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son and conscience and, more importantly, who "does not reject in iniquity and
arrogance" is capable of understanding that the universe was created and, more-
over, that it was created with a great order and plan.
No doubt the state of those who reject the existence of Allah, despite all the
manifest signs displayed for all to see, is quite astonishing to those who have rea-
son and conscience. In the Qur'an, the following is stated about those who do
not believe in Allah'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)! (Surat al-Rad, 5)
The things related in this book are more important than anything else in
your life. Perhaps you have so far failed to give due consideration to the impor-
tance of this subject or perhaps you may never have even thought about it before.
However, be assured that to recognise Allah, 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 Allah). (Surat an-Nahl, 78)
As stated in the verse, it is none but Allah Who has given you everything
you own and Who created the universe you live in. Therefore, come and submit
your whole self to Allah 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 Allah, 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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