RESPECT ALL CULTURESDo not Discriminate GOD Almighty sent more than one hundred thousand prophets or messengers to every group of people. All the messengers of God enjoy the same status. In the chapter Al-Baqarah

believes in what has been sent down to him from his Lord, and (so do) believers. They all believe in God and His angels, His scriptures, and His messengers. They say, “We do not differentiate between any

You we shall all return”. (2: 285). The verse relates directly to the messengers or the prophets of God. It also has a broader significance that, everyone is worthy of respect, regardless of his creed or

because, while the rest of the universe is operating under the direct control of God and is, therefore, bound to function as God pleases, human beings have been vested with the freedom of choice. That is, they

the prevalence of evil in the world. The universe external to human beings is bound by the will of God. Hence its order and harmony—as long as human beings are unable to interfere with it as they are doing

human beings, who have thus proved how genuine were the apprehensions expressed by the Angels before God at the time of the creation of the first human being: Are you going to place therein (earth) someone

Nature and Science Speak about GodThe greatest evidence of God before us is His creation. Nature itself and our study of nature, both proclaim the fact that there is one God who, in the infinity of His Wisdom

that there exists neither man nor universe. In its nihilism, it likewise rejects the existence of God, even as a remote possibility. As far as this particular brand of agnosticism is concerned, this may

the precept: “I think, therefore, I am.”1 And from this point, he went on to deduce the existence of God. Our sensory perceptions too

to his performance of the duties which have been entrusted to him. If Muslims neglect their duty to God, then how will they be of any worth in His sight? Responsibility of Preaching In this world, floods

coming of the flood. So, the survivors of the great flood of the Hereafter will be those who ride in God’s boat by giving themselves up to Him. Mankind must be warned of the flood that is descending upon

warning is the greatest task in the world today. It was to warn mankind of the coming of this flood that God sent

he is granted the blessings of being able to call God the Lord of the world with the greatest prayer. Invoking God’s Infinite Mercy By the grace of God, I have frequently had significant experiences. On

life”, refers to aspects of life beyond common animalism and takes the form of superior humanism. God’s creations fall into two categories: animate and inanimate. Obviously, animates enjoy a certain superiority

quality, man can conceive of a higher purpose to his life. It must emanate from his own urge to worship God. Man’s true purpose in life should reflect the higher side of his personality, the superior being that

that they might worship Me. I demand no livelihood of them, nor do I ask that they should feed Me. God alone is the Munificent Giver, the Mighty One, the Invincible. (51: 56-58) These verses specify that

Mercy of God THE Creator has placed a special feature in man’s psyche— and that is what is called ‘repentance’. This special feature is particularly prominent in people who have firm faith in God. Repentance

wonderful means of mercy for human beings. This is referred to in the Quran (25: 70) in these words: God will change the evil deeds of such people into good ones. The transformation that this Quranic verse

SUPPORTING ROLEA Law of Nature WE learn from the Quran that when God created the first man, Adam, He commanded the angels to prostrate themselves before him. This self-prostration was not meant to be interpreted

that the angels would then have to play a supporting role for him. While Noah was building the ark, God said to him: “Build the ark under Our eyes and in accordance with Our revelation.” (11: 37). This commandment

People must understand this system of nature and be willing to play their role according to their God-given capabilities.

‘Sehri is a blessing bestowed on you by God, so you should partake of it.’” (Musnad Ahmad, Hadith No. 23142) Eating Sehri before dawn is a reminder that when God gives us a difficult command, (like fasting)

God’s Prophets Those who believe and have not tainted their belief with wrong-doing shall surely earn salvation for they follow the right path. Such was the argument with which We furnished Abraham against

elected them and guided them to a straight Path. Such is God’s guidance. He bestows it on whom He pleases of His servants. But if they had served other gods besides Him, their labours would have been in vain

generation, then We shall entrust them to others who are not disbelievers. These are the ones whom God guided. Follow their guidance, and say: ‘I ask no wage for it; it is but a reminder to all beings.’