without inflicting any punishment on him.6 Those who put absolute trust in God do not fear anything or anyone. The faith that God, a Live and All- Powerful Being, is always there to help you, makes you bold

Prophet Muhammad had a dream in Madinah. In it he saw himself and his companions visiting the House of God in Makkah. His companions were very pleased to hear this, for it meant that, after a lapse of six years

their journey had reached the Quraysh. Indignant at the idea of the Muslims visiting the House of God, they had amassed an army, and

to his people, this is what he had to say to them: Leave this fellow to carry on with his work for, God knows, he is never going to give it up. Do not prevent him from preaching to the Arabs. If he wins

reason, and should be allowed to carry on. The very spectacle of 1400 Muslims displaying their faith in God also made a deep impact on the Quraysh. When one

When the verse of the Quran—”Who will lend God a goodly loan; it will be doubled for him many times”5 —was revealed, Abu Dahdah of the Ansar asked the Prophet if God really wanted them to “lend Him a loan

Strength of Belief in the HereafterThe fact is that God has made a human being as a seeker of happiness, but God has not placed in this present world the opportunities to obtain ideal happiness. It is

life a conscious experience. There is absolutely no exception to this rule. The greatest things that God has given a human being are his reason and his awareness. Those who do not find religion at this level

level and do not adopt religion in this sense will be held to be irreligious in the eyes of God, whether or not they are religious at the ritual level, that is whether or not they perform all the necessary

gives us a clear guideline in this regard: “And who is better in speech than one who calls men to God, works righteously, and says, ‘I am of those who surrender to Him.’ Good and evil deeds are not alike

greatest good fortune. And if a malicious attempt is made by the devil to tempt you, seek refuge in God. He hears all and knows all.” (41:33-36) Understanding the background to the revelations is, therefore

sustenance. This divine blessing demands that man live on earth as a worshipper of God. The true way to worship God is, in actual fact, to express gratitude for all His bounty. If man were to think of

(as they may be killed in the ensuing battles) then only may you take this matter in your hand. By God, therein (accepting the Prophet despite his having enemies all around, as their leader and extending

spite of all possible losses in terms of lives and wealth.” Then they asked the Prophet, “O Prophet of God, if we prove our loyalty, what shall we receive in return?” The Prophet replied, “Paradise.” Then they

Cain, became angry and killed his younger brother, Abel. This was a very serious crime, after which God sent His guidance to the prophet of that time. This divine guidance is quoted thus in the Quran: That

and that whoever saved a human life shall be regarded as having saved all mankind. (5:32) Why does God Almighty say that killing a person is like killing all mankind, and giving life to a person is like