Prophet. When he had told his nephew what the Quraysh had said, the Prophet raised his eyes up to heaven. “By God,” he said, “is anyone among you able to light a fire from a flame of the sun? Well, I am
substantiation of the Quran’s claim that no one would be able to write a work like it11 comes from what Ernest Renan has called the “linguistic miracle” of the Arabic
explaining the situation, ask them for their opinion. Though he appeared to be consulting with everyone, what actually used to happen was that there would be silence for a while, then Abu Bakr would get up and
opinion among my people should be accounted a blessing.” (As-Suyuti)
20. Someone asked the Prophet what fanaticism was? He replied: “That you help your people in wrongdoing.” (Abu Dawud)
21. “That one
heights of the electronic age. It gained enormous momentum with the discovery of the laws of nature. But what, in effect, happened was that a right was mixed with a wrong. After overcoming the forces of nature
Now there is no need for any nation or community to establish its political power. In ancient times what was possible to accomplish through political power has now become possible to achieve through organizations
upon how the lofty mountains and the trees cast their shadows upon the earth, with no thought for what anyone can do for them in return, and should emulate this act in all humility, for, as the Prophet
his entire being is filled with heartfelt gratitude and, bewildered and amazed, he asks himself: ‘What would become of men if there were no God to send us food and drink?’ When in need, or if he is hurt
of all events in the Universe—will make Himself manifest, so that man will see and believe tomorrow what he fails to see and, therefore, questions, today. His belief tells him that the manifestation of the
only a human being who knows that his life can be cut short at any moment and that even if he attains what is regarded as the expected human lifespan, his growth is bound to be followed by eventual decline