,’ the Prophet replied, “God’s angel was answering for you. But as soon as you burst

that God requites any wrong done to one, as long as hone does not oneself retaliate. To one who seeks revenge God turns a deaf ear. Obviously retribution will be more complete if it is left to God. The

existence of such amenities have to do with belief in God and religion? Does the possession of a modern house and a luxury car turn belief in God into a meaningless cipher? Do wireless modes of communication

the preserved word of God, is guidance for man from the Creator of the universe. The Quran presents the creation plan of God. Accountability in the Hereafter is central to God’s scheme. This concept gives

SIGNS OF GOD SCATTERED IN THE UNIVERSEWonders of Nature SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE (1772-1834) was a well-known English literary critic, theologian, philosopher and poet. One of his poems is titled ‘The Rime

potable. Reflect on any of the countless amazing phenomena in nature and you will be wonder struck at God’s miracles. Now, consider how nature has provided a solution to this issue. Heated by the sun, seawater

reflect on just this one amazing phenomenon of desalination—an astounding sign of God—we can be wonder struck at God’s miracles, which are scattered all across the universe!

religious and moral actions as well. If one does some religious act purely for the sake of God, then in God’s eyes it will be regarded as sincerity in one’s intention. In contrast, if one performs a religious

seen as very noble by others, etc.,—the action becomes devoid of sincerity. It will have no value in God’s eyes. Sincerity demands that a person should free oneself from preconceived notions and form opinions

person’s sincerity. Sincerity is entirely something related to one’s inner intention. Only the person and God, who is fully aware of what one thinks—can know it. Negative Experiences Make negative experiences

called a test. The test for man is for him to bow down before God despite the freedom that he enjoys. Despite this freedom, he must obey God. Despite this freedom, he must save himself from defiance and

discipline. This disciplined life is termed in the Quran and Hadith as doing something for the sake of God. This conduct that is desired of man is so important that for this, the Creator has assured the greatest

forester was shocked at what his son said. He began to think: Soon I will leave to appear before God. What if God says: “If you have not brought anything for Me, why did you come here?” Then what answer would

annually. These people are like madus sent to them by God. They come to the people of Kashmir in order that the latter may convey to them, the méssage of God and tell them of His creation plan. This is an extremely

come is not far off: then all the people of Kashmir will be brought before God on the Day of Resurrection. If at that time, God asks them -- in the context of His having sent to them such large numbers

matter of discovery of God? When we reflect on this Quranic verse, we arrive at the conclusion that a human being cannot directly see God. A person can gain knowledge about God only indirectly. That is

is, by pondering over the creation of God one can have knowledge of the Creator. This guidance on the method to be adopted with respect to discovering God was available in the history of the Prophet Moses

philosophers and thinkers did not follow this methodology. They continued to seek a direct observation of God. However, this methodology could be understood by people only after the Italian astronomer Galileo

indirectly on this principle. There are teachings of the Prophet that say that ‘Peace is Islam’, and that, ‘God is peace’ (Sahih al-Bukhari). Similarly, there is another Hadith (teachings and sayings of the Prophet

hands, people are safe. One of the attributes of God described in the Quran is ‘AsSalaam’, which means ‘peace and security’. That is to say that God’s Being itself is a manifestation or embodiment of peace

teachings of Islam and the life of the Prophet of Islam testify to this. There is a Hadith that says that God grants to gentleness what He does not grant to harshness. That is to say, a peaceful approach is distinctly

also say, “God, You are the Lord of the worlds, how could You be thirsty?” God will say, “Such and such servant of Mine came to you, but you did not give him water to drink. Had you offered him water,

found Me there with him.” From this, we learn the Islamic principle that if someone wants to find God, he shall first have to make himself deserving of this by helping the poor and the needy. This act

those people who have elevated themselves spiritually, who will find God. This culture of mercy and compassion approved of by God is not limited to human beings, but extends also to the animal world.