“‘Our Lord is He who gave each thing its form (creation) and then guided [it].’ (Qur’an, 20:50) Satan’s existence, as well as his evil and misguidance, are all based on and according to wisdom and expediency. It is due to this very wisdom and experience that Satan is a relative evil and not a real…
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Divine wisdom and providence imply the existence of a purpose…
“Divine wisdom and providence imply the existence of a purpose and meaning for the world. Whatever exists is either itself good or is a means to goodness. Wisdom is an aspect of both knowledge and will. It is the reality that throws light on the final cause of the world. Justice, on the other hand,…
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A temporary and limited materialization…
A temporary and limited materialization of their demands does not fully satisfy man. Their full satisfaction is not feasible except by having connection with the source of knowledge and power and by being linked with the infinite treasure of Beauty and Perfection. It is only in the state of proximity with Allah and attachment to…
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The holy Jihad with the enemies of the Dīn…
The holy Jihad with the enemies of the Dīn; the struggle for the preservation of mankind’s social order; the defense and protection of one’s own life, property and honor, as well as the Divine values and laws; and above all the combat with one’s inner self, which is the biggest enemy of man, none of…
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Describing the qualities of the believers…
Describing the qualities of the believers God Almighty says: (The believers) are FIRM against the unbelievers and merciful among themselves. (48:29) The fulfillment of the duty of al-’Amr bi al-ma’ruf wa al-nahy ‘an al-munkar (to enjoin good conduct And forbid indecency), the implementation of hudud (punishment prescribed by the Islamic penal law), ta’zirat (punishments adjudged…
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