they must keep the peace and avoid all kinds of confrontation. There is a Hadith which says: By God, that person will never enter Paradise, who creates a nuisance for his neighbours. (Sahih Muslim) A

appeared in the Speaking Tree, a Times of India Publication, dated 14 July 2014. The Creation Plan of God The present world is nothing but a tiny interlude in our never-ending life span. The present world

TWO LIFESTYLESThose who live in a godly way will be lodged in eternal Paradise in the Hereafter. Those who live an ungodly life will be eternally deprived of divine blessings. There are two ways of leading

life in this world–one, living in God, the other, living in something other than God. True believers are those who live in God. Those who live in something other than God, may be described as worldly people

as they are today. Who are the people who live in God? They are those who are serious about life, and who being truth seekers, ultimately discover God. Then they have to build their lives in accordance

superpower—a living and powerful God who is perfect and just. The concept of a living and powerful God is necessarily accompanied by the concept of accountability. God is just, and each one of us is answerable

guarantees that we think right, and do right. This, in turn, gives us the conviction that we will receive God’s eternal reward if we always think right, and do right. The truth of the matter is that it is our level

whose consciousness of Paradise is alive sees the beautiful scenes of Kashmir he will exclaim: “O God, you have shown me a scene of temporary Paradise, now let me enter into eternal Paradise.” In this

say a prayer which is called in the hadith praying with Ism-e-Azam, that is, with the great name of God. But for such a prayer, a favourable environment is necessary. In an environment of hatred and violence

observe that “your greatest well-wisher is one who fears God with regard to you.” (Jamu’ul Uloom wa al-Hikam, vol. 1, p. 225) Indeed, it is the truly God-fearing man who is predisposed to treat others well

well. There can be no better rein upon an individual’s actions than the thought that God will one day call him to account for his deeds. When one is on the point of being overwhelmed by some animal instinct

by God and that no one will ever escape punishment for his misdeeds. One might conceivably escape being punished in this world, but there is absolutely no way that one will be able to escape God’s punishment

a person when, on the one-hand, he learns the full meaning of being a servant of God and, on the other, he discovers God in all His perfection. The words which come to his lips spontaneously with this two-sided

one God alone. The Quran says: ‘Do not pray to anyone other than God, which can neither help nor harm you’ (10:106). Prophet Muhammad said: ‘Whenever for anything you have to ask, ask it from God.’ This

in monotheism. When Islam teaches mankind to believe in one God, with all power vested in Him alone, then praying to someone other than God can never be in accordance with Islam. That is why the Quran

callous and unjust action on the one hand and righteous, fair treatment on the other. If one answers God’s call as it should be answered, one will not flinch from the righteous path and will refrain from oppression

can acknowledge reality and consider it all as having come from God. A person who adopts this latter course will answer the call of God implicit in every blessing by exclaiming, “Lord, You are the bestower

bestower and You have given us everything!” When one has offered one’s mind and heart to God in this way, then God will provide one with guidance, which means a righteous life in this world and eternal paradise

regarding something other than God as God amounts to descending from the level of humanity. Submission to God is the only way of life for both man and the universe. God’s Prophets The Islamic concept

concept of prophethood is different from that of other religions. Some religions would have it that even God Himself becomes incarnate in human shape, and that his prophets are in some way superhuman or other-worldly

chosen messenger of God. God’s prophets were born into this world just like any other human beings. They led their lives just as others did, thus demonstrating to their people how God’s servants should,

command by God Almighty to be followed by believers. This means that believers ought to discover the words of God and thus continue discovering God’s wonders and increasing their realization of God. The first

first verse of the Quran, “Praise be to God, the Lord of the Universe,” (1:2) is the beginning and not the end. This verse announces the beginning of the journey of realization in this world. At another

another place this verse appears with reference to the world Hereafter: “It will be said, ‘Praise be to God, Lord of the Universe.’” (39:75) This second verse tells us the ultimate stage of Godrealization,

LifeThe Good Life God enjoins justice, kindness and charity to one’s kindred, and forbids indecency, abomination and oppression. He admonishes you so that you may take heed. Keep faith with God when you make

covenant with Him. Do not break your oaths after having confirmed them and having called upon God to be your surety. God has knowledge of all your actions. Do not, like the woman who unravels the thread which

superior to others in numbers. In this God puts you to the proof. On the Day of Resurrection He will make clear to you that over which you are at variance. Had God willed, He would have united you into