Introducing Islam a Simple Introduction to Islam
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Man has no intrinsic power. No one can, by himself,
give anything to, or take anything away from
anyone. All events happen by the will of God. Man
exists in this world to be tested, and the test of man
concerns his intentions alone, for man can only wish
for an event to take place; he cannot actually make
things happen.
Everything that happens in this world seems to
have a cause, but these ‘causes’ are no more than a
veil over reality. Cause and effect are beyond the
powers of man. These tasks are accomplished by
God through His angels.
Man is being tested in this world by means of the
situations with which God confronts him from
day to day. God wishes to see how he reacts to
these situations. Sometimes he is being tested as to
whether he upholds the cause of truth, or forsakes
the truth and follows a false path. Sometimes he is
being tested as to whether he is just in his
treatment of others or not. Sometimes he is being
tested as to whether he is true to his word, or
