four tree trunks. It is only when life and the universe are scrutinized in the light of the Book of God that everything appears clearly in its true form; then even a person of very average ability has no

been established from authentic traditions that the angel Gabriel, who conveyed the revelations of God to the Prophet, himself arranged these verses: each year during the month of Ramadan, Gabriel would

with before,’ because they were given similar things.” (2:25) The truth is that God created two worlds similar to one another: one, the present world, and the other, the world of Paradise. The present

comfort for anyone. Such joy and comfort are possible only in the Hereafter, for people of firm faith in God. Wait for Fulfilment of Desires It was in the time when the British were ruling India. There was

describes an aspect of a human being’s mindset in these words (76:27): “Those people [who are unmindful of God] aspire for immediate gains, and put behind them a Heavy Day.” The psychology of love for immediate

When the Prophet of Islam had become the ruler of Arabia, whatever he said, as the messenger of God, was law. He was venerated by his people as no man had ever been venerated. Urwah ibn Mas’ud, the envoy

to see their guru, and they were to ask him actually to make the assertion that he was a Prophet of God. They said that they would request their guru to do so and that he would certainly utter these words

pure nectar to drink. Thus you shall be rewarded; since your endeavours in life shall be pleasing to God. (76:2-22). The Day of Reward and Retribution When the sky is cleft asunder; when the stars scatter

to be unlawful, it is because committing suicide means having despaired totally of any succour from God. What is equally bad is that it

be quickly overcome, provided you put to good use the natural gifts bestowed upon you by Almighty God.