them on earth are like puffs of smoke from the Fire of Hell, which all those who denied God or worshipped false gods will enter after death. If they heed the warning, they will be able to save themselves

colleagues who knew him personally said that before going to make a speech the Maulana always turned to God to seek His help. And when he began, his absorption was total. Once there was a gathering in Bhopal

about half a kilo of blood had oozed out of the wound during this speech. But this devoted servant of God did not even care to know what was happening, let alone allow himself to be disturbed by it. In any

Umar has been with us. When you pass on your office to him, what then will become of us? And then, if God questions you about this choice, what answer will you give Him?” But one who has attained to such a

appearances: he knew that Umar’s strictness was not for his self but for religion. He knew that his God-fearing heart was the greatest surety of his firm stand on matters of truth. Uthman ibn Affan pointed

flesh, finds its way into the outer world? In the past, the obvious answer was: “It is the hand of God.” But now, microscopic studies have shown that on the completion of twentyone days, when the chick

observation, from the point of view of the antireligionists, contradicts the old concept that it is God who brings the chick out of the shell, because the microscope has clearly shown that a

observed: “If you are wise, do not differentiate between Hindus and Muslims. This is the way to find God.” He was also a poet. His poems, titled Rishi Nama and his writings show that, to him, there was only

way of acknowledging man, and that was for man to love man. To him loving man was the way to realize God. One of the precious sayings of Shaykh Nooruddin Noorani is as

unpleasant incidents. And the Prophet of Islam had his share of unpleasantness. On all such occasions God showed him how there may be a favourable aspect to seemingly unfavourable happenings. In ancient Makkah

al-Fitr is observed with the spirit of thanksgiving all over the Muslim world, by offering prayers to God, and rejoicing on the accomplishment of an act of dedication and submission to the Almighty. The Muslims

Prophet shows the importanceof gaining knowledge in Islam. This is necessary forthe realization of God, maarifah. Being essential for religious and spiritual development, it is a duty for all. It increases

one of his admonitions, said, “Do not desire confrontation with the enemy but seek forgiveness from God.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 2966) This tradition gives a basic principle of life, which is important

unpleasant incidents. And the Prophet of Islam had his share of unpleasantness. On all such occasions God showed him how there may be a favourable aspect to seemingly unfavourable happenings. In ancient Makkah