DISCOVER THANKSGIVING

We live amidst countless bounties of God but seldom can we find a person who lives in thrilling shukr. Why is this the case? Because, of a failure to acknowledge man, and consequently, a failure to acknowledge God. According to Islam, shukr is the highest form of worship. Only those people will find entry into paradise who live in this spirit. Like the electric light bulb, there are numerous examples in nature as well as in the industrial world that should evoke awe in us. Every moment, we are surrounded by one of these wondrous creations. Shukr is a response to these divine blessings. It is not just lip service. We must develop the habit of contemplation leading to intellectual development. This will make us worthy of God's blessings, and eligibility to gain entry into paradise, in the world hereafter. o Forgiveness, a full-stop. Revenge may set on a chapter of chain reaction; that is revenge-after-revenge, while forgiveness ends this chain. Forgiveness implies that you have put a full-stop; while revenge in this case, effectively means you have only added commas. The Difference If one is unmindful of God, one will react in whatever manner one's own desire and interests demand. If, however, one's faith is strong, each and every event throughout life reminds one of God; the entire range of emotions is then concentrated not on oneself, but on God.