Qabil and Habil which led to the killing of Habil by Qabil. The Quran says that after this incident, God decreed that: Whoever killed a human being except as a punishment for murder or for spreading corruption

have not appeared in the Quran for any other crime. From this we can understand that in the eyes of God, the most heinous of crimes is to commit a violent act against another human being. In this matter

establish a society free of violence and conflict. There is only one answer to this. Those who fear God should take upon themselves the responsibility of unilaterally showing patience. In spite of experiencing

to express their gratitude to God instead of complaining against others. This is not only the saying of a philosopher, it is rather an eternal law of nature set by God Almighty. The Quran tells us that

problem, but rather the real problem is the failure to adopt the right strategy in response to it. God has given freedom to human beings. As a result of the misuse of freedom by some persons, there is always

years ago. In such a situation, the need of the hour is for Muslims to express their gratitude to God instead of complaining against others. A person is free to conspire against another, but in terms

capacity, in some activity or for some purpose. Thus, the Quran says, “And strive for the cause of God as it behoves you to strive for it.” (22:78) In Arabic, ‘jihad’ actually denotes effort or all-out

countries. He is the founder of the Centre for Peace and Spirituality based in New Delhi. LIFE WITHOUT GOD IN the post-scientific age, it became commonplace for many to register themselves as following ‘no

another. Though major scientific minds refrained from making a direct claim about the non-existence of God, a crop of academicians emerged who fashionably started calling themselves ‘atheists’. This practice

affliction, he prays to his Lord and turns to Him in penitence, but once he has been granted a favour from God, he forgets the One he had been praying to. (39: 8) When an affliction befalls men, they cry out to

Muslims, on the other hand, were moved by the most positive and noble instincts. They had faith in God to spur them on, as well as the certainty that they were fighting for a true cause. The Muslims, then

individual affair. Every warrior sought to make a name for himself by exhibiting his own bravery. Faith in God had removed this weakness from the Muslims. The Prophet was the first person in Arab history to command

believers were urged to destroy the Quraysh’s individual strength with the strength of solidarity: God loves those who fight for His cause in ranks as if they were a solid cemented edifice.12 It was faith

system. He thinks that all these food items were formerly raw materials. By a very superior process God converted these into food. In this way, through a universal process, all these food items came into

all these food items, in their initial form, could not be a source of energy for himself. Therefore, God went further and created a very complex digestive system. This is an automatic system of digestion

these are the things which are least found in the world (The Quran, 34:13). The kind of gratitude God desires from a human being is always on a higher level. A lower level of thanksgiving is not acceptable

system. He thinks that all these food items were formerly raw materials. By a very superior process God converted these into food. In this way, through a universal process, all these food items came into

all these food items, in their initial form, could not be a source of energy for himself. Therefore, God went further and created a very complex digestive system. This is an automatic system of digestion

these are the things which are least found in the world (The Quran, 34:13). The kind of gratitude God desires from a human being is always on a higher level. A lower level of thanksgiving is not acceptable

When a handsome child is born to a couple, their joy knows no bounds. Then what of our experience of God, who is the source of all beauty, joy and virtue? On dis- covering Him, can one remain unmoved? This

dazzling radiance—must surely leave its mark on one. Having endowed things with their unique qualities, God Himself must have qualities that His discoverers may savour. To discover Him, therefore, is to experience

to hear such music that one might wish its enchantment to last forever. The Creator of all light, God Himself is the most resplendent of all beings. He is the light of the Heavens and of the earth, shedding

activities.WITHOUT MEDIATIONThe concept of mediation is an obstacle in the path of tazkiyah. When God is closer to man ‘than his jugular vein’ (50:16), why should there be any need for mediation? Consciously

concept of mediation, the religious guide (shaikh) himself becomes the goal, or the focus, whereas it is God Who must be at the centre and the position of the religious guide must be purely peripheral, i.e.,

The concept of mediation is entirely without foundation. Tazkiyah is attained through contact with God, without any

Muslims, on the other hand, were moved by the most positive and noble instincts. They had faith in God to spur them on, as well as the certainty that they were fighting for a true cause. The Muslims, then

individual affair. Every warrior sought to make a name for himself by exhibiting his own bravery. Faith in God had removed this weakness from the Muslims. The Prophet was the first person in Arab history to command

believers were urged to destroy the Quraysh’s individual strength with the strength of solidarity: God loves those who fight for His cause in ranks as if they were a solid cemented edifice.12 It was faith