From the Islamic perspective, being spiritual means living a God-oriented life. God-Oriented Spirituality is called Ar-Rabbaniyah in the Quran: “Be devoted servants of God.” (3:79) Rabbani means one whose thinking and whose actions are God-oriented, who has placed God at the centre of his attention. By connecting with God—our Creator—we can elevate ourselves and start living on a higher divine plane. When an individual attains spirituality, his state becomes like a lamp, lit all of a sudden. Then the universe becomes a source of divine inspiration. Seeing the creation, he can discover and remember the Creator, God Almighty. Everything in the universe seems to convey to him a divine message. The leaves of the tree become a thrilling experience. A waft of air gives him a message of Truth. He can hear divine music in the waves of the river and the chirping of the birds. Then, an inner revolution is brought about in one's personality which is called spirituality. In this way, one’s mental state becomes God-oriented: one’s thinking, one’s behaviour with others one’s overall personality becomes infused with divine hues. Then, one’s mental balance is not upset by unpleasant experiences. By understanding the Creation Plan of God, one is able to live a God-oriented life.

Source: The Spirit of Islam Magazine