Spirit of Islam, June 2020

In this vast universe, it is God who is man’s support. He alone can help us cross this river of life and lead us to the other shore safely. GOD: A SOURCE OF CONVICTION Compensation for One’s Weakness T HE MOVEMENT of the stars and planets in the endless space appears astonishingly strange to behold. An unbelievable number of vast balls of fire called stars are moving with great speed. Amidst these astral bodies, the Earth appears no more than a grain of sand. It is an awesome experience to witness this constant motion of the stars and planets. One can also see unbelievably enormous masses of heavenly bodies countless in number, racing about amidst which the planet Earth appears like a little speck. All of this so astounds us that compared to this, our own existence appears to be totally insignificant. This spectacle of the universe leads to the discovery of two important things. First, the existence of an All-Powerful God, who is its Creator as well as its Sustainer. If one can bring to mind this scene of the massive universe, one’s heart will testify that the universe itself is a proof of its Creator. And, secondly, the utter helplessness of man. God is an indispensable need of man. Without God, man’s very existence is impossible. When one discovers this reality, one would race towards God and call out wholeheartedly, “God! Please help me! Without You, nothing is possible for me.” In this vast universe, it is God who is man’s support. He alone can help us cross this river of life and lead us to the other shore safely. Belief in God is everything for man. Without this belief, man is nothing at all. Each one of us, in our daily life, feels the same utter helplessness that we experience when we observe the vast universe. Each one of us repeatedly goes through experiences that lead us to realize our severe limitations. Very often, we do not get what we want. Situations arise in our lives that compel us to feel completely helpless. In addition to this, fear of loss, sickness, accidents, old age and death tell us that we are utterly dependent on a force that is infinitely greater than us, and that without the help of this infinitely superior power, we simply cannot succeed. This realization is a psychological proof of God’s existence. Every person necessarily encounters this psychological experience. Every person finds within, a firm proof of God’s existence.