UNDERSTANDING THE ISSUE

will make it look like a horse, it’s clear that this isn’t a real solution. The structure of a jigsaw puzzle relies on an overall concept. If someone mistakenly thinks the puzzle pieces of a horse are actually for a camel and builds an image based on that, the mistake isn’t just about the length of the neck; the whole structure will be assembled wrongly. Therefore, merely bowing the neck will not make the picture align with reality. Rather, the entire structure must be broken down and reformed according to the actual event. Every single part of it must be placed back in its correct position. The true conception of religion, under which its various elements can be better understood, and which seamlessly links the entirety of Islamic history, is that the essence of religion is to establish a relationship of fear, love, guardianship, and trust with God. The necessary manifestation of this relationship is what, in the terminology of Shariah, is called “worship.” When a person makes God his deity and ultimate desire, and becomes His worshipper, the natural consequence is that he starts considering God’s preference in all his matters and obeys His commands. He submits his will to God’s will. Moreover, being a true worshipper and obedient to God inevitably means dedicating his life to the best work that God wants to be done in this world. In this sense, spreading the truth and supporting God’s religion gradually become central to his life.