above verse makes it clear that true servants of God are humble in their bearing. This is because, having become aware of their own position in relation to God, they have lost all sense of self-importance

dealings’ not only with God but also with their fellowmen. That humility is the very essence of an Islamic character is illustrated by this saying of the Prophet of Islam: “God has revealed to me that

being.” ( Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 2865)Hoping for a reward from God.It is in becoming acquainted with God that one knows what characteristics one should, as a Muslim, cultivate in

Switzerland, generally speaking. They say that they have got everything without God, so they ask, what need do they have for God? What a strange delusion Satan has pushed into people’s minds! Everything that

of Switzerland have got, from beautiful lakes to motor cars, is ultimately a gift from God. Through things that God has created, these people have been able to build a comfortable life. How strange it is

name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful), Alhamdulillah (Praise be to God), and Subhanallah (Glory be to God), and only after that, he will reply. However, these are only catchphrases (takyakalaam)

pray in advance to God: “Lord, do not lay on us the burden you laid on those before us. Lord, do not charge us with more than we can bear.” (2:286) This prayer was revealed by God Himself for the benefit

divine ordinance announced in the form of a prayer to be recited by the companions. This means that God, who is the controller of history, had decreed a change in this coercive political system of ancient

persecution (fitna) shall cease and Religion is only for God. If they desist, God is cognizant of all their actions; but if they pay no heed, know then that God will protect you. He is the Noblest Helper and Protector

here is discover what God wants from us and then he should build his personality accordingly. His thinking, his speech, his behaviour, in short, his whole lifestyle must be dyed in God’s hue. (2:138) Man should

develop it are the fortunate ones who will find a place close to God in the eternal life. Just as, ‘self does not accept not self,’ similarly God will not accept those human beings who have not developed a

a place in the vicinity of God.THE CONCEPT OF INCARNATIONThe concept of unity (wahdat) does not exist between God and man, but in Islam the concept of the nearness between God and man is valid in the perfect

only to attract the mercy of God. That is why, the greatest of human actions is the realization of God. One who fulfils the criterion of the realization of God will find that God will turn to him and, by His

grace, He will decide about his entry into Paradise. One can enter into Paradise only by the grace of God. Paradise is not a reward for one’s actions.The truth is that human deeds over a few years can never

the Creator through His creation. Gratefulness means acknowledgement of God’s blessing. Whatever man has in this world is all God’s blessing. To deserve Paradise one has to acknowledge the Giver from his

basic teachings of their religion.Peace is God’s nameThe Quran puts on record the many names or attributes of God, one of them being As-Salam, that is, Peace. God loves peace and security so much that He

chose Peace as one of His names. That is to say, that God Himself is the embodiment of peace. Alkhattabi, has explained this verse in these words: “God is the Being from Whom all people feel safe and secure

experience only of peace, not of violence.” (Al-Qurtubi, Part 18, p. 46) God has set the highest conceivable standards. That is, when God’s dealings with human beings are based on peace and security, then man

Reason-based Discovery of God The source of the realization of God is, in the words of the Quran, reflection (tafakkur and tadabbur). (The Quran, 3:191) The attainment of God-realization by contemplation

process of thinking has been defined as God-realization. In ancient times, there were groups of spiritual persons who held that the source of realization of God was the heart, and it was due to this concept

This concept derived from the concept of monism. Those who believe in monism cherish the belief that God is in-dwelling. He is lodged in one’s heart. But all these

prostrate ourselves before God. No goal should ever be so placed above and beyond religion that the godhead becomes eclipsed. And no matter what kind of religion we choose for ourselves—God-centred, pantheistic

with material success should be the be-all and end-all of existence. But success achieved without God’s being an all-pervasive factor is a trivial, ephemeral matter, relative only to life on earth, and

his worldly successes fall away from him, and he is left, alone, and empty-handed, to stand before God, who will arise before Him in all His might and majesty. Then will come the moment of trial. And it

life before death is not just the first but is also the final chance for all human beings to bow to God’s will. They are not going— at any later stage—to have a second chance. One who made use of this chance

that man is losing the only chance he has today of developing those virtues most desired for him by God and how devastating it will be when, tomorrow, man will be in a total state of deprivation, and it

now come when it has become a part of a world movement. If the course of events is any indication, God willing, that day too will dawn when the world is no more ridden with religious disputes, and we are