In some religions worship is a means to develop in man the attitude of harshness and isolation from life. In these religions, Ibadah or worship, seeks to develop a mentality which makes the enjoyment of the pleasures of this world as hateful and sinful thing.
The message of Islam is also not restricted to a particular place, people, or class. It addresses all nations, races, people and classes. In Islam there is no nation or people who can claim that they are the “chosen people” and that all others should be subjected to them.
Bankruptcy in this life is unpleasant, to say the least, but it may be overcome one way or another. The bankrupt may be able to recover from this hardship. He may be lucky and fortunate. Some one may lend him or help him to stand on his feet.
It’s one of the greatest sins and yet it’s something we do day after day. Sometimes we don’t even realise it. You’re just chatting away with your friends and you begin to talk about somebody else.
We can strive, we can plan, make decisions, we can move, but we cannot guarantee the results of any of our acts. If we get successful, then this is a blessing from Alláh for which we should be thankful and grateful.
Taqwa is therefore a concept having to do with the remembrance of Alláh, fearing Alláh, protecting ourselves form His wrath of Alláh.
In recent days there were protest marches everywhere led by young people who were fed up with Israeli arrogance and brutality. They are fed up with American injustice and bias.
America pays 60% of the UN funds. Therefore, no person may be appointed as Secretary General without the blessing of the White House. No resolution may be adopted or implemented without their consent.
