The Sunday Guardian

Learn from the Religion of Nature | The Sunday Guardian |13th May 2012 | Page 10

The Quran presents nature as a model for human behaviour. An explanation of this is given in the following verse of the chapter entitled Al-'Imran (The Family of 'Imran): "Do they seek a religion other than the religion of God, when everything in the heavens and the earth has submitted to Him, willingly or unwillingly? To Him they shall all return" (3:83).

There is something better than revenge | The Sunday Guardian | 6th May 2012 | Page 10

According to Quranic teachings, revenge is not an option. Revenge only increases the problem. The chapter entitled Al-Nahl (Bees) of the Quran gives practical advice on this point.

The translation of the relevant verses is as follows: "If you want to retaliate, retaliate to the same degree as the injury done to you. But if you are patient, it is better to be so" (16:126).

Leave the Problem Pending | The Sunday Guardian | 29th April 2012 | Page 12
 

Differences are a Part of Creation | The Sunday Guardian | 22nd April 2012 | Page 12

Differences between people are a part of nature, resulting directly from the Creation Plan of God. This fact is explained in the chapter entitled Hud of the Quran: "If your Lord had wished, He would have made mankind into one community. As it is, they will not cease to dispute and to this end He has created them [all], except for those to whom your Lord has shown mercy" (11:118-119).