The Spirit of Islam

before the truth is as if surrendering before God. And one who does not surrender before the truth is as if following Satan. FINDING GOD IS POSSIBLE In the mirror of creation one can discover one’s Creator by observing the universe, learning lessons from its wisdom and reading all its divine realities. C hapter 22 of the Quran states: “Do you not see how God has subjected everything on the earth to you, and the ships that sail on the sea by His command. He holds back the sky from falling down on the earth, except with His permission. God is most compassionate and most merciful to mankind—it is He who gave you life. Then He will cause you to die. Then He will give you life again. Surely, man is most ungrateful.” (22:65-66) All the things of this earth maintain a harmonious balance. If this balance is upset, it will be harmful to us instead of being useful. If a piece of metal is put