the idea of God is inherent in man’s nature. Just as sheep are instinctively herbivorous and cats instinctively carnivorous, and it is impossible to change these instincts, so the concept of God is inseparable

socialist dogma completely excluded the idea of God. Education and training in every field was based on atheistic principles. Even so, consciousness of God is profoundly embedded in the younger generation

And that means being good to others whether their behaviour to you is good or bad. Realization of God elevates only that heart which is totally free from negative thinking; such realization will never

This is a law of nature. In such a situation, the only way for one who aspires to realization of God is to develop the ability to convert negative experiences into positive experiences, that is, he must

which enables man to continue his journey of God-realization uninterruptedly.The Discovery of the Existence of the CreatorThe Prophet of Islam once observed: “God created man in His own image.” (Sahih al-Bukhari

of God-realization, meaning that there are also different levels of man’s realization of God. One should constantly strive to increase his level of realization. That way, there is no limit to God’s splendour

splendour. Similarly, there is also no limit to the realization of God. It is according to the level of realization a person attains, that his status will be determined in the Hereafter in Paradise, neither

RealizationInevitably, a high level of realization is achieved only through elevated thinking. Regarding God’s words and God’s Creation, the more one thinks deeply, the more one will attain to deeper realization. The

are set on things other than Paradise are not held desirable by God. These are the people who have set no value upon the blessings of God in this world. Their case is one of showing disrespect rather than

receive the blessing of sharing in the heavenly provision of Paradise. They ignored God’s Paradise in the present world. Now God will ignore them in the Hereafter. In the world Hereafter they will be subjected

message of God to people, because the Quraysh are stopping me from conveying to people the message of God?”’8 The Prophet Muhammad, may peace be upon him, was undoubtedly the messenger of God to the whole

if you do not, then you will not have communicated His message. God will protect you from all people.14 The special purpose for which God had sent the Prophet Muhammad, may peace be upon him, was to convey

convey to people the message and guidance which he received from God. This was the Prophet main mission. If the Prophet had not undertaken this task, it would have meant that he had failed in discharging

sometimes as night fell and sometimes as day broke.” “Praise be to God who has made His religion flexible,” said Udhayf. (NASA’I, SUNAN) God looks not just at actions but at their motives Umar ibn Khattab

doer’s intentions. Whatever a man has set his heart on, he shall have it. So he who emigrates for God and His Messenger will be led by his emigration to just that destination. And he who emigrates for

east or the west. The pious are those who believe in God and in the Last Day, in the angels and the scriptures and the prophets; who for the love of God give their wealth to kinsfolk, orphans, the poor, wayfarers

fortitude misfortune, hardships and peril. These are the true believers, these are the God-fearing. (2:177) God’s Hospitality Do the unbelievers think that they can make My servants protectors against

in nature. He follows all the teachings God has given to reform himself. Faith and virtuous deeds render his life virtuous. His thinking becomes constructive. His intention and his will all take a positive

healthy way are God’s chosen servants. God will select them for special blessings in the present world as well as in the eternal world after death. A good life in this world is granted by God. But this blessing