The Essence of Islam – Volume II — Page 337
Divine Decree and Determination 337 system of physical causes, but seeks to lead mankind to belief in the pure Unity of God. Most people do not realize the true nature of prayer, nor do they comprehend the relationship between prayer and Divine determination. God Almighty opens the way for those who have recourse to prayer and does not reject their supplications. . Prayer and Divine determination are juxtaposed to each other. God has appointed times for both. His Providence has directed: ادْعُونِي أَسْتَجِبْ لَكُمْ 116. Call Me, I shall respond to you. . That is why I have always said that the God of the. Muslims responds to their supplications; but the god who has not created a single particle or who died under the scourging of the Jews, how can he respond? 117 که با آسمان نیز پرداختی 17 تو کار زمین را نکو ساختی. It is not wise to attempt reconciliation between choice and compulsion on the basis of one's self-conceived and supposed logic and reasoning. This is a vain attempt. One must Honour Godhead and Providence duly and an attempt to comprehend the mysteries of Godhead is disrespectful. الطريقة كلّها ادب 118. Two Aspects of Prayer. Divine decrees and determination have a close relation116 Al-Mu'min, 40:61 [Publisher] 117 118. You did not fare well in performing the tasks of this world;. By what right, then, do you seek to handle the heavens. [Publisher]. The way of the seeker is all respect. [Publisher]