themselves. It destroys the positive thinking among Muslims that is indispensable for living in remembrance of Paradise. Human beings have been created in such a way that they cannot harbour within them

seeing and observing this world. The present psyche of Muslims is against the Creation Plan of God. God wants that people should have a glimpse of Paradise while in this very world, so that they can think

upon you! Well you have done. Enter Paradise and dwell therein forever.” They will say: “Praise be to God, Who has been true to His promise to us and has made us inherit the land, that we may dwell wherever

it will be said: “Praise be to God, Lord of the Worlds.” (39:67-75) Prayer “ I am God. There is no god but Me. So serve Me, and perform regular prayers for my remembrance.” (20:14) Perform the prayers

too. Good deeds make amends for sins. That is a reminder for the mindful. Therefore have patience; God will not deny the righteous

can find the true kernel of religion. Why should there be Trials? When God’s servant calls to his Lord, and if he is dear to God, He says, “O Gabriel, do not hurry to fulfil his desire. I like to listen

greatness of God. As a result, a new storm emerges in his spirit. On such occasions, the words that come out of the mouth of a believer are unique, special words expressive of the glory of God. A believer

universe at that particular moment. He remembers God in such a way that the earth and heaven also failed to do so. This is the highest form of divine remembrance of a creative nature. Trial is a divine experience

is a fact that fear of God is the real focus in Islam. The fear of God is the source of all positive qualities. The fear of God makes a man both serious and modest. Fear of God instils in man the incentive

of God is the greatest source of personal reform. Fear of God nullifies the individual’s sense of his own greatness and paves the way for social unity. Fear of God makes one a realist. Fear of God produces

thinking in a man. Fear of God compels man to live in constant remembrance of his death. Fear of God saves man from becoming egoistic and arrogant. The position of the fear of God is, to use the jargon of

the eyes of God; it is not an action which will earn one any credit.A Believer’s WealthIt is written in the Qur’an; “To those who hoard up gold and silver and do not spend it in the way of God, give tidings

wealth they should accumulate instead. Umer, may God be pleased with him, went to the Prophet and put this question to him on their behalf. The Prophet, may God’s peace and blessings be upon him, replied: “Each

“Each of you should acquire a heart grateful to God, and a tongue accustomed to His remembrance, and a believing spouse who will be of assistance in matters relating to eternity.” (Ibn Majah)

continues to remember death, this alone will be sufficient for his reform. The truth is that the remembrance of death, in the terminology of the carom board, is like a master stroke which revolutionizes man’s

of the unrelenting Angel of Death, they finally remember their mistakes. But the time for such remembrance is not while facing death, but, rather, it is when they are making those mistakes and are not ready

Doomed to Destruction & The Deniers of God’s SignsDoomed to Destruction Woe to every backbiting slanderer who amasses riches and sedulously hoards them, thinking that his riches will render him immortal

torment was like! It is God’s own kindled fire, which will rise up to people’s hearts. It will close upon them from every side, in endless columns (104:1-9). The Deniers of God’s Signs He who turns away

away from My remembrance shall live in anguish and come before Us blind on the Day of Resurrection. “Lord”, he will say, “why have you brought me blind before you, when in my lifetime I was blessed with

God’s servant and, without doubt, there is no position greater than that of servitude to God for man. The Quran has this to say: “Prostrate yourself and come near.” (96:19) Sajda or prostration is the

of being near to God. At the last extent of helplessness one starts having that experience of God which is called,‘meeting God’. It is a reality that arrogance distances man from God, whereas helplessness

helplessness brings man closer to God. Kibr or arrogance, is a means of distancing oneself from God, while helplessness, ijz is a means of achieving closeness to God.CRYING IN REMEMBRANCE OF GODSelf-prostration (sajdah)

seeks refuge in God by saying, Allahumma inni aauzubika minash shaitan nir rajim, ‘I seek refuge in God from Satan, the accursed.’ (Musnad Ahmad, 16740) When he is faced with some problem, he spontaneously

humma alaika tawakkalna, ‘O God, in You we have placed our trust.’ (60:4) In a similar way, when he receives some wealth, he says, Allah humma barik lana fi amwalina, that is, ‘O God, bless us in our wealth

‘O God, You are my Companion during the journey and the Guardian of my family.’ (Sahih Muslim, 1342) When he hears of someone’s death he says, Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun, ‘We belong to God and