Almighty God. It was discovery of his own helplessness before the might of God, of his own nothingness before the supernatural magnitude of the Almighty. With this discovery it became clear that God’s faithful

Truth came to him can be ascertained from these words: Nine things the Lord has commanded me. Fear of God in private and in public; Justness, whether in anger or in calmness; Moderation in both poverty and

his life in a way that avails him in his post-death period, where each one of us will stand before God. One who loses this opportunity should know that another such opportunity is not going to come again

stand before God one day. On that day, how fortunate will be those who are included among God’s faithful servants, for they will be honoured in heaven. How unfortunate will be those whom God rejects, for

persecutes the downtrodden and cowers before the mighty; he concentrates on himself rather than on God. Fear of Hell and desire for heaven do not dominate his life; he is guided by worldly apprehensions

Whereas in eternity God Himself will appear directly before men, in this world there can only be indirect evidence of His existence. To bow before the evidence of God is to bow before God Himself. Those who

connection with this verse: “O God! I am an entirely undeserving person. But this Quranic verse tells us that Your mercy is so vast that it also reaches out to the unworthy. O God! Your mercy is a ray of hope

In chapter 35 of the Quran there is a verse which says: “O men! It is you who stand in need of God—God is self-sufficient, and praiseworthy.” (35:15) The same thing is mentioned in a hadith: “O my servants

prayer which is said to ask God for something. When I raised my hand to my eyes they were so full of tears that it was as if a tap had been turned on. Weeping, I said to God that I was totally helpless

helpless and I had to represent an Omnipotent God: “O God, if You command, even the stones will speak out and convey

prayer which is said to ask God for something. When I raised my hand to my eyes they were so full of tears that it was as if a tap had been turned on. Weeping, I said to God that I was totally helpless

helpless and I had to represent an Omnipotent God: “O God, if You command, even the stones will speak out and convey

Avoiding retaliation for the sake of God While the Muslims were returning from the Bani Mustaliq campaign, Aishah was detained by the loss of a necklace. She eventually found the necklace, but having lost

their kindred, the poor, and those who have emigrated for the cause of God. Rather let them pardon and forgive, Do you not wish God to forgive you? He is Forgiving, Merciful.” (24:22) On hearing the revelation

revelation of this verse, Abu Bakr said, “I would certainly like God to forgive me.” (IBN HISHAM, AL-SIRAH AL-NABAWIYYAH)

The cautious tone of one who fears God Once when Caliph Umar ibn Khattab was delivering a sermon, after praising and glorifying God, he told the members of the congregation not to be too extravagant in

Quraysh arose and said, “Commander of the Faithful, are we to do what the Book of God says, or what you say?” “What the Book of God says,” replied Umar, and asked her the purpose of her question, “You have just

return. Coming to the assistance of others is, in essence, an acknowledgement of the blessings, which God has showered upon him. It is that person, who helps others who has something more than others. For

occasions when one man helps out another by virtue of those blessings, which God has given him, he is in fact showing his gratitude to God for these favours.

towards God with renewed zeal. He cries out, ‘O God, I have fulfilled my duty and now I hope You will not deprive me of Your higher blessings.’ When a sincere prayer like this is uttered, God turns His