Life Supreme — Page 71
74. LIFE SUPREME hills and in the trees and in the trellises which they build. Then eat of every kind of fruit, and follow the ways of the Lord that have been made easy for thee. ' There comes forth from their bellies a drink of varying hues. Therin is cure for men. Surely, in that is a sign for a people who reflect. " (16:69-70). The bee has been inspired by God. All creatures, in fact, are inspired by God. There are many forms of inspiration-the highest being verbal revelation. Animals, insects, fish, and every kind of creature are guided by instinct which is a medium of divine guidance. Even the newborn child is prompted by the 'Cause of all causes' to seek the breast of its mother. Allah is the Source of all knowledge, the Author of life, from whom all guidance originates. . Intuition is another commoner form of inspiration. All of a sudden a problem is solved by a flash of intuition entering the brain like a brilliant meteor breaking into the atmosphere from outer space. . Intuition should always be respected and obeyed even in opposition to reason. Intuition comes from beyond while reasoning is a product of the brain alone. . Honey is one of nature's finest foods containing vitamins, minerals, and healing properties. It is quickly absorbed into the system giving immediate energy to the body. A spoonful of honey dissolved in hot water is an excellent tonic for fatigue. Tea and coffee contain harmful and habit forming drugs known as theine and caffeine which merely soothe the nerves temporarily. Tea and coffee contain no food value whatsoever. Like smokers, tea drinkers and coffee drinkers become irritable, restless, dull, and listless when these beverages are unavailable. They become dependent upon them for relief, whereas Islam teaches that one should not becsome the slave of any unsalutary habit. There are millions of people including housewives who are unable to maintain their efficiency unless they keep themselves regularly fortified with cups of tea. Honey is immediately absorbed into the system and quickly revitalises every cell in the body; and it is not habit forming. . Smoking is a pernicious habit. It weakens the nerves and pollutes every cell in the body. Tobacco is a poisonous drug which leaves its impress not only on every organ of the body but on the soul as well. . Self purification of body and soul should be the goal of every Muslim.