freedom from the restrictions of time and space, which can only be inherent in God. For, without these things, he could not have received the quasi-religious contentment, which he instinctively sought

all over the world. Millions of people, who do not believe in God or attach any weight to religion, can be seen bowing down before gods of their own making. In this way, they satisfy their inner urge

existence of God is required: the very fact that man needs God proves that He exists. If man does not bow down before the real God, he has to bow down before other gods instead, for without a god there is

GOD-FEARING PEOPLETrue believers are those whose hearts tremble with awe at the mention of God, and whose faith grows stronger as they listen to His revelations. They are those who put their trust in their

with their Lord, His forgiveness and an honourable provision made for them. (8:2-4) Those who turn to God in repentance; who worship and praise Him; who go about in the land serving His cause, who bow down

down, who prostrate themselves, who enjoin good and forbid evil, and who observe the limits set by God. Give good news to the believers. (9:112)

What is the meaning of helping God or being the helpers of God in this verse? It means giving oneself wholeheartedly to the divine dawah mission. It means joining oneself with the divine plan whole-heartedly

have no argument against God on the Day of Judgement. The noted commentator of the Quran, Ibn Kathir, explained it in thus: ‘Who will help me in the tak of calling people to God?’ The followers of Jesus

to acknowledge our super-benefactor, we call it love of God. Although love is an inner feeling, it comes naturally to human beings to give it an external expression. It is said that man is a social animal

relationships. It is this social expression of one’s inner feeling that is called peace. In terms of God, love is a psychological acknowledgment of the Creator, and in terms of society, love is manifested

in peaceful living among other members of society. It is not relevant to ask how, if we cannot see God, we can express our love towards Him. This contention may have been valid in the era before nuclear

may take heed! Fulfil the covenant of God when you have made one; and do not break your pledges after their confirmation. Indeed you have made God your surety; for God knows all that you do. Do not, like

community could become bigger than another. God is only testing you by means of this. On the Day of Resurrection He will make it clear to you what you differed about. Had God pleased, He would have united you in

pact reached by Muhammad, the Prophet of God and Suhayl ibn Amr,” Suhayl, the non-Muslim delegate of the Quraysh, took offence at this. He said: “The source of contention or the cause of hostility between

between us is due to the very fact that we do not believe that you are a prophet of God. If we accepted you as a prophet, then all opposition would cease on its own.” He then asked the Prophet to dictate

Prophet of God.” So, the Prophet himself deleted those words arid then asked Ali to write instead “Muhammad, son of Abdullah.” The real status of the Prophet of Islam was that he was the Prophet of God: his

complex, and that he alone could deal with it. With this reference point in mind, I prayed to God: O God, You alone can deal with my problem, so please take my problem into your Hands! Then situations

who has shifted to Delhi. I am fully satisfied with her treatment. God helped me. So, a believer can certainly have a conversation with God, but only when he is very keen and serious about it. There are many

dedicated and keen. God provides for His creation.20.HOW DO PEOPLE REACH ATHEISM?Becoming an atheist is more an outcome of being against theism than a self-discovery of the non-existence of God. Atheism was earlier

see the wondrous signs of God? Here is my back for you to ride on to embark on such a Divine journey.” The trees were whispering, “Would you like to have a personality as radiant as ours? We are here to

mind, I heard birds chirping, “O servant of God! Here is good news for you: If you have a need, then God has made the whole Universe to serve your needs. God is so generous that He has created the whole

the Universe to be at your service, day and night. In addition to this, if you show thankfulness to God, He will give you what is greater than all of this — Eternal Paradise in which there will be “...neither

pact reached by Muhammad, the Prophet of God and Suhayl ibn Amr,” Suhayl, the non-Muslim delegate of the Quraysh, took offence at this. He said: “The source of contention or the cause of hostility between

between us is due to the very fact that we do not believe that you are a prophet of God. If we accepted you as a prophet, then all opposition would cease on its own.” He then asked the Prophet to dictate

Prophet of God.” So, the Prophet himself deleted those words arid then asked Ali to write instead “Muhammad, son of Abdullah.” The real status of the Prophet of Islam was that he was the Prophet of God: his

comprises of only six short verses. The translation of this chapter is as follows: All praise is due to God, the Lord of the Universe; the Beneficent, the Merciful; Lord of the Day of Judgement. You alone we

“All praise is due to God, the Lord of the Universe.” This is the gist of the Quran. The basic message of the Quran is that man must be grateful to God, man must acknowledge God Almighty. Man must adopt

adopt a life that is God-oriented. Alhamdulillah covers all these spiritual values. God Almighty has created man as the superior form of life. He has provided him with all those favourable things that form