Beautiful Islam is the timely realization that most conscientious people arrive at in middle or old age. Anyone who looks back at their reckless and unruly life will see, that the outcome of partying, womanizing, drinking and drugging, is naught but destruction and despair. Every new generation keeps challenging values, morality, and virtue even more ferociously than a previous one. We demand abnormal rights that go against our God-given nature and instincts. Hankering after excessive freedom in every aspect of our lives causes our moral compass to malfunction. Alas...
Irrespective of how much fame, wealth, material possession, freedom, liberties, entertainment, upliftment, progress - you name it one acquires. None of it, indeed not even all of it, can buy the much sought after 'inner peace'. Which is the reason why so many celebrities turn to drugs, and some inevitably commit suicide. Reality being, that as we sow in this fleeting worldly life, so shall we reap in the eternal Afterlife. What a pity then, that we fail to take heed of the Omniscient and Omnipotent God's enlightened guidance. A Divine Gift that could easily save us from squandering away over half of our lives aimlessly and unfruitfully. If the true measure of a worthy and meaningful life is to secure happiness, the dark and ugly truth of our wasteful existence begins to dawn upon us as we age.
Whether we live for 30, 40, 70, or even 100 odd years, death is inevitable. And one can either meet it prepared or unprepared. What a Compassionate God then, Who despite all our flaws and repeated sins continues to nourish and sustain us. Even outright deniers are never denied! From Adam to Muhammed (peace be upon all Prophets of God) reminders were sent unto mankind. Bearing an invitation to believe in what common sense dictates - that creation must have a Creator - that we should worship the Creator alone and not His creation. And that He did not create man without a purpose. God mind you, was not obliged to send these timely reminders but did so out of love and concern for our well-being. For He alone is the epitome of mercy, justice, and wisdom.
Lord of the mighty heavens and the earth informs His beloved creation: "My Mercy overpowers My Wrath", lest we lose all hope and become ingrates. Every single mortal is awarded countless opportunities to repent to the Oft-Returning Lord. To believe in Him alone as Creator, Nourisher, Sustainer, and Provider. And to work good deeds based upon His flawless guidance. It is only when one experiences the final pangs of death, that this opportunity is revoked. As we go into the realm of the Unseen World, the glaring truth becomes abundantly clear. Beautiful Islam is the last and final message of guidance unto mankind from their Adoring Lord. And one that recognizes, honors and respects all revelations and Prophets of God that preceded it.
May God guide mankind to all that is most pleasing to Him. Aameen.
Irrespective of how much fame, wealth, material possession, freedom, liberties, entertainment, upliftment, progress - you name it one acquires. None of it, indeed not even all of it, can buy the much sought after 'inner peace'. Which is the reason why so many celebrities turn to drugs, and some inevitably commit suicide. Reality being, that as we sow in this fleeting worldly life, so shall we reap in the eternal Afterlife. What a pity then, that we fail to take heed of the Omniscient and Omnipotent God's enlightened guidance. A Divine Gift that could easily save us from squandering away over half of our lives aimlessly and unfruitfully. If the true measure of a worthy and meaningful life is to secure happiness, the dark and ugly truth of our wasteful existence begins to dawn upon us as we age.
Whether we live for 30, 40, 70, or even 100 odd years, death is inevitable. And one can either meet it prepared or unprepared. What a Compassionate God then, Who despite all our flaws and repeated sins continues to nourish and sustain us. Even outright deniers are never denied! From Adam to Muhammed (peace be upon all Prophets of God) reminders were sent unto mankind. Bearing an invitation to believe in what common sense dictates - that creation must have a Creator - that we should worship the Creator alone and not His creation. And that He did not create man without a purpose. God mind you, was not obliged to send these timely reminders but did so out of love and concern for our well-being. For He alone is the epitome of mercy, justice, and wisdom.
Lord of the mighty heavens and the earth informs His beloved creation: "My Mercy overpowers My Wrath", lest we lose all hope and become ingrates. Every single mortal is awarded countless opportunities to repent to the Oft-Returning Lord. To believe in Him alone as Creator, Nourisher, Sustainer, and Provider. And to work good deeds based upon His flawless guidance. It is only when one experiences the final pangs of death, that this opportunity is revoked. As we go into the realm of the Unseen World, the glaring truth becomes abundantly clear. Beautiful Islam is the last and final message of guidance unto mankind from their Adoring Lord. And one that recognizes, honors and respects all revelations and Prophets of God that preceded it.
May God guide mankind to all that is most pleasing to Him. Aameen.