Divine Guidance

Q: What is the theme common to most of the 114 chapters of the Quran?
A: Obstinate people who refuse to believe in God
Q: Is it within God's power to make every body believe in Him?
A: Yes, certainly
Q: Why didn't he do it?
A: Because He made man, a creature of choice. He wants man himself to decide whether to
. believe in Him or not.
Q: Why does God want man to believe in Him?
A: He wants to guide man, the crown of His creation
Q: Does God guide the unbelievers?
A: No. He says he only guides those who want to be guided and let astray those who don't want to
. be guided.
Q: What guides the unbelievers then?
A: I don't know. May be the mores and the norms of the ancient of their heritage. May be the instinct
. of greed and selfishness that are causing the current financial meltdown
Q: Who are the obstinate people mentioned in the Quraan?
A: "The Tribe of Bani Israel"
Q: But they believe in God, don't they
A: Yes, but they believe that God is for the people of Israel only
Q: Does the conduct of this tribe indicate the absence of divine guidance?
A: I think so. Just look at what they have done in the last 50 years.