From the Holy Qur’an: Surah 35 Fatir (The Originator), Part 1 of 2

Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him, was born in 570 AD in Mecca, in a region that is now known as Saudi Arabia. At about age 40, He retired to a cave in the mountains and engaged in deep meditation. During this period, He received the first of many Divine messages from Allah through the Archangel Gabriel. The record of these spiritual Divine revelations, which spanned more than 23 years, is now considered the central and highly respected Book of Islam – the Qur’an.

Supreme Master Ching Hai has spoken on many occasions of the spiritual greatness we see through the life of Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him. In a lecture given in 1999 in Istanbul, Turkey, She also pays tribute to the Prophet, Peace Be Upon Him, for His ultimately unifying nature as a Messenger of God. Today, it is an honor to share with you Surah 35 of the Holy Qur’an.

“Praise be to Allah, the Originator of the heavens and the Earth, Maker of the angels messengers with wings – double, triple, and quadruple. He adds to creation as He wills. Allah is Able to do all things. Whatever mercy Allah unfolds for the people, none can withhold it. And if He withholds it, none can release it thereafter. He is the Exalted in Power, Full of Wisdom. O people! Remember Allah’s blessings upon you. Is there a creator other than Allah who provides for you from the heaven and the Earth?”

“Those who disbelieve will suffer a harsh punishment, but those who believe and do righteous deeds will have forgiveness and a great reward.”

“Whoever desires honor – all honor belongs to Allah. To Him ascends speech that is pure, and He elevates righteous conduct. As for those who plot evil, a terrible punishment awaits them, and the planning of these will fail.

Allah created you from dust, then from a small drop; then He made you pairs. No female conceives, or delivers, except with His knowledge. No living thing advances in years, or its life is shortened, except it be in a Record. That is surely easy for Allah.”

“You are to warn those who fear their Lord inwardly, and perform the prayer. He who purifies himself purifies himself for his own good. To Allah is the ultimate return.”