WORLD RELIGIONS AND THE SPIRIT OF TOLERANCE
Spirit of Islam, May-June 2025, p. 36
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.
I f a living human being were to emerge from a cave, where no living creature has previously entered, everyone would find it a breathtaking event. They would be left wondering how such a thing could occur. The birth of a live child, a daily occurrence, is equally awe-inspiring yet often overlooked. Why is there this difference? The reason lies in the familiarity of the daily occurrence. People have become accustomed to this sight, taking it for granted and failing to contemplate its significance. However, if we were to think about this matter seriously, we would discover the Creator in the act of Creation. Witnessing the birth of a living, conscious human being, capable of walking, seeing, and speaking, we would realize that every human child is a testament to the Creator’s existence. Each human being appears as a living introduction to our Creator. Similarly, when a human being arrives on Earth, they find themselves enveloped in a comprehensive life support system. This system, without any cost, fulfils all their needs, both great and small. The Earth, the sun, and the moon all serve humanity in exceptional ways. Then, the time comes when death draws near. By nature, humans desire an eternal life. Yet, within the span of a hundred years, every man and woman, against their will, must leave this world forever. Every man born into this world experiences two major experiences: those of life and death. If we contemplate these experiences seriously, we will uncover a profound reality: the settling of humanity on this world was not meant as a reward but rather as a test. Yet, despite the clarity of this reality, many continue to live without pausing to reflect. They become absorbed in the noise FROM THE CRADLE TO ETERNITY Discovering the Purpose of Life

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