English book · The Spirit of Islam

A Person Owes Everything to His Creator

English book, p. 107

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

A Person Owes Everything to His Creator things work together in absolute harmony, showing that their Creator and Sustainer is the one and only God. Then the fact that every single thing benefits the rest of the universe, in some manner or the other, shows that all things have been designed according to a definite and absolutely conscious plan. Apparently lifeless objects are invested with life through a natural process: this shows that death is only a temporary phase in this universe. Here death is always followed by new life. Every variety of animate creature flourishes in this world in huge numbers. All are being sustained by varied forms of the same food and drink, indicating the unfathomable power of God. The atmosphere totally encompassing the earth shows that a person’s life is entirely in the Creator’s hands. Everything in this universe has been harnessed to cater to the needs of human beings. This is indicative of the fact that the Creator is a highly compassionate Being. Even before an individual has been born into the world, all his requirements have already been taken care of. Mankind has only one God: He is the only worthy focus of a person’s attention. Our very existence on earth, and all the benefits we derive from the world around us, are manifestations of His unbounded grace and mercy. In return, we should become God’s

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