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Beliefs and Practices of Islam, Page 100

Something of Heaven (Part 1)

The materialists and secularists deny that we have a soul. They believe that human beings need only to satisfy our material and physical needs. Christians will remember what Jesus said, that “man shall not live by bread alone,” meaning that it’s not enough simply to fulfil our biological needs…

Paying the Rent

We have just begun the holy month of Ramadhan. During this month, thirst strikes and hunger bites. Thirst and hunger really come up close and personal. But then, it’s also the month when God’s love, Allah’s love and mercy overflows…

Human Growth and Development (Part 3)

What this means is that He is the sole creator of the universe and that He nourishes and sustains it. The implication is that He is the originator of everything (seen and unseen, known and unknown) and that everything depends on Him for sustenance, growth, and development.