world. He realizes that this ephemeral world is for the trial of man; in the next eternal world of God he will be rewarded for his efforts. As Helen Hoover laboured for over half a century in the compilation

the vast universe arrogance disappears, for it becomes apparent how small and insignificant one is. God has created the universe so that we may observe and ponder over it; so that realization of its greatness

another planet on which to survive. In ancient Egypt, the Prophet Moses gave this message on behalf of God to the Egyptian Pharaoh: The Hour is coming. But I choose to keep it hidden, so that every human being

and avoids that which is unworthy. It is this kind of person who will be rewarded with success by God Almighty. Before taking any action, the believer must assess its possible result. He must anticipate

Even so, the first caliph said “By God, I will fight those who make a distinction between Salat and Zakat (prayer and almsgiving) because Zakat is wealth to which God has a right.” (Bukhari, Muslim, Ahmad)

verses of the Quran which emphasise that “all wealth is God’s” (24:33) and that all bounties come from God (67:15), (17:20). This being so, had God held all goods and wealth to be His share, He had the right

every atom of the universe is obedient to the will of God, so also does it behove human beings to lead their lives in submission to His wishes. All of God’s prophets, without exception, were sent to exhort

monotheism, a concept which will be further elucidated in the following pages. ‘Is there any doubt about God, the Creator of the heavens and the earth?’ (The Quran, 14:10). Here the Quran appears to be posing

rhetorical one. It indicates that the very existence of the heavens and the earth are concrete evidence of God’s creativity, thus proving His existence beyond any shadow of a doubt. This idea is further elaborated

is a silent declaration of the truth. Moreover, God’s Messenger takes guidance from God and conveys it to people to the ultimate extent. Similarly, God has made a universal arrangement for the guidance

process he would develop himself intellectually. His soul would keep evolving and he could become God’s preferred servant for whom He has reserved eternal blessings. But the tragedy with most people is

difficult task, but he replied: What is impossible with man is possible with God. (Luke 18:27) We need to simply keep our faith in God and pray to Him in tough times.79.WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE COMPANIONS

God created man in ‘the best mould’ and then ‘cast him down to the lowest of the low.’1 The process of dawah is to bring the individual back to his original state, to help him to gain entry into Paradise

and to bring him under the protection of the Lord’s blessings. The example of a man who is away from God is like a fish which has been taken out of water and thrown in the desert. Such a fish, completely

be the most devout of men. Be content with what you have and you will be the one most thankful to God. Desire for others what you desire for yourself, and you will be a man of faith. Be good to your neighbour

is the stuff of repentance,” said the Prophet. Have dealings with men as if they were dealings with God One day when Abu Masud Badari was beating his slave with a stick, he suddenly heard a voice behind