indicative of this reality.
“On that day We shall roll up the heavens
as a writer rolls up his scrolls. As We
originated the first creation, so shall We
bring it forth again. It is a promise (binding
upon) Us. TrulyWe shall fulfill it.” (21:104)
Only One Chance
Now the time has finally come for man to
awaken, to take lessons from the signs in nature
and in history, and plan his life in a way that
avails him in his post-death period. One who
loses this opportunity should know that another
such opportunity is not going to come again.
Man has been given only one chance to build
his future. It is nowup to himwhether he utilizes
it or loses it forever. Those who make use of
this chance have eternal paradise in store for
them, while those who fail to make use of this
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