FROM THE SPIRITUAL TREE

leader. But who among us says that whatever he possesses has been bestowed by God? When a person sees the sun, moon, birds, skies and the trees, he should be able to exclaim that all of these bounties have been bestowed by God. People are aware of the gifts given to them by others, but nobody truly acknowledges God for the innumerable blessings which He has endowed man with. Breathing, seeing, eating, drinking and walking—all these experiences should inspire us to become deeply thankful to God and thus develop closeness to Him. The Quran says: There are some who set up equals with God and adore them with the adoration due to God, but those who believe, love God most. (2: 165) People are generally busy in love for their children, families or businesses. Nobody can be truly said to have love for God. Having strong affection for something or person other than God is like setting up partners with God. The verses of the Quran and sayings of the Prophet are filled with God-realization, but nobody has written any significant book on this topic. Generally, people write stories and legends about others. Very few write about discovering their ultimate Benefactor. This is due to a lack of deep thinking, without which there is no discovery. Everything depends on how much one reflects and contemplates. Without such thinking, there is no finding and no realization of God. o People are generally busy in love for their children, families or businesses. Nobody can be truly said to have love for God. Having strong affection for something or person other than God is like setting up partners with God. Save Time If you can save your minutes, your hours of themselves will be saved.