Spirituality in Islam
Spirituality in Islam
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was suggesting that he himself should have a
predictable character. When he observes that the
various parts of the Universe function with absolute
harmony, he realises that, in like manner, he should
live in complete harmony with society; without
hatred for or malice towards anyone. When he sees
the events of the universe always proceeding
towards a meaningful result, he realises that man’s
life, too, must have a meaningful end. Thus he
exclaims: “O our Lord! You have not created (all)
this without purpose. Glory be to You! Give us
salvation from the torment of Hellfire!” (3:191).
In brief, the universe is a manifestation of the
Attributes of Almighty God. Hence, it is a source of
spiritual nourishment for those who want to lead a
divine life on earth. For them, the whole universe
becomes a great means of their reaching spiritual
perfection. This spiritual development continues
incessantly throughout their earthly life. As the
ultimate result of this life-long developmental
process, they attain that degree of spirituality which
the Qur’an calls the
‘Rabbani soul.
’ It is such as these
who, in the life Hereafter, will be told by their most
