THE UNIVERSE SPEAKS OF THE GLORY OF GOD The discovery of the meaningfulness of the universe is to discover the Creator through His creation. This makes one a God-worshipper with his eyes focussed on

heavens and the earth, and in the alternation of night and day for people of understanding; who remember God while standing, sitting and [lying] on their sides, and who ponder

is the reckoning of God. Remember God during the appointed days. He that departs on the second day incurs no sin, nor does he who stays longer, if he truly fears God. Have fear of God, then, and know that

the name of God over the beasts which He has given them for food. Your God is One God; so surrender to Him. And give good news to the humble, whose hearts tremble with awe at the mention of God; who endure

sacrifice of cattle, We have ordained it for you as one of the symbols set up by God. They are of much use to you. So pronounce God’s name over them as you draw them up in line and slaughter them; and when they

apparently no third person or group between the two, yet there is always a third present and that is God who is the supreme witness. That is why every promise becomes a divine promise. A believer therefore

commitment made between two persons is under the watchful eyes of God, and that he will be accountable for its fulfilment in the court of God. This compels him to be highly responsible as regards his promises

which is the beginning of a God oriented life. The ensuing hours between morning and noon are meant for economic activities. However during this period too a believer remembers God constantly. In all matters

The Believer is God’s Tree & Good AdviceThe Believer is God’s Tree Do you not see how God compares a good word to a good tree? Its root is firm and its branches are in the sky; it yields its fruit

fruit in every season by God’s leave. God gives people parables so that they may take heed. But an evil word is like an evil tree torn out of the earth, possessing no stability. God will strengthen the faithful

pleases (14:24-27). Good Advice God commands you to hand back your trusts to their rightful owners, and to pass judgement upon people with fairness. Noble is the advice God gives you. He hears all and observes

taken his own desire as a deity, whom God allows to stray in the face of knowledge, sealing his ears and heart and covering his eyes—who can guide such a person after God (has abandoned him)? Will you not

the God-oriented life, which starts with purity and worship. The ensuing hours between morning and noon are meant for economic activities. However, during this period too a believer remembers God constantly

constantly. In all matters he adheres strictly to the limits set by God, and in his dealings with people, he is scrupulously honest; in any kind of interaction with others he displays a truly Islamic character

the God-oriented life, which starts with purity and worship. The ensuing hours between morning and noon are meant for economic activities. However, during this period too a believer remembers God constantly

constantly. In all matters he adheres strictly to the limits set by God, and in his dealings with people, he is scrupulously honest; in any kind of interaction with others he displays a truly Islamic character

reach the final number.A REMINDER OF DEATHThe death of everyone comes about directly by the command of God. Man must develop the self- awareness about death, and prepare himself for the post-death period.

whenever a person fell ill, the Prophet Muhammad used to say to him: ‘Do not worry. This ailment will, God willing, become a means of purification for you.’ (Sahih Al-Bukhari) This does not mean that when a

the reality of being a servant of God. In this way, the disease draws him away from other things and brings him closer to God. He turns to God. He begins to remember God. Prayers and supplications begin

begin to flow from his heart. Sickness becomes a means of nearness to God for him. Thus, for a serious person, illness becomes a matter of blessing in disguise. The fact is that all human affairs are based

But the righteous shall drink a cup flavoured with the Camphor—a spring at which the servants of God will refresh themselves as it gushes forth abundantly; they who keep their vows and dread