Living in God's Glory

end. in old age, when his strength is on the wane, he realizes the imminence of death; he is moved to wonder about that which lies in store for him in the hereafter; he searches for a ray of hope which can illuminate the world he will have to face after death. it is this ray of hope that God’s prophets have come to the world to provide. The prophets have taught man that there is another world—one that is both eternal and ideal—after death. Those who will be admitted to this perfect world in the afterlife are they who prove themselves worthy of it in this life on earth by their righteous actions. This message has been summed up in these words of the Quran: “God calls man to the home of peace.” (The Quran, 10:25) DAYEE AND MADU A good relationship between dayee and madu is essential just like a successful speaker has to establish a strong emotional rapport with the addressed. Michael Faraday and lawrence Bragg, who delivered lectures at london’s royal institute, were two of the most successful speakers of modern times. What is the secret of a successful lecture? We give below the words of wisdom on this subject that we have gleaned from the respective memoirs of Faraday and Bragg.