Living in God's Glory

end one’s life in the hope-filled period of youth by taking a heroic plunge into the unknown. only when we bring in the concept of life after death do our old age and youth assume any significance. separate the two; there is nothing but gloom and despair to haunt us forever. divested by the concept of an afterlife, worldly life loses all its significance. it becomes so inexplicable and mysterious that life and death have no meaning. GOD GIVES, AND GOD TAKES AWAY Old age serves as a reminder to make man conscious of the reality that man is only the receiver. Everything that he possesses is a gift from God. Gifted with unusual capabilities, Professor Mujeeb (19021985) was ranked among the top intellectuals among indian Muslims. having received his education in Europe, he was equally well-versed in English, German and French, besides urdu. one of his numerous accomplishments was reciting great stretches of shakespeare by heart. he had held the post of vice-Chancellor in Jamia Millia islamia for a record period of 25 years, from 1948 to 1973. however, fate was against him. in december 1972, he had to undergo a brain operation. it was a success because it