service and in another respect it is divine worship. Chapter 2 of the Quran states: “They will ask you what they should spend on others. Say, ‘Whatever you give should be for parents, close relatives, orphans

travellers. God is well aware of whatever good you do.” (2:215) This verse of the Quran tells us what the items of expenditure on others should be. The truth is that all those people with whom you came

Abdullah ibn Masud says that when he asked the Prophet what the best of all actions was, the latter replied: “Prayer at the proper time.” “And what is the next best,” asked Ibn Masud, “Sparing people the

(AL TABARANI) Knowing God is the greatest worship A man came to the Prophet one day and asked him what the best of all actions was. “The realization of God,” replied the Prophet. The man repeated his question

you may not grieve for what has escaped you, nor be exultant over what you have gained. God loves neither the conceited nor the boastful.” (57:22-23) In the present world there are times when a person

these states are forms of ruination. Neither will lead a person to progress. When a person gains, what is the reason? Both losing and gaining are related to the system of nature. The fact is that this

of a test, rather than within the framework of his personal interests. A person ought to think that what he has lost he was destined to lose by a rule of nature. Similarly, when he gained something, it was

harbours have to be forgotten. Only then will people be able to work and struggle on together. This is what Khalid ibn al-Walid did when the Caliph of those days, Umar ibn al-Khattab, removed him from his post

duties. He should not look to what he has been deprived of but should see rather what he has. All his attention should be focused on what he has given to others and on what he has added to the benefit of

in the human mind is exactly the same as that which stands before it. It recognizes the truth for what it is, and accepts it as such. This being the case, why is it that truth comes before many people

unconnected thing come in between themselves and truth, with the result that they remained bereft of what should have been lodged in their souls. Abu Jahl was a major opponent of the Prophet Muhammad. He

unhappiness and end it with unhappiness. It is a sad aspect of the life of almost every human being. So, what is the solution to this widespread problem? By applying the well-known formula: ‘It is by making comparisons

all animals live in a state of happiness. The word ‘unhappiness’ is not found in their dictionary. What is the reason for this difference? It is because animals are always contented. They are satisfied

happiness is in contentment. If you are contented, you will be happy. But if you are discontented with what you possess or

Four ResponsibilitiesThe Prophet of Islam is said to be the answer to Abraham’s prayer. When Abraham settled his son Ismail and his wife Hajira in the deserts of Hijaz, according to the Quran he prayed

Four ResponsibilitiesThe Prophet of Islam is said to be the answer to Abraham’s prayer. When Abraham settled his son Ismail and his wife Hajira in the deserts of Hijaz, according to the Quran he prayed

have to take in life, we are being tested as to whether we follow a policy of convenience or stick to what is right. Our future fate is being decided on the basis of our present performance. We can either

or we can waste them and condemn ourselves to punishment in Hell. What Man should Realize Man thinks he is free to do and say what he likes in this world. He accumulates wealth and thinks it will ensure

comes, we will realize, with terror in our hearts, how wrong we had been about things in this world. What seems