English book · Living in God's Glory

Quest for Civilization in space

English book, p. 43

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

PRICE NOT PAID A realized person sees the Glory of God in His creation, showers praise due to God and bathes in the light of God. Only then can he show his real value in God’s eyes. The Bible says, “But to what shall i compare this generation? it is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their playmates, ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’” (Mathew, 11:16-17) The universe is a great exhibition. a showcase of power, wisdom, and meaning. it is so beautiful that its beauty cannot be fully described. The universe is an eternal abode of God’s glory and majesty. however, in the known universe, man is the only creature who can understand this divine abode and dance to its beauty and perfection. The only creature God made with his own hand so that man could see the immense artistry in the universe and might dance with it. however, he is the one who refrains from it the most. Man does everything but does not do what he ought to do the most. of all the creatures, only man has been given this feeling and consciousness, which shows what God wants from him. Man is required to dance to God’s “flute”. he spontaneously calls out, “Glory be to God, the best of Creators.” (23:14) it is only such a response that will show the actual value of man. Man’s failure to do this is akin to devaluing himself in this universe. he is rendering his existence meaningless.

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