Principles of Islam
52. Spiritual Uplift
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52. SPIRITUAL UPLIFT
Islam is the answer to the demands of nature. It is in
fact a counterpart of human nature. This is why
Islam has been called a religion of nature in the
Qur’an and Hadith.
A man once came to the Prophet Muhammad and
asked him what he should do in a certain matter.
The Prophet replied, ‘Consult your heart about it.’
By the heart the Prophet meant common sense. That
is, what one’s common sense tells one would
likewise be the demand of Islam.
What does human nature desire more than
anything?
It desires, above all, peace and love. Every human
being wants to live in peace and to receive love
from the people around him. Peace and love are the
religion of human nature as well as the demand of
Islam. The Qur’an tells us, “.. and God calls to the
home of peace.” (10:25)
One of the teachings of Islam is that when two or
more people meet, they must greet one another
