The same is referred to in the Quran as rizq-e-rabb (20:131), that is, the provision of God. Daily bread and divine provision are not mysterious terms. They are derived through a well-known method that

universe is a perfect universe. To this effect the Quran says in the chapter Al-Mulk (The Kingdom): God created seven heavens one above the other in

POLLUTIONFailure of Man POLLUTION of any kind is against the scheme of God, the Creator. It is man’s duty to maintain the purity of nature. Failure to do so is a sin and a crime. Man is permitted to exploit

of some of their doings, so that they may turn back from evil. (30: 41) These two verses state that God Almighty has created things in their best order and man may enjoy these things for his own benefit

beneficiary of God's creation. Man ought to be aware of this fact; transgressing will prove to be disastrous for him. Man is not the creator of this world but is a beneficiary of God’s creation. Man ought

opted for matter with gravity. From the purely academic angle, the same is true of the concept of God. The universe itself does not have the ability to create. It can neither increase nor decrease itself

all other scientific concepts, we must choose not between the universe with God and the universe without God, but between God and a non-existent universe. Since a non-existent universe is inconceivable

inconceivable, we must perforce opt for the concept of the universe with God.FEBRUARY 29 The Problem of RiotsA regular reader of Al-Risala, Mr. M. Sajid of Delhi, once told me in the course of conversation that he

scientific discoveries have greatly added to the point of reference for man regarding the blessings of God. Similarly, for the first time, it has become possible for a man to experience divine blessings of

to be filled with highly elevated feelings of gratitude to God. Thus it has become possible for modern man to experience the realization of God on a superior plane.

is called ‘fear of God’ in the Quran (5: 94). It consists of man’s recognition and realization of God in full freedom and, of one’s own freewill, without any external pressure from God. So long as there

freedom, none can experience the indescribable pleasure of spiritual experience which is called fear of God in the Unseen. Hence it is impossible (without freedom) to grant anyone credit for the highest of human

rectification. It is this attribute of a believer which has been expressed by Umar Faruq in these words: ‘May God bless the man who sends me the gift of my own shortcoming’. Acceptance of the truth is the greatest

heart, he acquires tremendous spiritual gains. The Prophet Muhammad e says of such individuals: “God plants wisdom in the heart of one who shows disinclination for the world.” There is life for man in

reminds us of the importance of the Hadith, enjoining us to strictly follow the Prophet: “...Obey God and obey the Messenger...” (Al-Nisa,4:59) It is as if, the Quran is the text, and the Hadith the commentary;

matters in relation to God, rather than in relation to human beings. The matter of modesty is contrary to this. A truly modest person will look at all matters in relation to God, rather than in relation

look at the human relationships as a case of man versus man, but as a case of man with respect to God. Such thinking will put an end to any pride or jealousy which might otherwise have tarnished his personality

affairs? It is that nature has no power of its own; whatever it does conforms exactly to the will of God. We, on the other hand, have been invested with freedom. Just as nuclear energy, when it emanates from

sun’s rays, is a source of light and sustenance for the planet, so religion, as revealed to us by God, is a source of light and sustenance for the spiritual world—it nourishes our souls and guides us onto

hate, division and suffering in this world. The author Richard Dawkins, in his famous book, ‘The God Delusion’, blames religion for much of the bloodshed in the world and many of the ills in society.

and there they shall remain forever. Who is more wicked than the man who invents a falsehood about God or denies His revelations? Such men shall have their destined share, and when Our messengers (angels)

off their souls, they shall say to them: ‘Where now are your idols, those whom you invoked besides God?’ ‘They have forsaken us,’ they will answer, and will admit that they were unbelievers. (The Quran

reaction to the truth. When truth comes to a person supported by arguments, his mind testifies to God’s truth having been laid clearly before him. Now he is left with no plea, no excuse that he had not