People usually consider their own occupations as more important, necessary, beneficial to social life, and harder than others. However, although every occupation has some degree of difficulty and social use, educating people is far more difficult and more necessary for a healthy social life. Raising really educated people requires true educators who have clear goals. … Continue reading His Achievements
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The Last Prophet’s Character and High Morality
If a man’s universally admired accomplishments, wealth, and fame do not change him, and he remains as humble as he was at the beginning of his career, this shows an impressive strength of character, morality, and virtue. Despite his unparalleled achievements, which force even non-Muslims and atheists to consider him the greatest person of all … Continue reading The Last Prophet’s Character and High Morality
Prophethood and the Last Prophet
God creates every community of beings with a purpose and a guide or a leader. It is inconceivable that God Almighty, Who gave bees a queen, ants a leader, and birds and fish each a guide, would leave us without Prophets to guide us to spiritual, intellectual, and material perfection. Although we can find God … Continue reading Prophethood and the Last Prophet
The Qur’an Proves the Last Prophet
When we study the Qur’an’s words, styles, and meanings even superficially, we notice immediately that it is unique. So, in rank and worth it is either below—even Satan cannot claim this, nor does he conceive of it—or above all other books. Since it is above, it must be the Word of God. The Qur’an declares: … Continue reading The Qur’an Proves the Last Prophet
Why Did God Create the Universe?
When analyzing this issue, some facts must be kept in mind. While we perceive things from a human perspective, God does not. While we act out of necessity or desire, God does not. In other words, we cannot ascribe human attributes and motivations to God. Who is distressed by the universe’s creation? Who does not … Continue reading Why Did God Create the Universe?
Divine Destiny and Decree, and Divine Grace
Divine Decree means carrying out Destiny’s decisions or judgments. It simultaneously includes our actions and God’s creation of them, for God allows us to do what we will to do by bringing it into existence. The Arabic word translated here as Divine Grace is ‘ata’, which means to give freely or liberality. God has two … Continue reading Divine Destiny and Decree, and Divine Grace
Destiny and Human Free Will
The existence of human free will is asserted on the following grounds: We feel remorse when we do something wrong. We beg God’s forgiveness for our sins. If we trouble or harm someone, we ask that person to excuse us. These actions show that we choose to act in a particular way. If we could … Continue reading Destiny and Human Free Will
Questions on Destiny and Human Free Will
Question: Are we victims of Destiny? Do we have any part in the calamities befalling us? Answer: As this question has been discussed earlier, I will a summarized account. No one is a victim of Destiny. God does not destine our acts; rather, He creates whatever we will to do. Destiny’s decrees or verdicts are … Continue reading Questions on Destiny and Human Free Will
Why was the Qur’an revealed over a period of 23 years?
Before I answer this question, let’s note that if the Qur’an had been revealed all at once, people would ask: “Why was it sent down all at once and not in stages?” The ultimate answer to such questions lies with God, the All-Wise and All-Knowing. Our decisions are based on a very limited viewpoint, as … Continue reading Why was the Qur’an revealed over a period of 23 years?
Why does the Qur’an open with Iqra’ (recite, read) ?
The Divine command to proclaim Islam opens with the sublime imperative: iqra’. Usually translated as “recite,” it also means to “rehearse aloud” or to “read.” It is addressed to humanity, as the Prophet represents humanity in its relationship to God. Iqra’ is thus a universal injunction, an opening for each individual to move away from … Continue reading Why does the Qur’an open with Iqra’ (recite, read) ?