An Example of Noble Character

of God, striving for His cause, God-consciousness (taqwa), humility, and patience. The universe is a treasure house of signs and meanings. When men and women reflect upon it sincerely, it nourishes their inner world. They come to see the manifestations of truth and light. Through this reflection, they come to recognize the Creator of all things. This awareness—that the universe has a purpose, and that life is a trust—leads to a deeper understanding: that no man or woman can live in this world without accountability. Everyone will be judged for their words and actions and rewarded accordingly. Belief in God naturally leads to belief in His Prophet, because it is through the Prophet’s guidance that one learns how to know, worship, and obey God. In this context, Hijrah (migration) does not simply mean leaving one’s homeland; it means that a man or woman gives up, for the sake of God, those things that He has forbidden. Abandoning what is undesirable and adopting what is desirable is a continuous process that lasts throughout the life of every believing person. In this way, their life becomes one of constant striving. Along the way, they repeatedly experience states of piety and humility. They learn to be patient for the sake of God.