the source of God-realization and without silence, the process of contemplation is not at all possible. Silence brings a person close to God. It provides the opportunity for him to achieve God-realization

God-realization from the entire universe and this journey continues non-stop. Discovery of God’s Majesty Muslim ibn Bashair says that Abu Hurayra wept during his illness. When asked as to what was making him weep

level of realization of God. When man’s realization intensifies, his state becomes like that of the above-mentioned Companion of the Prophet. What is meant by a high realization of God? It is that state in

GOD’S PLEASURE, MAN’S PLEASUREDepending on what one’s inner state, intention (niyyah) is while doing anything, actions can either be seeking the pleasure of God or seeking the pleasure of man. The

spirit of seeking the pleasure of God is immanent” (57:27). Any action which is devoid of this spirit is not going to be of any value in the tally of deeds in the Hereafter. God does not reach a verdict just

done by seeking the pleasure of God, and the other is that which has been done by seeking the pleasure of man. One who seeks the pleasure of God is always focused on God. In all matters he strives to gain

that the guidance sent by God through the Prophet Muhammad is the truth and that man’s eternal salvation rests thereon. The position of the Quran is not just that it is one of the many revealed scriptures

creation. It is a book for all human beings, because it has been sent by that Divine Being who is the God of all of us. The Quran is no new heavenly scripture. It is only an authentic edition of the previous

book for all human beings, of all nations. It is the expression of God’s mercy for one and for all. It is a complete message sent by God for every one of us. The Quran is a light of guidance for all the

in word and deed. It is as if we heard the exhortation of God: “Fulfill the obligation you have to this, your fellow man.” (The Quran: 2:34) God tells us to bow before ‘Adam,’ to pay him his due, whether

whether it entails verbal recognition, or material transactions. We cannot ‘hear’ God’s command as if, physically, it was an auditory experience. But that is all the more reason to open our hearts to it. That

moral success in life. Those who respond to God’s command by saying, “I am better than he is,” are little better than moral failures. If one responds to God’s command as the Angels did, the reward of angels

spiritual strength: both are equally important and desirable human qualities. There is a saying: ‘God helps those who help themselves.’ What is self-help? Self-help means to prove that you have these two

GOD’S NEIGHBOURHOODParadise, God’s neighbourhood is like a universal garden where only those will find a place in the Hereafter who have made God their supreme concern in the life of this world. What is

neighbourhood of God (66:11). In the world before death man lives in the neighbourhood of God at the level of mind and feeling. After death his living in the world of God will be a reality. God, without doubt

doubt, is the source of all virtues.That is why man can find true peace only in the neighbourhood of God. Anything short of that cannot become a source of real peace for him. The present world, in actual

This real basis is man’s ability to discover God’s exceptional mercy. It is this discovery which will produce in man a strong affection for God. Without this discovery, no other method or way can promote

one who discovers the Greatness and Glory of the Lord of the Worlds. Then his heart is filled with God’s Greatness. Maulana Abdul Basit Oomri, who lives in Qatar, is associated with our Dawah Mission. He

world who speaks of ‘God in our Hearts’. There ought to be a program entitled “God in Our Hearts”, on which people speak on the blessings of God, the Majesty of God and the greatness of God, thus expressing

Those who live in a godly way are those who are desired by God. They will be lodged in eternal Paradise in the Hereafter. Those who live an ungodly life are not God’s desired servants. Such people will

HELPLESSNESSArrogance (kibr) is a means of distancing oneself from God, while helplessness (ijz) is a means of achieving closeness to God. People are aware of the power of the oppressed, but they do not

totally helpless as compared to the Omnipotent God, then such words will come to his lips as even the Earth and the Heavens cannot bear to hear.These words are: “O God!You have created me as a helpless person

level. This elevated feeling is the certificate of entry into Paradise for all human beings. When God sees them in such a situation, He tells His angels to admit them to Paradise, because He had created

Godhe realization of God is an intellectual discovery. No one can achieve realization just by repeating God’s name or, by meditation, training himself to silently utter the word of God spontaneously with

attaining maarifah. They have no connection or relation with the realization of God. There is a tradition which tells us that: “God has created man in His own image.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 6227) There

the Price Man has to offer his own being in return for paradise. Whoever sacrifices his life for God will find eternal reward. There is no other way of earning salvation. There comes a time in everybody’s

is worthy of God’s favour. Whoever stops short of self-sacrifices in God’s path will be permanently denied His blessings. Paradise is so priceless that nothing we have can pay for it. God has nonetheless

should give up his insignificant self to God; that he should expend all his paltry wealth for the sake of God; that he should spend his time on earth serving God. To accept truth is a sacrifice; to give