the first task to be accomplished, our own human resources are sufficient. But for the other task, God has once again in modern times, just as in the first phase of Islam, taken appropriate measures on

worthiness to enter the gates of Paradise. They will learn, too late, that throughout their lives, God had held them responsible for every thought, word and deed, and that on the Final Day they will have

they were proud of in the world will cause them only disgrace and humiliation when they come before God. O Man! Around a dozen eggs were kept on the table. They all seemed okay. But when they were broken

substance the mat was made of. This made Umar weep, as he realized that the Prophet, being a messenger of God, was living in difficulty while his contemporary kings were leading luxurious lives. The Prophet explained

pen, taught man what he did not know. (96:1-5) This was the first message given to the Prophet by God. It tells us that according to the Quran, learning has the greatest importance in human life. In fact

Companions started asking whether their mission had strayed into a blind alley. At this critical time, God Almighty revealed the chapter Al-Duha (The Glorious Morning Light). It reads: The glorious morning

charity and kindness, or reconciliation between people. If anyone does that, seeking the pleasure of God, We will give him an immense reward. (4:114) This Quranic verse sets the standard for secret as well

in hardship and adversity, and in times of distress. Such are the true believers; and such are the God-fearing. (2:177) This Quranic verse tells us what kind of moral qualities a true believer has. The

and calmly replied: “If you raise your hand to kill me, I will not raise mine to kill you. I fear God, the Lord of the Universe.” (5:28) This incident is not simply an incident that once happened between

for a temporary period. However, man’s high hopes cannot be fulfilled except in an eternal habitat. God Almighty has prepared this eternal habitat for man in some place in the vast universe, just as He has