Determining The Path To God

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Introduction

Alḥamdulillāh. Infinite thanks and praise are due to the Almighty God, the Creator of the skies and the earths. I send peace and blessings upon the chosen Messenger to men and jinn; Prophet Muḥammad, his household, his companions and all those who follow his guided path till judgement day.

This article discusses the path to God, and how both the Muslim and the non-Muslim can determine it. The article also highlights some of the challenges in the life of the Muslim, while following the ‘already made’ path in accordance to Islam’s prescription. The objective is to help our Muslim brothers and sisters who embark on secular education and thus possess little or no background in Islamic religious knowledge. The article aims to encourage the reader to seek to worship God based on evidence and knowledge. It’s, therefore, dedicated to anyone who is in the process of finding the path to God.

Before we embark on finding the path to God, it’s important to revisit our information or knowledge pertaining to God, and how we relate with Him. Only then, finding the path to Him will be significant. Therefore, the question is: Who is God?

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Who is God?

God is one and only who knows himself more than anyone else ever knew. This is because He is the creator of everything in existence and thus, He is the All-Knowing. He knows the beginning and the end, for He is the First and the Last. Therefore, how He defines Himself or how His prophets introduced Him to their people is the best way to know who God is.

God is able of everything, therefore He is the Creator of everything. God is the one who created us, in order to test us through life and death, therefore, He’s the Creator of life and death. God is the one who created man from the spurting fluid, which comes from the backbone of the man and breastbone of woman. God is the one who created the first man from clay and blew soul in him and honoured him above most of His creations.

When Prophet Mūsā (Moses), peace be upon him, introduced Islam to Fir’aun (Pharaoh), the latter asked him, “Who is your lord, O Mūsā?” Prophet Mūsā, peace be upon him, introduced God in the verses of Surah (Chapter of) Ṭāhā, and it reads:

قَالَ فَمَن رَّبُّكُمَا يَا مُوسَىٰ ﴿٤٩﴾ قَالَ رَبُّنَا الَّذِي أَعْطَىٰ كُلَّ شَيْءٍ خَلْقَهُ ثُمَّ هَدَىٰ ﴿٥٠﴾ـ

“[Pharaoh said], “Who then is the Lord of you both, Mūsā?” He (Mūsā) replied, “Our Lord is He who has given everything its form, then guided it” (Qur’an, Taha: 49-50).

Fir’aun further asked and got a further response. It says:

قَالَ فَمَا بَالُ الْقُرُونِ الْأُولَىٰ ﴿٥١﴾ قَالَ عِلْمُهَا عِندَ رَبِّي فِي كِتَابٍ لَّا يَضِلُّ رَبِّي وَلَا يَنسَى ﴿٥٢﴾ الَّذِي جَعَلَ لَكُمُ الْأَرْضَ مَهْدًا وَسَلَكَ لَكُمْ فِيهَا سُبُلًا وَأَنزَلَ مِنَ السَّمَاءِ مَاءً فَأَخْرَجْنَا بِهِ أَزْوَاجًا مِّن نَّبَاتٍ شَتَّىٰ ﴿٥٣﴾ كُلُوا وَارْعَوْا أَنْعَامَكُمْ إِنَّ فِي ذَٰلِكَ لَآيَاتٍ لِّأُولِي النُّهَىٰ ﴿٥٤﴾ـ

“He (Pharaoh) asked, “What about the previous generations?” Mūsā said, “My Lord alone has knowledge of that, recorded in a Book. My Lord neither errs nor forgets.” It is He who has laid out the earth for you and traced routes in it and sent down water from the sky. We have brought forth every sort of plant with it, so eat and graze your cattle. In this there are signs for men of understanding” (Qur’an, Taha: 51-54).

In the verse known as the greatest verse in the Qur’an (āyah al-kursiyy), God describes and introduces Himself in a way that leaves no doubt in the heart of the believer. It says:

اللَّـهُ لَا إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ لَا تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ لَّهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ مَن ذَا الَّذِي يَشْفَعُ عِندَهُ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَيْءٍ مِّنْ عِلْمِهِ إِلَّا بِمَا شَاءَ وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ وَلَا يَئُودُهُ حِفْظُهُمَا وَهُوَ الْعَلِيُّ الْعَظِيمُ

Allah (God) – there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of [all] existence. Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows what is [presently] before them and what will be after them, and they encompass not a thing of His knowledge except for what He wills. His Kursi (Throne) extends over the heavens and the earth, and their preservation tires Him not. And He is the Most High, the Most Great” (Qur’an, al-Baqarah: 255).

Almost all deities are been referred to as god. In English, the masculine of them are god and gods and the feminine are goddess and goddesses too. Unarguably, all of them are fake save the One and only Creator. None of them does what He, the Supreme Being does. And for that His unique name is Allah!

That is Allah, the One and Only. That is Allah, the Self-Sufficient One. That is Allah, the One who does not give birth and was not born. That is Allah, the One who there’s nothing like Him. Yes, that is Allah. If that’s Allah, what does He want from us?

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What Does God Want from Us?

Allah is the Creator, He therefore created His creatures for a purpose. We may not be concerned to know the purpose of the creation of other creatures. It’s also not a requirement upon us to explore and discover in order to statistically document all the creatures of Allah. Even if we do, we are unlikely to know them all, for “He [continuously] creates other things beyond [y]our knowledge” (Qur’an, 16:8). However, we have to know the purpose of our creation as sons of Adam. Knowing this keeps us informed that this life is temporal, and that eternity is only in the next life. Knowing this determines how we live this life and prepare for the next life. In Sūrah al-Anbiyā’ (Chapter of the Prophets), Allah says:

وَمَا خَلَقْنَا السَّمَاءَ وَالْأَرْضَ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا لَاعِبِينَ ﴿١٦﴾ لَوْ أَرَدْنَا أَن نَّتَّخِذَ لَهْوًا لَّاتَّخَذْنَاهُ مِن لَّدُنَّا إِن كُنَّا فَاعِلِينَ ﴿١٧﴾ـ

“We did not create the heavens and the earth and all that lies between them in a play. Had We wished to find a pastime, We would surely have found it in that which is with Us, if such had been Our will” (Qur’an, 21:16-17).

Since we are not here for fun, why then are we created? This is the question that has been ringing in the head of anyone who thinks about the purpose of his existence in this life.

We, human beings, are among the creatures that lie between the heaven and the earth. And all that was not created for fun. Hence, we too are not here for fun. To emphasize on the fact that we are not here for fun, Allah created us in a planet with all the necessary facilities needed for our survival. What you find in our planet, Earth, is not found on any other planet. On our planet you find water, plants, animals, rivers, oceans, and all that is required for the sustenance of life. They are all subjected to us; in other words, our needs are taken care of, all we have to do is to focus on doing what we are here for.

To cut short our way to the answer this question, the Qur’an answers in Sūrah al-Dhāriyāt. Allah says:

وَمَا خَلَقْتُ الْجِنَّ وَالْإِنسَ إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُونِ

“I created the jinn and mankind only so that they might worship Me” (Qur’an, 51:56).

The implication of this is that a Muslim relates everything he does to Allah. Therefore, the knowledge he seeks should be to enable him to know Allah better. The money he earns should be for his sustenance in this life. The food he consumes should be to energize him to serve his purpose of life. The life partner he marries should be to bring him warmth in the journey of worshiping Allah. The children he makes are supposed to remind him of his beginning and keep him focused. The loss of loved ones he experiences (death) is supposed to send him the message, that he has come to go, and the destination is to meet Allah.

قُلْ إِنَّ صَلَاتِي وَنُسُكِي وَمَحْيَايَ وَمَمَاتِي لِلَّـهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ ﴿١٦٢﴾ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، وَبِذَٰلِكَ أُمِرْتُ وَأَنَا أَوَّلُ الْمُسْلِمِينَ ﴿١٦٣﴾

Say, “My prayer and my sacrifice and my life and my death are all for God, the Lord of the worlds; He has no partner. So am I commanded, and I am the first of those who submit” (Qur’an, al-An‘am: 162-163).

وَلِلَّـهِ مُلْكُ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا، وَإِلَيْهِ ٱلْمَصِيرُ

The kingdom of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, belong to God and all shall return to Him” (Qur’an, 5:18).

Since He is the Creator who has obliged upon them what to do, he has also taught us to seek for means of sustenance, and He will, through that, provide for us according to our needs. He says in Surah Ṭāhā, 20:132:

وَأْمُرْ أَهْلَكَ بِالصَّلاةِ وَاصْطَبِرْ عَلَيْهَا، لا نَسْأَلُكَ رِزْقًا، نَّحْنُ نَرْزُقُكَ، وَالعَاقِبَةُ لِلتَّقْوَىٰ

“And enjoin prayers upon your family [and people] and be steadfast therein. We ask you not for provision; We provide for you, and the [best] outcome is for [those of] righteousness.”

If this is understood, then we understand that worshipping God is not only about prostrating and supplicating. Any righteous activity one executes for his sustenance, for the sustenance of his family, or as contribution to mankind, if he does it to seek Allah’s pleasure, it’s considered as worshipping God. This includes the time spent to rest, in order to recap and be of more productivity and benefit to fellow mankind. Allah provides for us, when we follow the mean, and the means must be righteous. Therefore, no cheating, no lies, no corruption and injustice should be practised when one seeks to be guided to the path of Allah.

That why Allah created us, and that’s why we are here. But how is the path of Allah defined, and how would one discover he’s on the right path that leads to Him?

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Defining the Path of God

We live in a time, wherever one intends to go, the path is designed for his comfort and convenience. Take Google Maps and Apple Maps for an example. Either one you choose gives you the direction to the destination of your choice with high level of precision and accuracy. Therefore, we have no worries about our directions so long as we are certain about the functionality of our navigation app. This is although we are aware of the probability that it can mislead us. Along the way, it can crush. Along the way, it will stop working once it loses Internet connection.

In other words, if you are going to visit a friend of yours, to whose location you don’t know the route, you will have to ask him for the directions to his location. Sometimes, even though you know the route, you still have to confirm the directions with him. It’s unlikely that you’ll take an alternative route to your friend’s location, no matter who is trying to convince you to, because you believe every location is known best by the one who stays or works there. Isn’t it?

In addition to that, if you want to make someone you love happier, it is wise to talk to him, and find out how you can help him in a way that brings more pleasure to his heart. Happiness is what he perceives as such. It’s not what you perceive to be. Therefore, if you try to render him help from your perspective and definition of happiness, you may follow all thoughtful and kind means, just to receive a fake smile in return; the truth is, you’ve put in a lot of effort, but have failed to achieve your intended goal.

That is how we make our way to the people we want to visit. Such is the way we bring happiness to the hearts of our loved ones. This is how it is with our fellow mankind. How is it with our Creator?

Now, we want to reach Allah, and for that, we are finding the right path that leads to Him. What is the most helpful and reliable navigation app we can use to achieve that? What is the shortest way we can follow to reach Him? By now, I know you are not thinking of Google Maps or Apple Maps anymore. Are you?

I believe the best navigation app to employ is that which is equipped with the most (100%) accurate directions to Him. Such directions are certainly provided by Him. Therefore, failure to follow the directions provided might lead us to unintended and more so undesired destinations.

To define the path to Allah, we must look into the same book of reference, which defines for us our identity as Muslims. That book is our map, our navigation app and our guide. That book is the Qur’an. The Qur’an is also complemented with the Sunnah of the Prophet, ṣallā Allāhu ‘alaihi wa sallam (May Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him).

The Qur’an (and the Sunnah) mentions in numerous verses, what, when all together are combined, can easily define the path to Allah. In the first chapter of the Qur’an, a Muslim asks Allah to guide him to the straight path, for the minimum of 17 times a day.

اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ

“Guide us to the straight path” [Qur’an, 1:6).

The Qur’an affirms the mission of the Prophet Muhammad ṣallā Allāhu ‘alaihi wa sallam, when Allah says to Him, that he indeed, guides to the straight path of Allah.

وَإِنَّكَ لَتَهْدِي إِلَىٰ صِرَاطٍ مُّسْتَقِيمٍ ﴿٥٢﴾ صِرَاطِ اللَّـهِ الَّذِي لَهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ، أَلَا إِلَى اللَّـهِ تَصِيرُ الْأُمُورُ ﴿٥٣﴾ـ

“You are indeed guiding to the straight path, the path of Allah, to Whom belongs all that is in the heavens and on the earth. Verily, all affairs shall eventually return to Allah.” [Qur’an, 42:52-53].

This verse emphasizes that, the Prophet Muḥammad ṣallā Allāhu ‘alaihi wa sallam guides to the straight path with words and actions. Thus, those who were given the privilege to see him and live with him have indeed, seen the practical strive to the path of Allah. Those of us who didn’t see him are still blessed with the Qur’an, which remains protected from all alterations and manipulations, till resurrection day.

In Surah al-An‘ām, 6:151-153, Allah instructs the Prophet Muhammad ṣallā Allāhu ‘alaihi wa sallam to convey to us, the deeds and virtues that bring us or keep us on the straight path. It reads:

قُلْ تَعَالَوْا أَتْلُ مَا حَرَّمَ رَبُّكُمْ عَلَيْكُمْ، أَلَّا تُشْرِكُوا بِهِ شَيْئًا، وَبِالْوَالِدَيْنِ إِحْسَانًا، وَلَا تَقْتُلُوا أَوْلَادَكُم مِّنْ إِمْلَاقٍ، نَّحْنُ نَرْزُقُكُمْ وَإِيَّاهُمْ، وَلَا تَقْرَبُوا الْفَوَاحِشَ مَا ظَهَرَ مِنْهَا وَمَا بَطَنَ، وَلَا تَقْتُلُوا النَّفْسَ الَّتِي حَرَّمَ اللَّـهُ إِلَّا بِالْحَقِّ، ذَٰلِكُمْ وَصَّاكُم بِهِ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَعْقِلُونَ ﴿١٥١﴾ وَلَا تَقْرَبُوا مَالَ الْيَتِيمِ إِلَّا بِالَّتِي هِيَ أَحْسَنُ حَتَّىٰ يَبْلُغَ أَشُدَّهُ، وَأَوْفُوا الْكَيْلَ وَالْمِيزَانَ بِالْقِسْطِ، لَا نُكَلِّفُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا، وَإِذَا قُلْتُمْ فَاعْدِلُوا وَلَوْ كَانَ ذَا قُرْبَىٰ، وَبِعَهْدِ اللَّـهِ أَوْفُوا، ذَٰلِكُمْ وَصَّاكُم بِهِ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَذَكَّرُونَ ﴿١٥٢﴾ وَأَنَّ هَـٰذَا صِرَاطِي مُسْتَقِيمًا فَاتَّبِعُوهُ، وَلَا تَتَّبِعُوا السُّبُلَ فَتَفَرَّقَ بِكُمْ عَن سَبِيلِهِ، ذَٰلِكُمْ وَصَّاكُم بِهِ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ ﴿١٥٣﴾ـ

Say, “Come! I will tell you what your Lord has really forbidden you! Do not associate anything with Him; be good to your parents; and do not kill your children for fear of poverty, We shall provide sustenance for you as well as for them, refrain from committing indecent deeds, whether openly or in secret; and do not kill the life which God has made sacred, save by right. That is what He has enjoined upon you, so that you may understand. Stay well away from an orphan's property, except with the best intentions, before he comes of age. Give full measure and weight, according to justice, We never charge a soul with more than it can bear, when you speak, observe justice, even though it concerns a close relative; and fulfil the covenants of God. That is what He has enjoined upon you so that you may take heed. [He has enjoined], “This is My straight path; so follow it, and do not follow other ways: that will lead you away from His path.” That is what He enjoins upon you, so that you may guard yourselves.

Every single act mentioned in the above verses serves as a way of worship to Allah. Thus, deeds, which Allah has enjoined us to in other verses, too, carry the same weight and implications. That’s why all the Messengers of Allah did enjoin their people to worship Allah (alone), the way He has prescribed upon them, for that is the straight path. Prophet ‘Īsā (Jesus), peace be upon him, said to his people when he was calling them to Islam:

إِنَّ اللَّـهَ رَبِّي وَرَبُّكُمْ فَاعْبُدُوهُ، هَـٰذَا صِرَاطٌ مُّسْتَقِيمٌ

“Allāh is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him. That is the straight path.” [Qur’an 3:51].

Worshipping Allah is the path to Allah. Thus, this is the path of Allah. How do we determine it?

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Determining the Path to God

Depending on one’s current faith; Muslim or non-Muslim, the approach of determining the path to Allah differs. However, when they have the same goal to achieve which is determining the path of Allah, both the Muslim and the non-Muslim end up at the same conclusion; the same faith and the same conviction, after they successfully find Allah. Now, how does the non-Muslim find Allah?

Finding Allah for the Non-Muslim

Disbelieving in the existence of God or in His abilities renders one to the status of ‘non-Muslim.’ Also, one may believe in the existence of God, and is still classified as a non-Muslim. Believing in God doesn’t make one a Muslim until he submits himself (and its desires) to the commandments of God, and does what God commands him to. Among other things that God wants us to do is to believe that He is one with no partners, nor children. He’s able of everything and does what He wants. He questions us; our actions and deeds, and we have no right to question Him and His actions. He also obliges us to follow those He has chosen and sent as His Messengers and Prophets. That’s why He gave them miracles, signs and evidences to prove themselves, accordingly.

Believing in Him, His Messengers, His revealed books and acting upon them with a total submission is called Islam. Islam was the religion of all the true messengers of God, for it is the only true religion of Him. All the messengers of God lived and conveyed the message of Islam to their people. This means, in our time, a non-Muslim is the one who disbelieves in Islam, the Qur’an or the prophethood of the Prophet Muhammad, ṣallā Allāhu ‘alaihi wa sallam. This means, in contrary to the Jews of the time of Prophet Moses and the Christians of the time of Prophet Jesus, Jews and Christians of our time (today) are obliged to follow the Prophet Muhammad, if they truly submit themselves to the One God, and not to their desires.

The Jews of the time of Prophet Moses, who believed in him and followed him, were Muslims. They believed that God was going to send a Prophet called Muhammad. Likewise, the Christians of the time of Prophet Jesus, who believed in him and followed him, were Muslims. They also believed that God was going to send a Prophet by the name Muhammad. That is why Muslims today, who are following the Prophet Muhammad also believe that Prophet Moses and Prophet Jesus were true Messengers of God. What applies to the followers of Moses and Jesus is certainly applicable to the followers of all the other prophets.

Usually, a non-Muslim seeks to find God away from the Qur’an (or away from the revealed books of God). He is not expected to find God through the Qur’an until he has believed in it. In the process of finding God, the Qur’an is the last thing they turn to. The truth is, the more he abstains from looking into the Qur’an, the more questions he has than answers.

Every human being asks himself the purpose of his life. Some get bothered about it, but the majority just ignores it. Those who realize the importance of finding the answer to this question take it to the level of searching for the purpose in their own way. The scientist searches for his through his laboratory researches. The geologist finds his in his studies and discoveries. The teacher finds his through his books and students. The farmer does so through his farming experience. The types of occupations are endless. Amazingly, everyone will come to the conclusion there should be only One God. This is where “all roads lead to Rome” makes perfect sense.

Finding God also starts with some questions that rings in one’s mind. The non-Muslim can be religious who he practises a particular religion, i.e., Christianity or Judaism. A non-practising person “enjoys his life” however it comes, unconditionally. He’s likely to engage in all sorts of immorality; thinking that, that is where happiness lies. Whether the non-Muslim is a religious or non-religious person, it determines the type of questions, which rise in his mind.

The common questions that rise in the mind of a religious Christian person are usually related to trinity: How could three (gods) be equal to one? How could God’s son die to grant others salvation? Why didn’t he just forgive everyone? Most of his questions move around the religious practices of Christianity. As he delves in, his confusion continues and expands. Certainly, falsehood is unlikely to provide correct answer pertaining to the truth.

The type of questions that rise in the mind of the non-practising non-Muslim is the likes of: Why do I feel empty while I have everything in life? Why do I lack satisfaction from the entertainment I ‘enjoy’? Who created this world? Who created me? Where am I heading to?

One is unlikely to find answers if he has no questions. One is likely to seek answers if he has a question or two. An answer to a question is likely to lead to another question or two. False religion lacks basic answers to basic questions. False religious teachers also can’t stand basic questions, let alone critical questions.

Finding Allah starts with the belief in the existence of God, but it doesn’t stop there. Once one concludes that there’s a God, he’ll start to learn that since there is a God, He has to be One and Only. Since He is One and Only, He deserves our attention, which means he has to be worshiped. These thoughts and efforts, usually, cause one to consciously or unconsciously go down on his knees, to say in tears to God:

God… I know that You are there… somewhere there… I’m lost. Please guide me. Show me the signs to You. I am helpless… I am empty without You.

If this happens, it becomes a matter of time that the person will hear about Islam, or bounce into the Qur’an. He may come across a Muslim at his workplace or in the street. An occasion will bring him to someone who does something that answers some of his questions, or draws his attention. As long as he is determined to find God and the path that leads to Him, God shall guide him to Him.

Finding Allah for the Muslim

A non-Muslim who doesn’t believe in the Qur’an may find God away from the Qur’an. This discovery should lead him to the Qur’an. Once there, that is where and when he’ll embrace it and continue to find Him through it. However, if someone believes in the Qur'an, reads the Qur'an and yet, chooses to find Allah somewhere else, he unlikely to find Him there. A Muslim has to believe in every single word mentioned in the Qur’an, regardless of his understanding to it.

ذَٰلِكَ الْكِتَابُ لَا رَيْبَ ۛ فِيهِ ۛ هُدًى لِّلْمُتَّقِينَ

“This is the Book; there is no doubt in it. It is a guide for those who are mindful of God.” (Qur'an, 2:2).

We are told, and we are sure, that the life manual, which is the Qur’an, is free from errors, and is the guidance for the one who seeks it. The more we explore it, the more we understand the signs of Allah. The more of His signs we discover, the more we are guided top Him.

وَمَن يُشَاقِقِ الرَّسُولَ مِن بَعْدِ مَا تَبَيَّنَ لَهُ الْهُدَىٰ وَيَتَّبِعْ غَيْرَ سَبِيلِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ نُوَلِّهِ مَا تَوَلَّىٰ وَنُصْلِهِ جَهَنَّمَ، وَسَاءَتْ مَصِيرًا

“But if anyone opposes the Messenger after his guidance has become clear to him, and follows a path other than that of the faithful, We shall let him pursue his chosen path and shall cast him into Hell: an evil destination.” (Qur'an, 4:115).

The Qur’an answers all questions pertaining to the path that leads to Allah. That’s why only important issues and things are mentioned in it. Issues that are not mentioned in the Qur’an, no matter how important we perceive it, is less important when compared to any thing mentioned in the Qur’an. All it needs is that we ponder over them as we read.

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Where are the Challenges in an “Already-Made” Path?

The path of Allah is clear. His commandments have been clearly laid out in the Qur’an and the Sunnah. His obligations upon us are know for facts. Yet, we still feel challenged, we feel the heat when it comes to following the straight path. Why is it so difficult to follow the straight path? We all know that every Muslim is required to pray 5 times a day, but we find it difficult to be steadfast and punctual in its timing.

This is another sign that we are here a purpose, not for fun. Our life is for test. In test, it’s not about what we are asked to do, it depends on how precise we follow His prescription.

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Conclusion

The one who puts in the effort to find the path that leads to Allah is unlikely to be rejected. Discovering the path is different from reaching Him. Reaching Him requires that you follow the rules of the following the path. You are unlikely to reach Him if you choose not to follow His path and its prescribed rules.

If you are a Muslim, give your “ihdinā al-ṣirāṭ al-mustaqīm” a different taste from today onwards. If you do, you shall see the difference in you, inshā Allah. If you are a non-Muslim, who believes that God exists, but doesn’t believe in the Qur’an, tell Him, the One and Only, in your sincere supplication: “God… Guide me to Your path that leads to You” and wait for the response. Every action has a result (reaction). You won’t be neglected if you’ve called upon him.

A Muslim who says, “ihdinā al-ṣirāt al-mustaqīm” sincerely and acts upon it shall never renounce his Islam. A non-Muslim who says, “God, I am lost. Please guide me to the path that leads to You” shall embrace Islam, sooner or later.

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