One who hears and knows all.’ When she gave birth, she said, ‘My Lord, I have given birth to a girl’ God knew very well what she had given birth to: a male is not like a female ‘I have named her Mary and

provision with her. He asked, ‘Mary, where did this provision come from?’ She replied, ‘This is from God. God provides for whoever He wills without measure.’ (3: 35-37) Quran mentions about Mary several times

What was this provision that God provided for? It was the provision of wisdom and the knowledge of realities of life. Mary had dedicated her life to the service of God, so God had opened for her the doors

98.IS THERE ANY REWARD FOR THE MERE RECITATION OF THE QURAN?The giving of reward is entirely upon God, but mere recitation of the Quran is not the right way to seek reward. No Companion of the Prophet

98.IS THERE ANY REWARD FOR THE MERE RECITATION OF THE QURAN?The giving of reward is entirely upon God, but mere recitation of the Quran is not the right way to seek reward. No Companion of the Prophet

God’s Prophets When a machine is produced it is accompanied by a set of instructions for its use. An engineer is also commissioned to give a practical demonstration of how the machine functions. Man is

To satisfy this need felt by man, God sent His prophets to the world, every one of whom brought with him the word of God. In the scriptures revealed to them, God has explained the reality of life to

himself from. The prophets’ lives are a practical demonstration of how a person should live a God-fearing life. God has given everyone the power to distinguish between right and wrong. He has also placed countless

is not something mysterious, but explains certain experiences in human history. It is a fact that God created many strong personalities, that is, such people as had great capabilities in both mind and

due to their weakness, they remained modest and to compensate for their weakness, they remembered God more and more. This was because, practically, there was no other choice for them. In this way, due

in this world of ours. What further proof do we need that the power of a Great God lies behind this world? The Signs of God When we look at the different life forms, we witness an astonishing spectacle

worship means realization of God. That is, man was created so that he might achieve the realization (maarifah) of his Creator. How will he arrive at this realization? To this end, God gave man such a mind as

adoption of a modest attitude of one’s own volition. The second level of maarifah is that in which God grants His mercy to someone by putting him in a compulsive situation and then owing to the exigencies

spontaneous praise and thanksgiving. It is perhaps this point which is mentioned in this tradition: “When God loves anyone, He puts him on trial.” (Sunan at-Tirmidhi; Hadith No. 2396) It is as if the realization

is dishonesty to God? A: Dishonesty is hypocrisy. It is not to act according to what your heart regards as true while pretending that you are acting according to it.  Some study God’s Book and the life

were wrong. They do not conceal their reality. They keep doing dua to God. If God wills, these people will be forgiven by Him. But God will not forgive those who knew the Truth but did not follow it and

of following it. This is what is called hypocrisy, and for hypocrites there is no forgiveness from God. Q: How do we inculcate contentment? A: According to a hadith report, the Prophet said: “Look at those