What does God desire from us? A region like Kashmir provides
a living example. The flowing springs in the valley of Kashmir clearly
testify to what our Lord approves of and likes. The verdure of the
trees tells us in silent language what pleases the Creator. The birds
flying in the air sing the praises of Almighty God. The beautiful
mountains echo the songs dear to the Creator.The entire captivating
environment reflects glimpses of God’s glory. The various beautiful
aspects of Kashmir are like the words used by the Creator in the
language of creation. Indeed, in the environs of Kashmir, man
experiences the proximity of his Lord.
Everyone born in the land of Kashmir is duty-bound to read this
living book of God and build his life accordingly. Those who fail to
do so will face such consequence after death that they will suffer
remorse for all eternity. In sheer desperation they will say: “Mine
was a case of missed opportunities!”
The only task for man to perform in this world is to develop a
heavenly personality, one which is fit to be lodged in Paradise, so that
he may gain entrance to the eternal Paradise in the Hereafter. The
present world is not meant for building a paradise: it is meant rather
for building a heavenly personality. In this world, the building of a
heavenly personality is the work to which man must devote himself.
The Quran says: “It is for the like of this that all should strive.”(37:61)
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