REALITY OF LIFE
Spirit of Islam, 2019, p. 43
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan is named as the default author of the periodical; a piece that carries another writer’s byline is credited to that writer.
for everlasting Paradise or ignore his teachings depriving oneself of Paradise. There are two things, which make this matter even more worthy of our attention. Firstly, considering material aggrandizement to be all that is worthwhile in life without any proof based on superficial attractions. Speaking in philosophical terms with only analogies to offer as evidence. Secondly speaking without reliable historical information. The criterion with which to judge the past, is history, and history does not verify the authenticity of such dogmas. The Prophet Muhammad, born in the full light of history presents his teachings which have been recorded in the written form. The Quran exists in its revealed form. So one is free to put this through their scrutiny. The Prophet warned us that we are confronted with a reality, which we can never change; we have no choice but to face it. Death only transfers us to another world; it does not obliterate us altogether. The Creator has established an eternal scheme for success and failure, which no one can alter or opt out of. We have to choose between Heaven and Hell; we have no other choice. If the meteorological department forecasts a hurricane, it is telling us about an impending disaster in which those affected will have no say in the matter; another power will control events. One can either escape or expose oneself to destruction. So, when the earthquake of the Last Day occurs we will be subject to judgement by our Creator. There is no escape. o The message taught by Muhammad, contains a great warning for all humankind. He taught that after this world a vast world is awaiting us, where every person will be judged and then punished or rewarded according to his deeds. Either we have to live with peace or we destroy ourselves without peace.

‹ Previous page Next page › About this issue Open in the reader