Belief in God and the Day of Reckoning and its effect on man's gaining perfection
- Updated On Monday, 26 May 2014
- Written by Sayyid Mujtaba Musavi Lari
- Editor Kawther Rahmani
- Supervisor Sayyed Roohullah Musavi
- Published on Monday, 27 February 2012
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- Hits: What is the effect on man's being from his belief in the Day of Reckoning and in God and His commands? What does the Quran say in this regard?
Belief in the Day of Reckoning, and in the existence of an absolute perfection whose scrutinizing gaze encompasses all things and before whom the deeds of all man are present, even if they be as inconsequential as an atom - this belief creates a powerful influence in the depths of man's being that no other force can equal. Belief in God and His commands not only prevents man from fearing the difficulties of life but also transforms those difficulties into means of development and ascent toward the lofty goals of life. Thus, the Quran says: "Whosoever believes and reforms himself shall never be prey to fear or to sadness" (6:48). "God shall guide to the path of happiness those who believe and do good deeds" (10:9). Who can underestimate the role of the spirit and the heart in the development of man and not ascribe to the heart the greatest share in the ascent of the spirit to the highest degree of perfection? Have not love and faith made possible, throughout human history, the greatest acts of devotion and self-sacrifice? It is the purpose of the Quran to firmly implant awareness in the inner being and heart of man, to transform his heart and fashion him in such a way that he is inwardly impelled to perform deeds of value.