Islam Rediscovered
13. The Shariah and Its Application
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This is the test of the later-day Muslims. Their
success lies in their ability to discover that particular
injunction which is desirable by God in terms of
their circumstances. Their failure lies in their
inability to discover this injunction desirable in their
changed sets of circumstances. For instance, in terms
of their actual state of affairs, the verses of patience
and
da’wah
are applicable to them, yet they are
waging war with other nations by referring to the
verses on fighting in the Quran. Such an act on their
part amounts to their having failed in the divine test.
This failure is very grave in nature. This can be
likened to a Prophet’s contemporary failing to
recognise him as the true Prophet of God. The
deprivation resulting from this failure is very
serious while the gains resulting from success in
recognizing is very great.
THE SECRET OF GUIDANCE AND IGNORANCE
The Quran states, “By it* (the Quran) God causes
many to stray and many He leads into the Right
Path.” (2:26)
* The Quran
