Science Corroborates Islamic Predictions of DoomsdayIt is generally held that Islam and science are separate from one another, the subject of Islam being different from science subjects. However, there

one respect in which Islam and science completely conform to one another. Moreover, what science is now making known through its discoveries has already been made known in Islam through revelation. The

The difference is that Islam had made these predictions about things 15 hundred years ago in the 7th century AD, while science has discovered these same things only in recent centuries and particularly

counterpart of human nature. This is why Islam has been called a religion of nature in the Quran and Hadith. A man once came to the Prophet Muhammad and asked him what he should do in a certain matter. The

about it.’ By the heart the Prophet meant common sense. That is, what one’s common sense tells one would likewise be the demand of Islam. What does human nature desire more than anything? It desires, above

from the people around him. Peace and love are the religion of human nature as well as the demand of Islam. The Quran tells us, “.. and God calls to the home of peace.” (10:25)

prediction: “Islam began as a stranger. And, finally, it will again become a stranger. Let, then, the strangers be blessed” (Muslim). It would be no exaggeration to say that the original version of Islam has literally

both Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Islam, has thus, to be rediscovered. And to rediscover Islam, we have first of all to discover what the factors are that have made Islam a stranger in the world today. In

historical and political reasons for the tragic phenomenon of the alienation of Islam as predicted in the Hadith.Why Islam AloneWe seldom hear the adherents of other religions complaining about their faiths

Islamic FundamentalismIslamic fundamentalism is a recent phenomenon. While studying it we must first of all understand that the term ‘Islamic fundamentalism’ has not been derived from the Islamic scriptures

scriptures, nor does any group of Muslims approve of being given the appellation of ‘Islamic fundamentalists.’ This term is somewhat similar to that of ‘Uncle Sam’ as applied to Americans by non-Americans

phenomenon for which the term Islamic fundamentalism is used is indeed a reality. There is a considerable number of Muslims in the world of today whose thinking and actions add up to what is meant by the term fundamentalism

RABBANIYAT ISLAMIC SPIRITUALITYRabbaniyat means one’s inner personality may acquire godly qualities by becoming immersed in thoughts of God and the Hereafter. This level of spirituality is produced

spirituality in Islam and what, from the Islamic viewpoint, the method was of attaining spirituality. I said that the word ‘spirituality’ (or ruhaniyat) began to be used later in the history of Islam. In the

renunciation. But that is not true. What we achieve by renouncing the world is not spirituality but mysticism (rehbaniyat) and, according to a tradition mysticism is not desirable in Islam. (Musnad Ahmad, Hadith No

advocate for the unjust killing of non-believers.19.DOING YOGA DAILY AGAINST ISLAM?Yoga has many health benefits and Islam has no negative ruling about doing yoga. To those whom it suits, may do it. If

HOW DIFFERENT IS ISLAM TODAY THAN WHAT THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD INTENDED IT TO BE?There is no difference between what Islam is today and that which was brought by the Prophet Muhammad. Islam is still the same

in the Quran: I am your sincere and honest adviser. (Quran 7:68) Despite the clear teaching of Islam that advocates well- wishing for others and a human-friendly behaviour, a large

made it possible for her not only to give us a satisfactory upbringing, but also to demonstrate what the Islamic bent of mind—positive thinking and a realistic approach—is capable of achieving. My brothers

greatest gift that she could have bestowed upon us. In giving us this awareness of the virtues of Islam, she fulfilled the duties of both father and mother. I can still recall that after my father’s death

we were given some tracts of land, but this hardly improved our situation, for, human nature being what it is, it was all the arid and unproductive land which fell to our lot.

better than what you have come for?” He then went on to explain to them the meaning of belief in one God. There was a youth among them called Ayaz ibn Mu’az, who told his people that what the Prophet had

had told them was much better than what they had come for. The delegation, however, did not agree. “Leave us alone,” they said, “we are here on other business.” They returned to Madinah. Soon afterwards

When they heard about the Prophet, they went to see him. The Prophet called on them both to accept Islam and recited to them a passage of the Quran. They accepted the Prophet’s invitation, and became Muslim

a lecture on: ‘Islam and the West.’ During the question hour, an Indian Muslim asked: ‘You have given us so much information about Islam and the West, now, would you please tell us what the Muslims should

while and then replied: “It is, indeed, a difficult question. In Islam we find a model for a position of strength. But there is no model in Islam for the position of modesty.” This is not just a stray remark

mentality is such that when they find a prominent model of strength, they naturally conclude that what Islam stands for is worldwide Muslim political dominance. It is this attitude which prevents them from

implies that Islam expects a sublime disposition toward others, which overlooks and ignores their faults. These few references give an idea of what Islam is and what Islamic culture stands for. Islam is the

humanity. A correct interpretation of Islam is that which agrees with these precepts: anything contradicting these values can never explain Islam. The real Islam is that which inculcates the fear of God

whose hearts are enlightened by Islam become the embodiment of compassion, seeking the welfare only of others. Hatred and hostility cannot be fused with Islam and Islamic culture. (7.SS/9.95)MARCH 27 Adjustment