FROM THE EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

man the capacity of finding creative ways for practical applications. For instance the Quran presents nature as a model for human behaviour. Everything in the universe submits itself to the will of God, which in other words can be called as the law of nature. The whole world is controlled by this law, and the crux of this law is submission. Therefore, following Islam means living in harmony with nature. And this in turn means that at all times and in every aspect of life man must unfailingly do as God desires, bearing in mind that one day he will die and shall have to give an account of his deeds to God. This natural model for man is referred to in several parts of the Quran. The sun supplies light and heat free to all living beings. Man must adopt the principle of selfless service. The stream runs its course around rocks and obstructions; man must live a life of avoidance and plan his life around obstacles without confrontation. The honeybee enters the world of plants; along with the flowers it encounters thorns but it always ignores the thorns. Man must adopt the principle of ignoring the problems and availing the opportunities. The cow eats grass and then converts it into milk, a wholesome food for humankind. Man should learn the art of positive conversion. Everything in nature serves as a model for man. Nature’s silent and impeccable behaviour shows man the right path. Therefore, man should always follow nature’s perfect models. One can discern from the above points that it is the attitude of human beings which is the most important factor in successfully implementing the good things on this earth. Likewise, it is man’s attitude that determines his position towards the ideas of sustainable living. “It is our attitude that determines our altitude”. A Believer is Likened to a Tree The Quran says: Do you not see how God sets forth a parable that the good word is like a good tree whose root is firm and its branches are in the sky, Everything in nature serves as a model for man. Nature’s silent and impeccable behaviour shows man the right path. Therefore, man should always follow nature’s perfect models.