The Existence of God

True thankfulness is the price we have to pay for all these things. Those who do not pay this price are like usurpers in this world. Living in this world without this feeling of gratefulness is an unpardonable sin, for both men and women. The Extended Meaning of the Quran The Quran is a universal book. Its message is an eternal one. As well as having a primary meaning, the verses of the Quran have an extended meaning. To understand this deeper meaning of the Quran, it is very important to understand this fact. For example, there is a verse in the Quran about the dawn prayer (fajr): “… the recitation at dawn is indeed witnessed.” (17:78) This means that the time of the dawn prayer is a time of tranquillity and solitude. That is why the recitation at dawn is given special mention. This verse can have the extended meaning that the believer should say the morning prayer at the appointed time, and then go to a park to walk, or go to a place where there is greenery of nature. In the morning there is an angelic environment at such a place. In such an environment, a person should look at the signs of God. He should recite the verses of the Quran. He has to discover God in His creation. One scenario is that after