Principles of Islam
55. Thanksgiving
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55. THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving for man is to acknowledge the
blessings of God. This acknowledgement first arises
in the heart then, taking the form of words, it comes
to the lips of the grateful person.
From birth, man has been superbly endowed in
body and mind by his Creator. All his requirements
have been amply catered for, every object in the
heavens and on earth having been pressed into his
service. All the things necessary for his leading a
good life on earth and the building of a civilization
have been provided in abundance.
Man experiences these blessings at every moment.
It is, therefore, incumbent on man to thank God for
His blessings at all times. His heart should be
eternally brimming with gratitude for these divine
blessings.
Thanksgiving is the most comprehensive term of
worship: gratefulness is the essence of the godly
life. The best expression of that gratefulness is the
expenditure of time and money in the way of God.
