Islam The Voice of Human Nature
2. THE CONCEPT OF MONOTHEISM
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STABILITY OF CHARACTER
One important characteristic of the universe is
that it moves on its course with such exactitude
that coming events can be forecast with one
hundred percent certainty (10:5). The same kind
of predictability is essential in man. So
methodical and so responsible should his
conduct be that his probable reaction in any
given situation should be plainly foreseeable.
Even at the most preliminary stage of any
transaction with him, we should feel that we
know for certain what his attitude and plan of
action will be. His world should, indeed, be as
dependable as the rising and the setting of the
sun.
HARMONY
Another compelling aspect of the universe is
that all its parts work in complete harmony
with each other (36:40). It has never been the
case that the sun and moon have worked at
cross purposes. The stars never collide. Air
and water, sun and soil, all work in
