Playing God

"All rights of this book are reserved for the publisher and the author. This copy is for reading purpose only. This copy cannot be uploaded on any website except those of the publisher and the author." Playing God: Misreading a Divine Practice 69 careless attitude in this regard may prove disastrous for them in the Hereafter for according to the Qur’ ā n the Almighty has sent His messengers and prophets so that man is left with no excuse to deny the truth: ! " F!7G ?- F! PfH? Œ 7 B3 v!v X- )$: &'( ( [We sent] messengers who gave glad tidings as well as warnings so t hat mankind after the coming of these messen gers is left with no plea against the Almighty [reg arding th e basic truths]. For God is exalted in Power, Wise. (4:165) Thus Muhammad (sws) and his preaching mission must always continue to be thought-provoking to non- Muslims since it poses a threat to them in the Hereafter if they deny him in spite of being convinced of his prophethood. They must keep in mind that as per the Qur’ ā n, the Almighty has played His role in elucidating this fact. Only a legitimate excuse on their part can now save them on the Day of Judgement from His wrath. _____________ www.javedahmadghamidi.com www.al-mawrid.org