The Sunday Guardian

Every man is born on the path of God | The Sunday Guardian | 2nd September 2012 | Page 12

Man is a creature and God is the creator. Every creature must seek the blessings of his creator. Every man and woman must proceed towards this goal destined by God. This is laid down in the Quran in the chapter entitled Al-Dhariyat (scattering winds). The translation of this verse is as follows: "The Prophet said therefore hasten to God; truly, I am sent by Him to give you a clear warning" (51:50).

Have a life of purpose | The Sunday Guardian | 26th August 2012 | Page 12

The Quran advocates a purposeful life. It exhorts people not to indulge in useless talk or useless activity. On this subject there is an apt verse in the Quran. It reads: "Successful indeed are the believers; those who are humble in their prayer; and those who turn away from everything vain" (23:1-3).

Man needs spiritual food | The Sunday Guardian | 19th August 2012  | Page 12

Jesus Christ said: "Man cannot live by bread alone." This is also a teaching of the Quran. Apart from physical food, man also needs spiritual food. Addressing the Prophet the Quran says: "Do not regard with envy the worldly benefits we have given some of them, for with these we seek only to test them. The provision of your Lord is better and more lasting" (20:131).

 Avoid double measurement | The Sunday Guardian | 12th August 2012 | Page 12

The chapter of the Quran entitled Al-Mutaffifin (Those who give short measure) deals with hypocritical behaviour. The Quran calls it "double measurement".

"Woe to those who give short measure, who demand of other people full measure for themselves, but when they give by measurement or weight to others, they give them less. Do such people not realise that they will be raised up, on a fateful day. The day when mankind will stand before the Lord of the Universe?" (83:1-6).