garments pleasing to the eye, but the finest of all of these is the robe of piety. That is one of God’s revelations. Perchance they will take heed. Children of Adam! Let the devil not deceive you, as he

He needs inner raiment too—that of piety—fear of God, acceptance of truth, setting the same standard for oneself as for others, regarding oneself as God’s servant, remaining modest and humble, concentrating

likewise for the sake of truth. They give and take for God alone. Their lips open for the truth alone. They follow the way of forgiveness and not of revenge in this world and do not embroil themselves

paradise. God’s angels will welcome those men and women, who reach the Hereafter with all the above qualities. The angels will come forward and say: “Congratulations, O Blessed Souls! Enter God’s heaven by

been going on throughout history. In every age and in every generation, God has been selecting deserving candidates while rejecting the undeserving. It is described in the Quran thus: “…a large group of

USWe should always be most cautious, remain fully alert and endeavour to protect ourselves from Ask God for forgiveness: He is most forgiving and merciful. AL-NISA’, 4:106

have it in them to accomplish such a gigantic task; it can only be done by God. The Islamic revolution was truly the work of God. When the Muslims were returning from their victory at the Battle of Badr

just like tethered camels, and we duly slaughtered them.”3 All of this was evidently pre-ordained by God. From the

what not to do. The Prophet was not just a believer; he was also entrusted with conveying the word of God to others. It was this latter role that brought him into headlong collision with his countrymen. All

and, therefore, incapable of bitterness; it was simply that his conduct was governed by the fear of God. Three years after the Prophet’s migration to Madinah, Makkan opponents mounted an assault on Madinah

advanced upon him. The Prophet started calling to his companions. “Come back to me, O servants of God,” he cried. “Isn’t there anyone who will sacrifice his life for my sake, who will fend these oppressors

predominant religion of mankind, prophets came to the world. Bestowing on them knowledge of truth, God sent them to guide people along the right path, and warn them to steer clear of evil. All of the prophets

them became worthy of paradise, while those who rejected them made themselves fit only for hell. Yet God wanted more than mere proclamation of truth on earth; He wanted it to be exalted once again. Proclamation

they have been shown every proof, there remains no pretext for denial. Exaltation of the word of God is something more than

kind of dua requires something more; that is, a deep realization of God, high trust upon God, and great love and sentiments towards God. It is these kinds of qualities which enable one to make that kind

have it in them to accomplish such a gigantic task; it can only be done by God. The Islamic revolution was truly the work of God. When the Muslims were returning from their victory at the Battle of Badr

just like tethered camels, and we duly slaughtered them.”3 All of this was evidently pre-ordained by God. From the

what not to do. The Prophet was not just a believer; he was also entrusted with conveying the word of God to others. It was this latter role that brought him into headlong collision with his countrymen. All

and, therefore, incapable of bitterness; it was simply that his conduct was governed by the fear of God. Three years after the Prophet’s migration to Madinah, Makkan opponents mounted an assault on Madinah

advanced upon him. The Prophet started calling to his companions. “Come back to me, O servants of God,” he cried. “Isn’t there anyone who will sacrifice his life for my sake, who will fend these oppressors