Quran, some long and some short. The first verse of the first chapter reads: All praise is due to God, the Lord of the Universe. (1:2) The last chapter of the Quran is An-Nas (People). This chapter is

of this chapter are as follows: ‘Say, I seek refuge in the Lord of people, the King of people, the God of people from the mischief of every sneaking whisperer, who whispers into the hearts of people, from

advice that may serve as a safeguard for us during our life’s activities. Living in gratefulness to God is the cornerstone of divine religion. It is the most important facet of the religious spirit. It is

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

That is why God has ordained a month of fasting each year. During fasting, a believer has to temporarily eschew even lawful things, such as the basic necessities of food and drink, without which he cannot

and above unlawful things, he should also be able to abstain from lawful things in order to fulfil God’s commands. Moreover, according to a saying of the Prophet, fasting does not just mean abstaining from

should lead a life of thankfulness to God. The very first verse of the Quran reads: ‘Al hamdulillah’. Those who utter these words mean to say: “We are grateful to God who is the Lord of the Universe.” Man

limited way, whereas in Paradise he will experience this to the ultimate degree. The special mercy God gives to man is his greatest asset. It is the discovery of this special mercy which produces the feeling

affection is the most superior level of God realization. A real basis is required for this strong affection for God. This real basis is man’s ability to discover God’s exceptional mercy. It is this discovery

discovery which will produce in man a strong affection for God. Without this discovery, no other method or way can promote the attainment of this state.GOD IN OUR HEARTSThe true believer is one who discovers

The only true answer to this quest for a sense of spiritual fulfillment can be found in turning to God, the Lord and Creator of everything.

Modesty Stems from Realization of GodThe Quran promotes modest behaviour, its culture being that of modesty—an incomparable virtue. The translation of the relevant verse of the chapter Al-Furqan (The Criterion)

When one discovers God, one discovers at the same time that the only possible way for a person to conduct himself is with modesty. Modesty stems directly from the realization of God. It is not possible

it from belief in God. In their daily prayers, believers recite the words allahu akbar several hundred times. Allahu akbar means ‘God is great’, but at the same time it implies: ‘God is great and I am

level of realization of God. This is the stage when a person who is born into this world may reach the heights of humanity and may attain the state of one who has realized God (Aarif billah). Every individual

individual has an inborn personality bestowed upon him by God. Initially everyone is equal. It is only later, with the development of human potential, that differences arise. Some achieve a higher level

level of development than others; the highest level is that of God-realization. There is a tradition which says: “To God, the young believer is better than the old one, and that everyone is good, that is

freedom to choose that God has given him, a person should become choice-less and powerless in front of God. Despite the freedom that God has given him, he should willingly surrender to God. For those who do

do this, the reward is Heaven. The Darkness Shall End! In this world of God’s, a human being appears to be a contradiction. In such a world where the sun rises at exactly its appointed time, man says something

happens on a daily basis in this world. But God does not interfere in this. He does not end this contradiction. Seen in the universal mirror of His creation, God seems so very beautiful, but in the grief-filled

level of realization of God. This is the stage when a person who is born into this world may reach the heights of humanity and may attain the state of one who has realized God (Aarif billah). Every individual

individual has an inborn personality bestowed upon him by God. Initially everyone is equal. It is only later, with the development of human potential, that differences arise. Some achieve a higher level

level of development than others; the highest level is that of God-realization. There is a tradition which says: “To God, the young believer is better than the old one, and that everyone is good, that is

the undergrowth.TRUSTING IN GODThe Quran sums up the Islamic method in the following words: And if they incline to peace, incline you also to it, and put your trust in God. Surely He is the Hearing, the

the Knowing. Should they seek to deceive you, God is All- sufficient for you.18 This shows that the true Islamic method is to pursue our aims peacefully. Even when there is a fear that our opponents may

may deceive us, Muslims should still put their trust in God, and be ready to make peace. What this means is that we should concentrate our efforts in that field of action where—without any confrontation