them. The Prophet replied with total confidence: O Abu Bakr, what do you think of those two who have God as the third companion? (Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 2381) These words uttered by the Prophet of Islam

Even at that moment in time, when he was undoubtedly in the most perilous situation, his trust in God was so great that even the mightiest tempest could not have shaken it. At that juncture it was this

utterance of such bold words.The Prophet’s State of Mind During WorshipThe Prophet of Islam worshipped God daily, during the day as well as at night. There is a tradition, which tells us the state of his heart

moon are not due to the death of any human being; they are just two of God’s signs. When you see an eclipse, then you should pray to God. On one of his journeys, the Prophet asked his companions to roast

“Messenger of God,” his companions protested, “we will do all the work.” “I know that you will do it,” the Prophet replied, “but that would amount to discrimination, which I don’t approve of. God does not like

their companions.” So humble was the Prophet himself that he once said: By God, I really do not know, even though I am God’s messenger, what will become of me and what will become of you.7 One day Abu

citizens of the next world of God are in the process of being selected. Only those who, notwithstanding the freedom granted to them, lead their lives in obedience to God and willingly allow His will to

the right by God to become the citizens of the next world. All manner of men inhabit the earth during this period of probation, but at the end of it, only the righteous will inherit God’s beautiful earth

order to become a citizen of the next world—of heaven? There is nothing vague or ambiguous about this, God having made the answer abundantly clear. The universe may spin on in silence, making nothing explicit

authority.’ One important aspect of making God the sole object of worship is the acceptance of the idea of prophethood. The moment an individual accepts God as a living, conscious Being, he is confronted

find answers to his questions, he hears as if by a miracle, the pronouncement of the Apostle of God: ‘I am God’s servant and messenger. He has sent me down for the guidance of mankind. Turn to me and receive

the Prophet, bringing him God’s message. Like the blessed rain falling upon parched earth, each drop of divine truth is immediately and gratefully absorbed. Discovery of God leads him to the discovery

moon are not due to the death of any human being; they are just two of God’s signs. When you see an eclipse, then you should pray to God. On one of his journeys, the Prophet asked his companions to roast a

“Messenger of God,” his companions protested, “we will do all the work.” “I know that you will do it,” the Prophet replied, “but that would amount to discrimination, which I don’t approve of. God does not like

their companions.” So humble was the Prophet himself that he once said: By God, I really do not know, even though I am God’s messenger, what will become of me and what will become of you.7 One day Abu

Aziz was asked if those who died in this battle would be among the damned or the saved, he replied: “God has kept my hand from their blood. May my tongue never be stained by it.” (JAMI‘ BAYAN AL-‘ILM) Criticise

against him, namely that he had said it was God himself who had caused the people of Sodom and Gomorrah to practice homosexuality. All that Wahab said in reply was, “God forbid,” and no argument ensued. (JAMI‘

attitude is that which is called god- fearing in the Quran. The god-fearing are those who adhere strictly to the path of principled approach for they fear the retribution of God. They hold fast to the path

spirit of Islam. Those who opt for ungodly ways can never succeed in this world of God. On the contrary those who opt for godly ways will certainly be successful. It is the decree of the Creator of the universe

Akbar’, ‘God is great,’ is repeated several times. Implicit in these words is the idea that the person uttering them is not great. Their frequent repetition is a lesson in modesty, designed to rid the

him into a humble servant of God. The acts of kneeling down and self-prostration are also repeated several times in the course of the prayer, in symbolic submission before God. In this way, the worshipper

act of self- prostration—the ultimate demonstration of submission. Real proof of this submission to God will only become manifest, however, in subsequent dealings with other human beings, in which it is

attitude is that which is called god- fearing in the Quran. The god-fearing are those who adhere strictly to the path of principled approach for they fear the retribution of God. They hold fast to the path

spirit of Islam. Those who opt for ungodly ways can never succeed in this world of God. On the contrary those who opt for godly ways will certainly be successful. It is the decree of the Creator of the universe

Akbar’, ‘God is great,’ is repeated several times. Implicit in these words is the idea that the person uttering them is not great. Their frequent repetition is a lesson in modesty, designed to rid the

him into a humble servant of God. The acts of kneeling down and self-prostration are also repeated several times in the course of the prayer, in symbolic submission before God. In this way, the worshipper

act of self- prostration—the ultimate demonstration of submission. Real proof of this submission to God will only become manifest, however, in subsequent dealings with other human beings, in which it is