English book · Introducing Islam

THE REALITY OF LIFE

English book, PDF p. 298

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

The Reality of Life ~ 298 ~ THE REALITY OF LIFE There is only one God. He has created all things. All men will return to Him after death, and He will judge them according to their actions on earth. Some will be rewarded with eternal paradise, while others will be condemned to hellfire. Everyone shall meet the fate he merits, be he weak or strong. When one realizes this grave reality, one’s life changes completely. One becomes careful to avoid that which will lead one to Hell, and desirous of anything which will make one deserving of paradise. One comes to love and fear God above all else. When one fears God and is conscious of one’s eternal destiny, one becomes extremely cautious in one’s dealings with one’s fellow men. By mistreating others, one feels as if one is exposing oneself to the fire of hell. One is never arrogant, for one realizes that it is not just humans one is dealing with; every man is supported by the power of God and His angels. One is never unjust when dealing with one’s fellow, for one knows that eventually

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