i.e. if it was immediately paid. This supposition is quite un-Islamic. As mentioned above there are only two lawful forms of dower in Islam, one being mahr mu’ajjal, which is handed over at the time of

without any time being appointed for the fulfillment of this due, is not in accordance with the Islamic shari’ah. Whatever is done on this basis is certainly unlawful.SURE SOLUTIONWhat parents try to

is unfortunate that a great deal of wishful thinking is indulged in in our present society, whereas what is needed is a keener awareness of the root cause of familial and societal problems. The commonest

perhaps no Muslim has given a positive response in the matter. Muslims believe that the Prophet of Islam is a complete model for them. This complete model, however, is not in terms of superiority of the

for a corresponding example from the life of the Prophet and then act upon it. The Prophet of Islam was born in Makkah, where he initiated his mission in 610 CE. After a period of thirteen years, he

Prophet of Islam is a complete model for them. This complete model, however, is not in terms of superiority of the Prophet, but rather in terms of his offering a guiding example in every matter. What was

excerpts from the Quran and Hadith, Hajj is one important pillar among the five foundation pillars of Islam. Pilgrimage to the House is a duty to God for all who can make the Journey. (3: 97) The first House

that at Makkah, a blessed place, a beacon for the nation. (3: 96) “There are five basic pillars of Islam,” said the Prophet Muhammad: “To bear testimony that there is no deity save God, and that Muhammad

Judgement Day. Host upon host of God’s servants flock in from all sides to witness the spectacle. And what a spectacle! All are dressed in similar, simple attire. There is nothing to single out any person

THE EDITORIAL DIRECTORDr. Farida Khanam has been a professor at the Department of Islamic Studies at Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi. A Study of World's Major Religions, A simple guide to Sufism are two

the books amongst many others, of which she is the author. She has also translated many books on Islam authored by Maulana Wahiduddin Khan. Currently, the chairperson of Centre for Peace and Spirituality

courses on peacebuilding, countering extremism and conflict resolution. THE CULTURE OF SPIRITUALITY WHAT is spirituality? Spirituality is an experiential state of being. It is non-material and intangible

unheralded. A person has to recognize it, not doing so will be regarded as being blind, by God. Spirit of Islam Issue 33 September 2015 39 against the law of nature. Such a moment is a moment of being thankful

will be regarded as being blind, by God. Angels will note that when he had to offer thanks to God for what He gave him, he kept praying to God for something else.   BOOKS Read online or download literature

org/books ARTICLES  Read Maulana’s writings as he expounds on the spiritual wisdom of the religion of Islam.  cpsglobal.org/articles QURAN Read online and Download the Quran and its commentary in Arabic, English

Khanam is an author, editor, translator, public speaker and former professor of Islamic Studies at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. Among her books are ‘A Simple Guide to Sufism’ and ‘A Study of World’s

remember and recite them repeatedly. And then mysteriously we will receive miraculous benefits. This is what people think of divine names. This is not the right understanding. The names of God are in no way

means a protecting friend. Thus, a person would call out thus: “O Protecting Friend, protect me from what I fear.” One should discover the attributes of God and call upon Him with the attribute. Such calling

far vaster arena for their struggle in the cause of Islam. By unilaterally accepting all the conditions of the opponents of Islam, the Prophet of Islam made a no-war pact called the Hudaybiya Peace Treaty

the future. It is this reality, which has been pointed out in the Quran in these words: God knew what you did not. (The Quran, 48:27) At its beginning, the Hudaybiya peace treaty appeared to mean nothing

The well known taabii, a disciple of the companions, Ibn Shihab Az Zuhri says: Never before in Islam had there been such a great victory before Hudaybiya. Whenever Muslims and non-Muslims met one another

Contrary to what happened in Makkah, the outstanding personalities of the city of Madinah accepted Islam at the very outset. According to tribal custom, people in those days used to follow the religion

religion of their leaders. Islam, then, spread quickly in Madinah. Soon there was not a single home into which Islam had not entered. It was only natural that, as the Muslims achieved a majority in Madinah, they

among these hunafa’. So was Jandub ibn ‘Amr al-Dawsi. During the period of ignorance that preceded Islam, he was known to have said: I know that there must be a Creator of all this creation, but I do not

far vaster arena for their struggle in the cause of Islam. By unilaterally accepting all the conditions of the opponents of Islam, the Prophet of Islam made a no-war pact called the Hudaybiya Peace Treaty

of the future. It is this reality, which has been pointed out in the Quran in these words: God knew what you did not. (The Quran, 48:27) At its beginning, the Hudaybiya peace treaty appeared to mean nothing

victory. The well known taabii, a disciple of the companions, Ibn Shihab Az Zuhri says: Never before in Islam had there been such a great victory before Hudaybiya. Whenever Muslims and non-Muslims met one another

Contrary to what happened in Makkah, the outstanding personalities of the city of Madinah accepted Islam at the very outset. According to tribal custom, people in those days used to follow the religion

religion of their leaders. Islam, then, spread quickly in Madinah. Soon there was not a single home into which Islam had not entered. It was only natural that, as the Muslims achieved a majority in Madinah, they

among these hunafa’. So was Jandub ibn ‘Amr al-Dawsi. During the period of ignorance that preceded Islam, he was known to have said: I know that there must be a Creator of all this creation, but I do not