Introducing Islam a Simple Introduction to Islam
No Refuge
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NO REFUGE
One who does not bow before the truth but cringes
before worldly might, who is not persuaded by
sound reasoning but cowers in submission when
there is any threat of force, is worthy of going to Hell.
Whereas in eternity God Himself will appear
directly before men, in this world there can only be
indirect evidence of His existence. To bow before
the evidence of God is to bow before God Himself.
Those who do so will be admitted into Paradise.
Those who do not bow before the evidence of God
in this world have, in effect, refused to bow before
God Himself. They will be punished for their
rebelliousness and will be consigned to Hell.
When the truth is proclaimed by some insignificant
person, those who deny it are sure that they cannot
be harmed. They forget that it is not some weak
person’s word they are denying; it is the word of
God. Their action amounts to a rejection of God
Himself and the whole universe rejects one who
rejects God. They will be left to wander aimlessly,
with no refuge in heaven or on earth.
