What Makes a Muslim Tick? ...

Have you ever seen a Muslim crying in the middle of the night, beseeching his Lord for forgiveness? Have you ever noticed how some Muslim scholars have written such works of incredible depth and analysis that defy the imagination of the intellect? Have you ever heard of the sufi who remains immersed in dhikr (remembrance) for hours on end? Have you ever heard of the mujahid (warrior) who is ready to sacrifice his most valued possession - his life - without even the slightest hint of hesitation?

Now, I know that one will find similar qualities across different religions and peoples, but to find all these qualities in the same religion, and sometimes in the same individual, is a unique phenomenon. So, what makes a Muslim tick? They say that money makes the mare go. But what makes the Muslim go? Surely not money! For if it were money that made the Muslim "go", then your Saudi Sheikhs would have been some of the greatest people on Earth. Anywayz, I will pose this question to my readers, and let's see what the verdict is ...