Principles of Islam
42. The Qur’an
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Islam is the religion of the entire universe. For the
entire universe and all its parts are functioning in
accordance with the law laid down by God.
Such behaviour is also desired of man. Man should
also lead his life as God’s obedient servant just as
the rest of the universe is fully subservient to God.
The only difference is that the universe has
submitted to God compulsorily while man is
required to submit to the will of God by his own
choice.
When man adopts Islam, first of all it is his
thinking, which comes under Islam, then his
desires, his feelings, his interests, his relations, his
loves and his hatred. All are coloured by his
obedience to God’s will.
When man, in his daily life comes under God’s
command, his behaviour with people, his dealings,
all are moulded by the demands of Islam. From
inside to outside he becomes a person devoted to
God.
Man is God’s servant, and indeed, the only proper
way for man in this world is to live as the Servant of
