Prayer in Islam Du’a (prayer) literally means to call. In Islamic terminology du’a means calling God, whether for worldly assistance or for salvation in the Hereafter. Prayer has great significance in

it is the ultimate expression of God’s greatness and power and of man’s helplessness. That is why a sincere prayer is the most precious of all deeds in the eyes of God. Prayer does not mean learning certain

events should create fear of God in man. That is to say, the source of fear is learning. The more learning one acquires, the more one will be able to understand the wisdom in God’s creation. Study increases

everyone inhales the air for the oxygen it provides. It is thus possible for everyone to be thankful to God for this. However, a person who has any knowledge of modern discoveries about the respiratory system

YOUR SPHEREThe believer leads his life in the sphere fixed for him by God. Staying within their limits makes them deserving of God’s mercy in this world and the Hereafter. There are innumerable planets

the stars and planets from colliding. A human being is required to follow exactly the same course. God has provided a fixed sphere, for the functioning or activities of all human beings.

ThanksgivingThanksgiving for man is to acknowledge the blessings of God. This acknowledgement first arises in the heart then, taking the form of words, it comes to the lips of the grateful person

abundance. Man experiences these blessings at every moment. It is, therefore, incumbent on man to thank God for His blessings at all times. His heart should be eternally brimming with gratitude for these divine

blessings. Thanksgiving is the most comprehensive term of worship: gratefulness is the essence of the godly life. The

are entirely binding upon them. But their primary religious obligation is to convey the message of God’s true religion to all non-Muslim nations. This should not be seen in the context of a purely national

down by the Prophet to Muslims everywhere, to be fulfilled after the termination of his prophethood. God has associated with the task of Dawah work all kinds of goods in this world and in the Hereafter for

them to tread the path of God (5:67). It is for the successful fulfillment of this duty that believers will be distinguished in the Hereafter by being given the position of God’s witnesses. The Quran describes

the voice of God—whether we call it conscience or the silent language of nature—has passed this test. The doors of heaven will be opened to him after death. The voice of nature is God’s directive to everyone

whatever one does is in continuance of the practices of one’s forefathers. Since consciousness of God is inborn and an inseparable part of human nature, no one—whatever the circumstances—has any excuse

IntroductionEverything in the universe—the sun, the moon, the stars— have all completely subjugated themselves to God’s will; they cannot make the slightest deviation from the path He has ordained for them. Similarly,

surrendered to God, the Lord of the Universe. But there is a difference between the status of man and that of the physical world. The physical world has been given no option but to submit to God, whereas man

IntroductionEverything in the universe—the sun, the moon, the stars— have all completely subjugated themselves to God’s will; they cannot make the slightest deviation from the path He has ordained for them. Similarly,

surrendered to God, the Lord of the Universe. But there is a difference between the status of man and that of the physical world. The physical world has been given no option but to submit to God, whereas man

preaching the word of God The Prophet said: “That God should grant guidance, through you, to just one person is better for you than everything on which the sun rises.” The preacher of God’s word wishes people

desire for instant gratification is the greatest reason for his being deprived of the bounties of God in the Hereafter. Chapter 17 of the Quran states: “Yet man asks for evil as eagerly as he should ask

The system of night and day shows that it is the way of God that there should be darkness first and, thereafter, light should take its place. In God’s eyes, both of them are equally important. Just as there