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Skills of the Mosquito

science that there is only one God. In spite of his polytheistic tribe,
this noble person gave up the idols worshipped by his tribe and
devoted himself to God alone. The following verses of the Qur’an
tell us of Prophet Abraham’s (pbuh) certainty in his faith in God:

Because of that We showed Abraham the dominions of the
heavens and the Earth so that he might become a firm be-
liever. When night drew its shadow over him, he saw a star
and said, “This is my Lord!” Then when it faded in the
morning light, he said, “I will not worship gods that fade.”
Then when he saw the moon come up he said, “This is my
Lord!” But then when it set, he said, “If my Lord does not

guide me, I shall surely go astray.” Then when he saw the
Sun come up he said, “This is my Lord! This is greater!” But
when it set he said to his people, “I am done with your
idols. I will turn my face to Him Who has created the heav-
ens and the Earth and will live a righteous life. I am no idol-
ater.” (Qur'an, 6:75-79)

As in the example of Prophet Abraham (pbuh), it is self-evi-
dent that people of conscience can reflect on the existence of God.
People who know this truth have the duty of living their lives in a
way that is pleasing to God. God tells us in verses of the Qur’an
that a brief life of six to seven decades in this world should not be
preferred to eternal life in the Hereafter:

The life of this world is nothing but a game and a diversion.
Surely, the Hereafter is better for those who guard against
evil. So will you not use your intellect? (Qur’an, 6:32)
He who is conscious of having been created as God’s creature
and who therefore lives his life in a way that is pleasing to our

Lord lives a good life on Earth and may also hope for eternal life
in Paradise.

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