Remembrance of God

Iman, al-Bayhaqi, Hadith No. 4326) Contemplation means serious thinking. The act of thinking takes place in the mind, and is the source of all our actions. The more one thinks, the deeper the meaning which will be discovered by him. The same is true of thanksgiving. It is only by thinking that anyone discovers God’s limitless blessings. With this discovery one’s heart and mind brim over with gratitude. The greater the sense of discovery the greater the degree of thanksgiving. It is contemplation that leads one to discovery and to elevated levels of thanksgiving. How to Find Spiritual Food O ne professor gave me the good news that the tenure of his service period had expired so he was going to retire, but since the university had given him two year extension, his service would continue for two more years. When I heard the news of his extension, it became for me a point of reference for saying a prayer. I said, “O God, You have created me and unilaterally have given me all the things I needed for life support. Death will put an end to all these blessings but, if You desire, You can grant me a further extension. Man may grant only a limited period of extension, but You are the Lord of