Quranic Wisdom

God did support him when those who denied the truth expelled him [when he was] the second of two. When they were both in the cave, he [Muhammad] told his companion, ‘Do not worry; for God is with us.’ (9:40) This is not simply a prophetic story, but it is more than that. It is an example for all the people of faith. It means that if you adopt a divine mission with complete sincerity and dedication, God Almighty will certainly provide His help to you. In such a situation, God will not leave you alone. If you are trying to involve yourself in the divine mission, then do not see the external factors, but examine your own spirit. If you are sincere about this mission, you should place complete trust in God. You should believe with conviction that God will certainly provide His succour to you against all odds. Here is a Silver Lining T he British historian Arnold J. Toynbee (1889-1975) is best known through his 12-volume work, A Study of History, which was published from 1934-61. In this book he has developed a theory regarding the growth and disintegration of civilizations. He has examined the rise and fall of 26 civilizations through the course of history. According to his analysis, history is governed by a law of nature. This law is based on what he terms, ‘challenge-and-response’ mechanism. According to this theory, all the civilizations were created by a minority group. Minority always comes under the influence of historical factors, which deeply motivate it. This motivation enhances the