than that which is under Indian rule. But the size of a territory is only of relative importance. What is most important is to use one’s available resources in a wise manner, even if the area under one’s

difficult to enumerate them. It is science alone which has led man to the age of modern civilization. What is the reason for this difference? The reason may be traced to the fact that science recognized the

9. The Great ResponsibilityThe Quran says in chapter six: Say, ‘What counts most in testimony?’ Say, ‘God is my witness and your witness. This Quran has been revealed to me, so that I may warn you (people)

Help Us! Lord, give us what is good both in this world and in the next and save us from the chastisement of the Fire. (2:201) Lord, fill our hearts with steadfastness. Make firm our step and help us

and no greater elevation of the spirit than in man's strong attachment to God. This, in essence, is what monotheism is, both in principle and in practice. As such, it is of the highest value in the eyes

HUMILITYThe Quran tells us that fasting is prescribed for you so that you may fear God. (The Quran, 2:183) What does it mean to fear God, taqwa? Taqwa or fearing God means that man should acknowledge his helplessness

in terms of appearances; they start liking something because of outward attractiveness and reject what is not attractive in terms of appearance. But in reality, this is not the right way of judging things

a proof of God’s existence. Every exception necessarily requires an answer to the question: Who or what is the cause of this exception? Without believing in ‘cause and effect’, you cannot explain why there

conditioned by the environment he grows up in. The environment inside the home, and outside moulds him into what he eventually grows up to be. And this stays with him throughout his life. And as a result, he starts

conditioned by the environment he grows up in. The environment inside the home, and outside moulds him into what he eventually grows up to be. And this stays with him throughout his life. And as a result, he starts