But the righteous shall drink of a cup tempered with Camphor-a fountain from which the servants of God will refresh themselves: they who keep their vows and dread the far-spread terrors of the Day (of Judgement);

and the captive, (saying): ‘We feed you for God’s sake only; we seek of you neither recompense nor thanks: for we fear from Him a day of anguish and of woe.’ God will deliver them from the evil of that day

This is part of the wisdom that your Lord has revealed to you. Do not set up any other deity with God, lest you be cast into Hell, condemned and rejected. (17:23-39)

prophets of God: They used to say to their adversaries: ... We will endure your persecution patiently. In God let all the faithful put their trust.14 The afflictions, which beset preachers of God’s word, are

Those who are really working for God’s sake will not be affected by the reactions of others to what they are doing. The difficulties we encounter in pursuit of God’s good pleasure, then, are really a

prophets of God: They used to say to their adversaries: ... We will endure your persecution patiently. In God let all the faithful put their trust.14 The afflictions, which beset preachers of God’s word, are

Those who are really working for God’s sake will not be affected by the reactions of others to what they are doing. The difficulties we encounter in pursuit of God’s good pleasure, then, are really a

56.IS IT MANDATORY TO SAY SALLALLAH ALAYHI WASALLAM (MAY THE PEACE AND BLESSINGS OF GOD BE UPON HIM) AFTER THE PROPHET S Name?It is not mandatory, as your love and respect for the Prophet lies in your

following: No doubt! Whoever worshipped Muhammad, then Muhammad is dead, but whoever worshipped God, then God is alive and shall never die. (Sahih al-Bukhari, hadith no. 3667) Abu Bakr did not use any suffix

anytime. There is always forgiveness in Islam; a true seeker could return to the fold of belief anytime. God loves those who repent.58.I HATE THE IDEA OF BEING RESTRICTED. WHY SHOULD I FOLLOW ISLAM THAT HAS SO

the others said Amen. The powerlessness of man and the all-powerfulness of God was emphasized. Feelings of love and fear for God so touched people’s hearts as to make them cry. After this prayer, the despatching

shook hands with each of them and wished them well with the invocation: “I entrust you to God and pray for you. May God accept our humble services towards His path.” Even a lame person offered himself and came

56.IS IT MANDATORY TO SAY SALLALLAH ALAYHI WASALLAM (MAY THE PEACE AND BLESSINGS OF GOD BE UPON HIM) AFTER THE PROPHET S Name?It is not mandatory, as your love and respect for the Prophet lies in your

following: No doubt! Whoever worshipped Muhammad, then Muhammad is dead, but whoever worshipped God, then God is alive and shall never die. (Sahih al-Bukhari, hadith no. 3667) Abu Bakr did not use any suffix

anytime. There is always forgiveness in Islam; a true seeker could return to the fold of belief anytime. God loves those who repent.58.I HATE THE IDEA OF BEING RESTRICTED. WHY SHOULD I FOLLOW ISLAM THAT HAS SO

viewpoint of the dictionary,” he wrote back, “an atheist, one who disbelieves in the existence of a God, or a Supreme Being.” To this Einstein replied: “You may call me an agnostic, but I do not share the

position about God’s existence is almost the position of all other scientists too in this matter. God is not the subject of scientific study. Then what is the reason why scientists do not deny God’s existence

they mostly consider themselves as agnostics? Agnosticism is a position wherein you neither deny God’s existence nor affirm belief in Him. It is true that the subject of scientific study is the material

the true Christian spirit when, in response to this horrendous tragedy, she said. “May God forgive the killers. May God touch and liberate their hearts through love.” But those who are advising the Christians

the shape of a three-point formula: •Render to Caesar what is due to Caesar and render to God what is due to God—that is, follow the policy of avoidance of those who are in power instead of pursuing the

true believers.’ But only a few believed along with him. Noah said, ‘Embark on it. In the name of God, it shall set sail and cast anchor. Truly, my Lord is forgiving and merciful.’ The Ark sailed along

mountain, which will save me from the water.’ Noah cried, ‘Today there is no refuge for anyone from God’s command except for those to whom He shows mercy!’ Thereupon, a wave swept in between them, and Noah’s

my son was a part of my family. Your promise was surely true. You are the most just of all judges.’ God said, ‘Noah, he was not one of your family. For, indeed, he was unrighteous in his conduct. Do not