HELP TO A SEEKER OF TRUTH

was suggesting that he himself should have a predictable character. When he observes that the various parts of the universe function with absolute harmony, he realizes that, in like manner, he should live in complete harmony with society, without hatred or malice towards anyone. When he sees the events of the universe always proceeding towards a meaningful result, he realizes that man’s life, too, must have a meaningful end. Thus he exclaims: “O our Lord! You have not created (all) this without purpose. Glory be to You! Give us salvation from the torment of Hellfire!” (3: 191). In brief, the universe is a manifestation of the attributes of Almighty God. Hence, it is a source of spiritual nourishment for those who want to lead a divine life on earth. For them, the whole universe becomes a means of reaching spiritual perfection. This spiritual development continues incessantly throughout their earthly life. As the ultimate result of this life-long developmental process, they attain that degree of spirituality, which the Quran calls the ‘Rabbani soul.’ It is such as these who, in the life Hereafter, will be told by their Most Compassionate Lord: “Dwell in Paradise; you shall have no fear, nor shall you grieve.” (7: 49) o The Quran is a literal version of God’s word, while the universe, or nature, is a practical demonstration of it. Controlling Anger Anger is one of the major things that could cause a relationship to go sour. Anger stokes a quarrel, which, if pursued, leads to personal dislike, and finally, to full-fledged hatred. Hatred eventually leads to evil. In any relationship, trouble is exacerbated by anger. Anger is a natural phenomenon, and the only solution is to control it.