Spirit of Islam · THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE UNIVERSE JOURNEY TOWARDS GOD-REALIZATION

THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE UNIVERSE JOURNEY TOWARDS GOD-REALIZATION

Spirit of Islam, March-April 2025, p. 24

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.

This world’s imperfections are not a flaw but a feature. They are intentional, designed to remind us that this is not our permanent home. The hardships we face push us to seek something greater—a life free from pain and suffering. If this world were as perfect as we often wish it to be, humanity would never aspire for the eternal peace and joy that Paradise offers. Life’s challenges, while difficult, are ultimately blessings in disguise. They humble us, deepen our spiritual connection, and awaken within us a longing for Paradise. We are here as part of God’s grand design—a design that uses the trials of this life to prepare us for the perfection of the next. By embracing life’s struggles with patience, gratitude, and humility, we not only grow closer to God but also earn the eternal joy and peace of Paradise.  A person will not be able to move on the Day of Judgement until they answer these four questions before God: [ Al-Mujam Al-Kabir by al-Tabarani, Hadith no. 111 ] 1. How did you spend the span of your life? 2. How did you spend your youth? 3. Through what means did you earn your wealth, and how did you spend it? 4. How did you act upon the knowledge you possessed?

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