Page 156 - Seekers Guide Book

Islam and the Quran

85 How to keep our belief alive
at all times?

he concept of iman, or faith, that people generally
Thave is wrong. They think that the mere recitation of
the kalimah (Islamic creed) gives a person iman. This is
a wrong concept. Iman is another name for discovery
of the truth. When you observe and study the universe,
reflect on the creation and ponder over the phenomena
of nature, you are led to the discovery of the Creator.
This realization is really faith. This is such a significant
event that it transforms your entire personality. Imagine
if you are able to observe the solar system from space!
This would be a very compelling scene – so many planets
are orbiting around the sun – in the middle there is the
tiny earth where we have our tiny houses. This will be a
mind-boggling thought! Iman, or faith, is another name
of discovery of the Creator and His creations. When
this happens, the personality of such a person will be
completely transformed. His belief will remain alive at
all times as he has discovered it himself.

86 Dissent quickly leads to violence and

terrorism. Is dissent advantageous in

religion?

he biggest shortcoming of present Muslims is that they
Thave lost tolerance. They do not know how to engage
in a peaceful discussion on any issue. Muslims only know

155