God

GOD GIVES AND GOD TAKES AWAY

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan I Discover God

Gifted with unusual capabilities, Professor Mohammad Mujeeb (1902-1985) ranked among the top intellectuals of Indian Muslims. Having received his education in Europe he was equally well-versed in English, German and French, besides Urdu. Just one of his innumerable ac­complishments was his recitation of great stretches of Shakespeare by heart.

THE VIRTUE OF MERCY

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan I Discovery of God

The famous hunter, Jim Corbett, was particularly interested in shooting tigers. To justify this cruel act, he had an explanation ready: “I hunt tigers to protect my townsmen from man-eaters.” Most hunters find some justification or the other for the cruelty of their acts. But some, like Colonel Jaipal, whose memoirs, “The Great Hunt”, were published by Carlton Press, New York in 1982, see no need to justify themselves.

GOD—THE SUPREME MIND

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan I Discover God

Food and sleep are the two most basic requirements of every human being. At nightfall, a person feels tired and goes to sleep. At certain times during the day, he feels hungry and has something to eat. These are experiences common to every individual, irrespective of his or her position in life. But everyone has also experienced, at times of shock and distress, a curtailment of these normal bodily functions. Night comes, but one cannot sleep. Mealtimes come and go without one feeling any urge to have something to eat.

THE DESERVING ONES

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan I Discover God

A man, born into a good family, experienced a decline in his fortunes. Financially, he had reached a point where he was living on the breadline. As time went on, he eventually found himself without friends. Even his relatives deserted him. He had no one to confide in. No one even greeted him on his way.