[ 22 ] The Qur'an reprimanded those who became the vehicle...

[ 22 ] The Qur'an reprimanded those who became the vehicle of cultural arrogance and were deceived by empty intellectual pride: "And their messengers brought them clear proofs (of Allah's Sovereignty) they exulted in the knowledge they (themselves) possessed. And that which they used to mock befell them. " Holy Qur'an (40:83) 2.

TRUSTING ALLAH AND CONFIDING IN HIM The second trait expressing true submission to Allah is trusting Him, confiding in Him, depending on Him, seeking help and assistance from Him and depending on no one else. Imam Ja'far AI-Sadiq (a.s.) said: "Faith has four cornerstones: trusting Allah, accepting His decision, submitting to His command and confiding in Him".

7 This concept of trust is an inevitable result of a conscious faith which attributes the existence of the world, the unfolding of events and destiny to Allah the Exalted as the Creator, the Owner and the Able, whatever there is of causes, events and changes in the universe are subject to Allah's Will: "And whoever puts his trust in Allah, He will suffice him..." Holy Qur'an (65:3) "And to Him the whole matter will be returned.

Therefore worship Him and put your trust in Him..." Holy Qur'an (11:123) Another quality expressive of surrender to Allah is to entrust Him with one's affairs: "...I confide my cause to Allah.

Allah is Seer of (His) servants." Holy Qur'an (40:44) The signs of obedience that are apparent in the conduct of those who trust Allah and confide in Him are not those of dependence, laziness, negligence of one's performance of responsibilities and duties vis-a-vis the natural causes and rules extant in this world. On the contrary, a 7- Tuhaf AI-UqooI, P.382.

[ 23 ] Muslim's belief in the role of natural causes effecting events and consequent results, emphasizes the concept of servitude and submission of his inner being, through the explicit subjection of all events and objects to the divine law. This holy writ controls all existence in a way confirming the idea of complete surrender and creation's inability to reject and rebel.

This convinces man of the generality of the truth-the truth of servitude- and of the fact that his own existence falls under its control.