there is no God who is sustaining the universe, since the law of gravitation explains this phenomenon. Obviously, the observation on which this theory is based is not of the non-existence of God. That is

universe is God-free. Rather, it has been inferred on the basis of an external observation that there should be no God. That is, the observation or experience was not one of the non-existence of God, but of

of another event from which God’s non-existence had been inferred. I contend that this method of argument, which in modern times has been considered sufficiently valid to reject religion, is actually the

roles. This is a duty imposed upon them by God. If they fulfil their role, they will be rewarded by God, but if they fail, they will be taken to task, and God’s chastisement will be without doubt the most

roles. This is a duty imposed upon them by God. If they fulfil their role, they will be rewarded by God, but if they fail, they will be taken to task, and God’s chastisement will be without doubt the most

that he will meet with nothing but failure in this world (6:153). A true human being in the eyes of God is one who keeps to this straight path. One who deviates from it descends to the level of animals:

powers of feeling and reasoning which man has been specially endowed with. Humans who misuse these God- given capabilities degrade themselves to the level of animals. Such men have therefore been likened

degraded among them are referred to as monkeys and pigs (5:60) and even worse. “The worst creatures in God’s eyes are those who are deaf and dumb, and who possess no understanding.” (8:22) Things that can be

GOD JUST A CALL AWAY The Creator created man in such a way that there is no distance between the two: both are very near to each other. I once went on a condolence visit to two young people, a sister

words of solace. He said: “Don’t worry, I am just a call away.” Suddenly, a thought came to my mind. God Almighty is also just a call away from every man and woman. The Creator created man in such a way

is no distance between the two: both are very near to each other. It is possible for man to contact God Almighty at any moment, from wherever he may be. This concept gives every man and woman unshakable

And fight in the way of God those who fight you and do not tresspass; surely God does not love the tresspassers. And kill them wherever you come upon them, and drive them out whence they drove you out;

the unbelievers. Then if they desist, then surely God is Forgiving and Merciful. And fight them until there is no fitna and the deen (religion) is God’s. But if they desist, fight none except the evil-doers

aggression against believers. In any case, the correct rendering of this verse is ‘And fight in the way of God those who fight you’ (The Quran, 2:190). To the best of our knowledge, there is no law, or international

If knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend? For so the whole round earth is every way Bound by gold chains about the feet of God. In this last

mean that the world is physically tethered to the feet of God by chains, but merely wishes to indicate the unbreakable bonds that exist between God and this world. In referring to the chains as “golden,”

and value of these bonds. By referring to the “feet” of God, rather than any other part of Him, he suggests the humble position of man in God’s divine scheme. It is, indeed, a very rich metaphor. To return

man to consider his personal wealth as belonging to God and, therefore, to set apart a portion for Him. No maximum limit has been prescribed, but a minimum limit has definitely been fixed. According to

abide by this and spend a fixed minimum percentage of his wealth every year in the way prescribed by God. In so spending his wealth, he is permitted neither to belittle the recipient nor

Islam and PeaceIn the tenth chapter of the Quran, there is a verse which says, ‘And God calls you to the home of peace and guides whosoever He wills to the straight path’ (The Quran, 10:25). This and other

monotheism. In the Islamic context, this concept emphasizes not only the singleness of the deity, but also God’s central position as the Creator and Sustainer of mankind and the universe. Islam sees all human beings

brings them all on to one level. It is only when we do not connect God with man’s existence that some appear great and others small. When God is given His rightful place in the world, people are at once divested

reconciliation. God’s Name is Peace The Quran tells us various names (or attributes) of God. One of these is As-Salam, i.e. ‘The Source of Peace’. This means that God is the epitome of peace. God loves peace

AlKhattabi writes that God is that Being from (Al Khatabi, Shan ul Dua, p. 41) Whom all people are safe and secure, and from Whom they experience peace, not violence. When God’s dealings with human beings