man before God. God, who knows everything, both open and hidden, will take him to account for all his words and deeds on earth. According to one tradition, man will on that day stand before God and his feet

feet will not move until he has answered all the questions God will ask him. Remembering death means remembering the most delicate moment of man’s life. He must keep thinking about the time–which is certainly

performing his daily activities, a believer continues to remember God, seek God’s blessings, introspect and remain within the bounds set by God. Islam gives a complete plan for living, covering the entire

business affairs. But during this activity, a believer keeps remembering God in all matters, remaining within the boundaries set by God. In his dealings, he is totally honest, and in his meetings with people

people to God’ is to awaken souls from their slumber. It is to put a lost person on to the right path leading towards God. It is to awaken a man’s insight so that he begins to see glimpses of God in the signs

should be spared in furthering God’s cause. A da‘i (caller to God) should remember that his responsibility is limited to presenting the message and inviting people. God will guide whom he wills to the

while on the pilgrimage. Whatever good you may do, God is aware of it. Make provision for yourselves—but surely, the best of all provision is God consciousness. Always be mindful of Me, you that are endowed

remember God at the sacred place, and remember Him as He has guided you. Before this you were surely astray. Then press on from where the pilgrims stream forth and ask God’s forgiveness. God is ever forgiving

merciful. When you have performed the acts of worship prescribed for you, celebrate the praises of God as you celebrated the praises of your fathers, or even more fervently than that. There are some who

CAUSE OF THE FAILURE TO LOVE GODWhen someone develops love of God, he starts remembering Him most of the time. Love for anything other than God gives one mere lifeless rituals. According to the Quran, only

realization of God who is able to develop a relationship with God on a very high plane. The sign of this level of relationship is his developing an intense love for God (2:165) and standing in awe of God alone

relationship with God, he begins to remember Him most of the time, if he is lacking in this relationship by even one percent, he will be deprived of any high level of realization of God. This was the state

for advice. I am going to give you three pieces of advice which are worth remembering: firstly, fear God, and never let it be said of you by Umar that you told a lie; secondly, keep his secrets well, and

Aishah reports the Prophet as saying: “When God desires the good of someone in a position of power, he assigns to him an honest counsellor, one who reminds him of God’s word when he forgets it, and who assists

the Fire.’ They shall have a good share from what they have earned. God is swift in His reckoning. Remember God during the appointed days; for one who hastens to leave in two days, it shall be no sin;

sin; and for one who stays on, it shall be no sin for him either. This is for one who fears God. Have fear of God, and know that you shall all be gathered before Him. (2:196-203)

THE WORD OF GODFrom The Scriptures The Quran is the book of God. It has been preserved in its entirety since its revelation to the Prophet of Islam between AD 610 and 632. It is a book that brings glad

intellectual level. Translated from Arabic and commentary by Maulana Wahiduddin Khan In the name of God the Most Beneficent the Most Merciful O you who are wrapped up in your mantle, stand up to pray for

For him, the Quran is an address or speech by God and his heart starts answering this address at every verse. In the Quran where there is any mention of God’s majesty, the reciter’s entire existence is strongly