Islam As It Is
The Trial of Man
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for being the recipient of God’s divine light. His act
of self prostration is the real meeting point with the
Lord of the Universe. If, on the contrary, one is
arrogant and self-centered in one’s day-today
activities, one’s self-prostration is a hollow act, and
as such, will not bring one closer to God. Satan will
have taken possession of one’s heart and one’s
posture of humility will be bereft of soul. We must
never forget that Satan lies ever in wait. “Because
you have led me into sin,” said Satan, “I will
waylay them as they walk on Your straight path,
and spring upon them from the front and from the
rear and from their right and from their left. Then
you shall find the greater part of them ungrateful.”
“Begone,” said God, “a despicable outcast. With
those that follow you, I shall fill the pit of Hell.”
