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Conclusion
Unquestionably, nothing can be more important than the creation of man
and his knowing his Creator. What we have done throughout the booklet
is to try to comprehend a subject that is an issue of the utmost importance
for every person.
We think it necessary to remind the reader at this point that one does
not need reams of information to grasp that the universe and everything
in it, including oneself, have been created. It is as much within the
scope of the conscience and reason of a small child as it is within that
of an adult to grasp that he was created. The prophet Abraham's words
in the Qur'an are a very good example of what we mean.
The Prophet Abraham once lived in a community that did not believe in
God and worshipped totem poles instead. Although he had never received
any teaching about the existence of God, he had grasped with his reason
and conscience that he had been created-moreover, that he had been created
by God, Who created the heavens and the earth. In the Qur'an it is related
like this:
When the night covered him over, he saw a star.
He said: "This is my Lord." But when it set, he said: "I love not those
that set." When he saw the moon rising in splendour, he said: "This is
my Lord." But when the moon set, he said: "Unless my Lord guides me, I
shall surely be among those who go astray." When he saw the sun rising
in splendour, he said: "This is my Lord; this is the greatest (of all)."
But when the sun set, he said: "O my people! I am indeed free from your
(guilt) of giving partners to God. For me, I have set my face, firmly
and truly, towards Him Who created the heavens and the earth, and never
shall I ascribe partners to God." (The Qur'an, 6:76-79)
As we see in the example of the Prophet Abraham, everyone who has reason
and conscience and, more importantly, who "does not reject in iniquity
and arrogance" is capable of understanding that the universe was created
and, moreover, that it was created with a great order and plan.
No doubt the state of those who reject the existence of God, despite
all the manifest signs displayed for all to see, is quite astonishing
to those who have reason and conscience. In the Qur'an, the following
is stated about those who do not believe in God's power of creation:
If you marvel (at their want of faith), strange
is their saying: "When we are (actually) dust, shall we indeed then be
in a creation renewed?" They are those who deny their Lord! They are those
round whose necks will be yokes (of servitude): they will be companions
of the fire, to dwell therein (for aye)! (The Qur'an, 13: 5)
The things related in this booklet are more important than anything else
in your life. Perhaps you have so far failed to give due consideration
to the importance of this subject or perhaps you may never have even thought
about it before. However, be assured that to recognise God, Who has created
you, is more important and urgent than anything else you can do.
Think about what He has granted you: you live in a world subtly-planned
down to its slightest detail and created specially for you. You had no
part in this process. You opened your eyes one day and found yourself
amidst countless blessings. You can see, you can hear, you can feel…
And it is so because He willed such a creation. In a verse it is said:
It is He Who brought you forth from the wombs of
your mothers when you knew nothing; and He gave you hearing and sight
and intelligence and affections: that you may give thanks (to God). (The
Qur'an, 16:78)
As stated in the verse, it is none but God Who has given you everything
you own and Who created the universe you live in. Therefore, come and
submit your whole self to God and be grateful to Him for all the blessings
He has endowed you with and thereby earn an eternal reward. If you do
the opposite, you will be showing ingratitude and exposing yourself to
a penalty that, by the will of God, shall last forever.
Be assured: He does exist and He is very close to you…
He sees and knows everything that you do, and hears every word you utter…
And be assured that everyone, including you, will soon give account to
Him…
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