Spirit of Islam · BOOK REVIEW

BOOK REVIEW

Spirit of Islam, Jan-Feb 2022, p. 45

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan is named as the default author of the periodical; a piece that carries another writer’s byline is credited to that writer.

However, in order to get the ticket for the world of eternity, one must not be careless. If one is, then there is only formidable retribution for him. “Life is moving from light to darkness, from everything to nothing" One of my favourite lines from this masterpiece. Unfortunately, today’s man is extremely busy in this worldly life that he has forgotten that something bigger, greater, and superior is awaiting for him. While reading the book, some questions relentlessly occupied my mind ”Do I have some preparation for the next world? Will I have empty hands once I reach towards my final journey? How will I justify my misdeeds before my Creator who is closer to me than anything else?” Questions for the readers that can come over while going through this book. What I learnt from this inspiring book is that the most certain thing about life is that it is extremely uncertain that one cannot assume what has been stored for him in the next moment. It is a book for those who are totally engrossed in this worldly life and have no preparation for the final journey. A journey that can take one to eternal peace or complete destruction. o

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