what would ultimately prevail would be the Truth. The Prophet’s unshakable conviction that he was God’s Prophet was enough for him not to attach importance to an error, which would surely be rectified by

companions of the Prophet, on seeing signs of premature ageing in the Prophet, asked him: “O Prophet of God, what has aged you so soon?” The Prophet replied: “It is chapters (of the Quran) like Hud that have

toward those who do wrong, lest the Fire touch you. For [then] you would have none to protect you from God, and you will not be helped.” (The Quran, 11:113) This verse pertains to the time when the Prophet

and the captive, saying: “We feed you for God’s sake alone; 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

pure nectar to drink. Thus you shall be rewarded; since your endeavours in life shall be pleasing to God. (76:2-22)

prayer was expressed by the Prophet Muhammad when he was near the time of his death in these words: “O God, the most noble Companion!” (Allahumma alrafiq al-a‘la). (Sahih al-Bukhari 4463) In terms of their

the words of a believer or momin; the second is a prayer uttered by a prophet by virtue of being God’s messenger. These two supplications are actually an expression of a devout believer’s feelings with

should feel that on being separated from the people of this world, he should acquire the closeness of God; that when he is lifted from the company of people, he should be blessed by being admitted into the

what would ultimately prevail would be the Truth. The Prophet’s unshakable conviction that he was God’s Prophet was enough for him not to attach importance to an error, which would surely be rectified by

companions of the Prophet, on seeing signs of premature ageing in the Prophet, asked him: “O Prophet of God, what has aged you so soon?” The Prophet replied: “It is chapters (of the Quran) like Hud that have

toward those who do wrong, lest the Fire touch you. For [then] you would have none to protect you from God, and you will not be helped.” (The Quran, 11:113) This verse pertains to the time when the Prophet

ConvictionIn this vast universe, God is our support. He is the one who supports us in the journey across the river of life and brings us to the other shore. Faith in God is everything for man. Without this

things, and spirituality enables the individual to live in and benefit from this garden. Together God has placed pleasant things alongside the unpleasant things in life.

biographer, Ibn Hisham: After praising God, the Prophet said: O people, prepare yourself for the Hereafter. You must know that the hour of death is sure to come to everyone. Then you will leave your herds

speaking a good word. For each good action will be rewarded from tenfold to 700 fold. May God bless you. May God’s mercy be upon you. (Seerah ibn Hisham, Vol. 1, pp. 500-501) During the thirteen years that

biographer, Ibn Hisham: After praising God, the Prophet said: O people, prepare yourself for the Hereafter. You must know that the hour of death is sure to come to everyone. Then you will leave your herds

speaking a good word. For each good action will be rewarded from tenfold to 700 fold. May God bless you. May God’s mercy be upon you. (Seerah ibn Hisham, Vol. 1, pp. 500-501) During the thirteen years that

THE COSMIC CALLIt is God who splits the seed and the fruit-stone. He brings forth the living from the dead, and the dead from the living. That is God. How then can you, deluded, turn away from the truth

those who pour scorn on a dish that has been brought before them.” (AL-BAIHAQI, AL-SUNAN AL-KUBRA) God does not like pride in His servants Aishah recounts how a poor woman who came to see her one day wanted

then given her something in return. “I think you were looking down on her. Be humble, Aishah, for God likes those who are humble, and has the greatest aversion for those who are proud.” (HILYAT AL-AULIYA)