THE RELIGION OF HUMANITY: Islam’s Ethical and Spiritual Outlook

CULTURE OF COMPASSION Only when both gears are connected can the machinery of life begin to move. If a person tries to turn their own wheel while disconnected from God’s, the wheel may appear to move, but it will be ineffective—because the entire machine depends on both gears being in sync. The phrase “In sha Allah” is, in essence, a prayer. It is a way of asking God to align His will with our effort so that the machinery of life runs smoothly and reaches its desired goal. Saying “In sha Allah” is like inviting the Creator of the universe to journey with you. And when the Master of the universe becomes your Companion, what power in the world can stop you from reaching your destination? THE MINDSET OF POSSIBILITY In 8 AH, Makkah came under the control of the Prophet of Islam. After this, he travelled from Makkah to Taif along with his companions. One of the incidents that occurred during this journey is recorded as follows: Ibn Ishaq narrates: “he followed a route that was known as al-Dayyiqah (the narrow path). When the Prophet of Islam turned towards it, he asked, ‘What is the name of this path?’ It was said, ‘It is called the narrow path.’ He said, ‘No, it is al-Yusra (the easy path).’” (Seerah Ibn Hishab, Vol. 2, p. 482)