of all he was determined to inform his kinsfolk that he had been chosen to communicate the word of God to humanity. For this purpose he called all his relatives— about forty were invited of whom at least

his words, but only ‘All, who was a young boy at the time, responded positively. “I will, Prophet of God,” he said. “You, ‘All, you, ‘All!” came the Prophet’s reply.10 One day Abu Jahal threw a stone at the

history as a prophet of God. His name would stand out in the seas of time, like a beacon beckoning people to belief. There would be no difficulty for people in recognizing him as God’s Prophet, believing in

in him, and winning a share in God’s eternal blessings. There are several traditions according to which the Prophet is reported as saying that his followers would be more numerous than those of any other

Israelite history will help to illustrate this point. The Jews who lived in the time of Jesus believed in God’s law as revealed to Moses. Yet when a new prophet—Jesus, the son of Mary—arose amongst them, they denied

teachings of Islam, it is only in serving people that we shall have a share in God’s mercy.JULY 17 The Creative Plan of GodThe system of guidance in this world is based on the principle of faith in the Unseen

complete accordance with them. Now what is required of man is to give all greatness to God, in spite of the fact that God’s greatness is not visible to the naked eye. Similarly, it is required of man that he

according to the Quran, lived in their family “full of fear of God’s displeasure” (52:26). Those who lead their lives in fear of God’s judgement, will be safe from a life of fear in the Hereafter, and

Paradise without any fear or sorrow. On the contrary, those who lived in the world without fearing God, without fearing the chastisement of the Hereafter will be given their record in their left hand, and

members as if they have no fear of the Hereafter, not thinking of the Hereafter, and are not afraid of God’s chastisement, who enjoy the life of this world, will be deprived of the enjoyment and happiness of

history as a prophet of God. His name would stand out in the seas of time, like a beacon beckoning people to belief. There would be no difficulty for people in recognizing him as God’s Prophet, believing in

in him, and winning a share in God’s eternal blessings. There are several traditions according to which the Prophet is reported as saying that his followers would be more numerous than those of any other

Israelite history will help to illustrate this point. The Jews who lived in the time of Jesus believed in God’s law as revealed to Moses. Yet when a new prophet—Jesus, the son of Mary—arose amongst them, they denied

acquired the firm faith that he has found the Truth, that he has discovered that the existence that God has bestowed on him is far more valuable than all the treasures of gold and silver. He lives with such

custom. This same phenomenon is expressed in a hadith in the Musnad of Imam Ahmad, according to which God has sent every prophet along with the protecting power of his community. (Musnad Ahmad, Hadith No.

is possible in this world without working for “fifteen years”. It is God alone who has the power to achieve instant success. But God has not

set forth by God Himself. That is what makes it possible for man to travel over the water, in the air and on the earth. This was so \ordained that man might recognize the blessings of God and be His thankful

disciplined life instead of a life of license. He will use his powers as guided by the command of God instead of acting independently.NOVEMBER 22 After DeathBy the snorting war steeds, which strike fire

Then how can he fail to understand that only those will have value and importance in the eyes of God (in the Hereafter) who have proved themselves His faithful servants? It is a sad fact that love of

thing which God has meant for your own abundant good.1 Women shall with justice have rights similar to those exercised against them, although men have a degree (of advantage) above women. God is mighty