God’s BlessingRight from a glass of water to political power, everything that people possess in this world is from God. Everything is a direct blessing of God. Whatever one finds in this world is there

there because of the will of God. If God does not will it, no one can have anything, no matter how hard he tries for it. This is an undeniable truth proved by the Quran and the Hadith. Another thing that

of God. We learn from the Quran that political power—is not given to everyone. Neither can it be received through political movements or the gun culture. It is directly related with the way of God. One

God’s BlessingRight from a glass of water to political power, everything that people possess in this world is from God. Everything is a direct blessing of God. Whatever one finds in this world is there

there because of the will of God. If God does not will it, no one can have anything, no matter how hard he tries for it. This is an undeniable truth proved by the Quran and the Hadith. Another thing that we

of God. We learn from the Quran that political power—is not given to everyone. Neither can it be received through political movements or the gun culture. It is directly related with the way of God. One

state for God had been, in fact, a negation of true faith. God is He who is in every way unique, who is free of all associations with His Being and attributes. ‘Say: God is one and Only. God is the Eternal

112:1-4). THE PRACTICAL RELEVANCE OF MONOTHEISM Unlike Hegel’s philosophy, belief in the oneness of God (tawhid) is not just an abstract idea in Islam. It is of profound practical relevance for humanity

combine in themselves unity of belief and action are the true unitarians, or believers in One God. Belief in One God means accepting the fact that there is just one Being who is the Creator and Master of the

to God. While God is compassionate and benevolent toward human beings, He is also very just. Thus, fear of God is a result of the realization that God has the ability of punishing wrongdoers for their

their evil deeds. God is all- knowing and nothing is, or can be, hidden from Him. A person who has fear of God constantly lives with the sense of being accountable to Him. Even if his fellow human beings do

person who has fear of God knows that in the Hereafter he will surely be answerable to the Almighty for his actions, big or small. It is this that causes a believer to naturally fear God, a concept which serves

to God. While God is compassionate and benevolent toward human beings, He is also very just. Thus, fear of God is a result of the realization that God has the ability of punishing wrongdoers for their

their evil deeds. God is all- knowing and nothing is, or can be, hidden from Him. A person who has fear of God constantly lives with the sense of being accountable to Him. Even if his fellow human beings do

person who has fear of God knows that in the Hereafter he will surely be answerable to the Almighty for his actions, big or small. It is this that causes a believer to naturally fear God, a concept which serves

and entire life are replete with God’s blessings, at that moment a strong affection wells up within his heart. This strong affection is called love of God. To love God is to love the Sustainer of the heavens

human personality. Love of God produces many elevated human qualities, for example, positive thinking, well-wishing for others, trust, courage, etc. Love in relation to God, is the highest degree of discovery

Calling people to God is also a manifestation of love of God. When anyone establishes a relationship with God which is imbued with love, he naturally has a strong urge to convey the message of God to his people

whomsoever God scorns will find no refuge on earth or in heaven. They will wander helplessly, forever abject and forlorn.Three Types of Human BeingOn the highest plan of Islamic faith, one should fear God, always

inclined may never have seen God, but they live more in awe of Him than of all the visible powers. When they reach God their hearts will already have been turned towards Him, and God desires and loves such servants

servants. When they enter the life of eternity, having borne worldly affliction for God’s sake, their Lord will felicitate them, and bid them come inside a paradise of fresh green gardens, in which they

kinds of questions. Suppose he has to take one of two options. If he prays to God on such occasions, it is quite possible that God may accept his prayer and guide him—through a dream – which may lead him

him from doubts and hesitation to conviction. Such kinds of dreams are undoubtedly one of God’s great blessings. But if someone does not accept guidance, even after having the dream, then his case may be

50% concerned with the seeker and 50% with God. The seeker of tazkiyah ought constantly to pray to God. This prayer will become a means to associating him with God. He should perform istikhara (two-rakat

turn towards God. Man needs a God to whom he can express his thanks; a God in whom he can trust on all occasions; a God to depend upon when all the other props in life have failed him; a God who can reverse

setback and ease every hardship. The God of Islam provides for all these needs of man. His presence can always be felt. He is All-Powerful and All-Knowing.The Concept of God in Different Religionsan’s feeling

feeling of helplessness cannot be soothed unless he has a God to whom he can turn. Every religion provides man with some God, but with the exception of Islam, every religion has been spoiled by interpolation