Islam: The Voice of Human Nature

~ 43 ~ bringing about complete harmony between his words and deeds. His words should always be borne out by his actions, and there should be no double-dealing in his transactions, or hypocrisy in his relationships. Sincerity should be the keynote in all his dealings with his fellow-men. DIVINE MORALS AS REFLECTED IN THE UNIVERSE The purpose and wisdom which manifest themselves in the wider universe under the direct control of God have to be adopted by man of his own accord in his personal life. What God has established on a physical plane, man has to establish on a moral plane. With the same strength as is possessed by the iron which is found everywhere in the cosmos, man must have real staunchness of character. But kindheartedness must spring from him too, in the way that the springs gush forth from the rocks. Just as fragrance and colour are to be found in abundance in the cosmos, so should man’s life be enhanced by the fairness and honesty of his