Hawzah News Agency-The Qur’an is the principle source of every Muslim’s faith and practice, but its basic theme is the relationship between God and His creatures and provides guidelines for a just society, proper human conduct and equitable economic principles. For next 100 days we are presenting some short articles on ethical issues that have been written based on the verses of Qur’an.

Many times when people have a need, they think that if God wanted to, He would just automatically meet it. However, God almighty did not say, according to your need be it unto you; He said, according to your faith. He says in Qur’an: “When My servants ask you about Me, tell them that I am indeed rearmost. I answer the supplicant's call when he calls Me. So let them respond to Me, and let them have faith in Me, so that they may fare rightly”. (Qur’an; 2:186)

 That is why it is so important to have an attitude of expectancy every single day. If we want God to move in our lives, we have to approach every day filled with faith and hope. Qur’an tells us that “faith comes by hearing the Word of God, by humbling in prayers, by avoiding vain talks, by keeping the trusts and covenants ….” (Qur’an; 18: 1- 9) The more you meditate on the Word of God, the more your faith will grow and the more you will see Him working in your life.

 Remember, God longs to bless you, and He has given you everything you need to be successful in life. He has disposed for you everything. “He committed in your service all that is in the heavens and in the earth”. (Qur’an; 45:13) All things are possible to those who believe. Believe in His goodness, believe His Word, and according to your faith, be it done for you. Just open your heart to God and trust that He has a good plan for you. And say every day: “I entrust my affair to God. Indeed God sees best the servants”. (Qur’an; 40:44)

Ask Him

I wonder how many people have been disappointed simply because they did not pray and ask God for the big things in their hearts. You might say, “Well, God is God. If He wants to bless me, He will bless me.” No, He says in Qur’an, “Say: My Lord would not care about you except for your imploring”. (Qur’an; 25:77) If you are not asking big, you are shortchanging yourself. You have not because you ask not.

 You will never reach the fullness of your potential if you only pray small prayers. I am not talking about just making a wish list and praying every whim. I am talking about asking God for what He has already promised you. Qur’an says: “When My servants ask you about Me, [tell them that] I am indeed rearmost. I answer the supplicant's call when he calls Me. So let them respond to Me, and let them have faith in Me, so that they may fare rightly”.

 There are hundreds of promises that you have every right to pray and ask God to bring to pass; not only that, there are specific dreams and desires that God has placed in your heart. They did not just randomly show up. The Creator of the universe put them in you. Dare to ask and ask big — and watch what God will do in your life. Believe that God almighty is able, and He is working things together for your good as you put your hope and trust. Remember his saying: “I am near answering the calls of those who call to Me. So let them respond to Me and believe in Me …”. (Qur’an; 2:186)

Noble Words

 Author: Abolfazl Sabouri