Balance Of Realities - Preface

Preface

God, the most Just of judges, sent His beloved Muhammad, the chosen, salla'llahu `alayhi wa alihi wa sallam to the world as “a mercy for all the worlds” (21:107), and granted him a wisdom filled Book which contains, not only the details of spiritual realities, but also the solutions of the most complex and intricate worldly problems of the present and the future which have arisen or are going to arise as a result of an astonishing scientific revolution and [its concomitant] advancement. That heavenly holy Book is the wise Qur'an. It is obligatory to reflect on its verses to understand their meanings and with the help of their wisdom to find correct solutions to our problems.

The holy Book of God can be studied and understood only in His light. This is the first and foremost condition which the holy Book itself clearly specifies. If we cannot do so, we will not be able to solve any of the present day problems, and for that the argument will stand against us and not against God (4:165). For He has said that He has completed His favour upon us (5:3) and has left no impediment in the religion of Islam (22:78).

This book is written on the basis of the above mentioned principles. Further, this view is upheld in it, so that the importance of religious sciences may be clear to those Muslim students who are not aware of their benefits, or who being bewitched by material science are repelled by religion. This, however, does not mean that we do not appreciate material progress. In fact, we believe that religion is based on nothing but the [material] world. Thus, worldly progress is nothing but material progress, however it is necessary to be certain that no worldly achievement is possible without God’s Will. As true Muslims it is necessary to believe that spiritual power is higher than atomic power. Spiritual power includes everything. If someone asks: As the true religion of God and His Prophet, why does Islam not have the central position and supreme power among the religions of the world?, the answer is that the promise of the All powerful God [to make it prevail over every religion, 9:32; 48:29; 61:9 is true, and its time has come. For the people of the world now feel an overwhelming need for ethical unity.

This book will also confirm the fact that all human beings are alike in the beginning and in the end and that religion is the name of their temporary way of life. Among these ways of life, the only true way is the religion of Islam, which can be the source of peace and the means of salvation for the entire humankind. For, it is the last religion of this great cycle. It is a fact that in the past too, wise people used to take refuge in the last religion of God, otherwise they were suddenly overwhelmed by a great calamity. At present it cannot be said that the trial of God is over.

In this book, I have discussed the problems which our age encounters or is going to encounter. For, in solving such problems lies not only the proof of the veracity and eminence of religious sciences, but also good‑will for humankind. Most of the problems discussed here are such that they have not been explicitly solved by the authorities in religion (in the past), because their time did not demand their solution. Therefore, they kept such realities concealed in allegories and parables, so that they may be revealed at the right time.

I would now like to express my sincere thanks to all those kind friends who, due to their love for knowledge and progress, have rendered me any kind of practical help, or encouraged me to print this book. I am sure that my brothers‑in‑faith and my friends, by accepting this service for knowledge, will give me the opportunity of expressing my gratitude to them.

“And my success is only by Allah” (11:88).

Nasir Hunzai, June 15, 1962

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