Introduction

I am a slave. Yes you read correct; I am a slave. Many people think that slavery is no longer in existence, however this a big misconception. I am different from many people, in that I have willingly accepted my servitude (therefore I am a servant as well). This is easy for me because my Owner is perfect and very just. He provides for me in all aspects; in fact he is my best friend and knows me better than I know myself. Who is this wonderful Owner, you ask? He is my Creator,your Creator and the Creator of all that exists; seen and unseen. He is the One that sends down rain from the sky thereby providing sustenance to His Creation. He is the One that upholds the birds as they spread their wings in flight. He is the All Knowing, The Almighty, The All Provider, The One Free From All Defects, The Just Judge, The Giver of Security, and The One Worthy of All Praise. I am a Muslim, and I willingly submit to my Lord and His Divine Law. The truth is every last one of us are slaves, whether or not we acknowledge our true Owner or not. There are some people who do not willingly submit to the Creator and instead become engrossed in becoming enslaved by their worldly desires. Being a slave to the Creator is different from being a slave to the creation, and should not be equated to one another. The history of slavery in our country (United States) was an abomination. There was no justice and mercy was rarely if ever shown. The Creator is Most Merciful to His slaves, and justice is always given (whether you perceive it or not). Good is rewarded with good and wrongdoing receives chastisement. It is supremely fair and it is unlike the justice that the creation carries out, where even the innocent are often wrongly accused and punished. This is because contrary to the belief of many human beings, our capabilities are limited. While we may be able to do many things, we are limited because our abilities are given to us by our Creator. Only He is All Seeing, All Hearing, All Wise; he knows every detail about everything; not a single leaf falls to the ground without him being aware of it, and while much is hidden from us, nothing escapes his sight....Yes the Creator is Magnificent and I willingly submit to him.