A Virtuous Life

A VIRTUOUS LIFE Faith in God and the concept of accountability to Him makes one’s life virtuous. Then one’s thinking, intention and will, all take a positive direction in every respect. C hapter 16 of the Quran states: “To whoever does good deeds, man or woman, and is a believer, We shall assuredly give a good life; and We will bestow upon them their reward according to the best of their works.” (16:97) The beginning of a virtuous life happens when an individual is convinced of the fact that he has been created by a Creator and that it is He who sustains him. And at every moment he is under His Guardianship. It is this belief which is the sole basis of a virtuous life in this present world. The whole personality of a person changes once he sincerely accepts this reality. He undergoes a revolution in his life. His character becomes spiritual