These blessings are reserved for those and those alone who have suppressed the ‘self ’ for the sake of God, having bound themselves to a social order according to which all their religious and ethical activities

personal ambition on the part of its members. It is only when people surrender their individuality to God—to the point of becoming totally absorbed in His Being—that they put an end to this pursuit. It is

practiced and the tribes were usually at war with one another. However, when the Prophet brought God’s message to them, they entered the fold of Islam, thus effectively terminating internecine warfare

movement, for the first method will do the movement more harm than good. That is why messengers of God emphasized the basics in order that the foundation may take root. In the early period of Islam only

point of view, it is by the grace of God that we are able to work on an individual or social level. Man takes certain initiatives which come to fruition only when God approves of and blesses them. Once a

Maulana why the Muslims were not entrusted with power on earth. He replied: “When you are not applying God’s commandments and injunctions to yourselves when there is nothing actually to prevent you from doing

and inculcate in a believer values like God-consciousness, thankfulness and patience. In life, as we know from experience, patience is essential. According to God’s creation plan, leading one’s life without

almost impossible, for God has granted freedom to all human beings. People have the choice of either misusing their freedom or making proper use of it. When individuals exercise this God-given freedom in the

Muslim) 36. “He who eases the hardship of another, will have ease bestowed upon him by God in this world and the next ... God goes on helping a servant so long as he goes on helping his fellow-man.” (Muslim)

basis of righteousness.” (Musnad Ahmad) 38. The Prophet, during his night prayer, used to say: “O God, I bear witness that all human beings are brothers.” (An-Nasa ‘i)

you. You have done well, enter Paradise and dwell in it forever,’ and they will say, ‘Praise be to God who has fulfilled His promise to us and made us the inheritors of this land, letting us settle in the

with praise. And judgement will have been passed in justice on all and it will be said, ‘Praise be to God, Lord of the Universe.’ (39:67-75)

not bear malice towards others, do not be jealous of, or feel enmity for one another. O servants of God! Live like brothers; it is not lawful for a Muslim to stay away from his brother for more than three

alBukhari 6065) How should we lead our lives in human society? A natural example has been set by God in the immediate life we lead. Take the example of brothers and sisters. In every home, there are brothers

Hereafter will be condemned to suffer the most horrific pain for all time to come. But those who merit God’s blessings in the Hereafter shall know the most wonderful joy and contentment. It is because life

The Creation Plan of GodThe Famous historian, Edward Gibbon, observed: “Human History is little more than a register of the crimes, follies and misfortunes of mankind.” Other historians have also arrived

The Creation Plan of GodThe Famous historian, Edward Gibbon, observed: “Human History is little more than a register of the crimes, follies and misfortunes of mankind.” Other historians have also arrived

would have paid serious attention to the most serious issue of being made to appear in the court of God.Then they would never be oblivious or ignorant of death. They would become far more serious about death