In anguish they will cry out: “Would that I were dust!” (78: 40) When Umar, the second Caliph of Islam, lay on his death-bed, after being mortally wounded by the dagger of Abu Lulu Firoz, his son, Abdullah

of the lion? A believer is one who experiences in this world and humbles himself without seeing God what others are going to experience in the next world.

is the book of God. It has been preserved in its entirety since its revelation to the Prophet of Islam between AD 610 and 632. It is a book that brings glad tidings to humankind, along with divine admonition

for what sin she was killed, when the records of men’s deeds are laid open, when the sky is unveiled, and when Hell is set ablaze, when Paradise is brought close: [then] each soul shall know what it has

concept. For instance, the Quran attaches the greatest of importance to patience. Patience is the only Islamic act, which is promised reward beyond measure (The Quran, 39:10). Patience, in fact, is another name

exactly what is called non-violence in modern times. Patient activism means non-violent activism. This point has been clearly made in the Traditions. According to one Tradition, the Prophet of Islam observed:

non-violence what he does not grant to violence. (Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 2593) In this tradition the word ‘rifq’ (gentleness) has been used as compared to ‘unf’ (violence). These words denote exactly what is

concept. For instance, the Quran attaches the greatest of importance to patience. Patience is the only Islamic act, which is promised reward beyond measure (The Quran, 39:10). Patience, in fact, is another name

exactly what is called non-violence in modern times. Patient activism means non-violent activism. This point has been clearly made in the Traditions. According to one Tradition, the Prophet of Islam observed:

non-violence what he does not grant to violence. (Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 2593) In this tradition the word ‘rifq’ (gentleness) has been used as compared to ‘unf’ (violence). These words denote exactly what is called

launching a campaign of Islamic revival in modern times are not just ordinary Muslims, but those for whom Islam has become the ultimate answer to a great exploratory quest. What activates a person more

The same was true of the companions of the Prophet in the first phase of Islam. God’s religion came to them as a discovery: Islam as against jahiliyah (period of ignorance); monotheism as against shirk;

campaign of Islamic revival is to be effectively launched once again, such people will have to come forward as conceive of Islam as a fresh discovery rather than as an inheritance by birth. 2. Islam came to

heliocentric theory was correct. According to Islam, the human mind is created for eternity. It has the capability to think and form opinions freely. The Islamic concept of accountability is related to this

Now let us consider the other example. For thousands of years, man has been debating the question of what happens to him after death. Some are of the opinion that death is the very end of a man, while some

totally opposite to the Islamic concept of life. According to Islam, the human mind is created for eternity. It has the capability to think and form opinions freely. The Islamic concept of accountability

the most fundamental and most distinctive success lay in fostering the latter activities and that what ultimately came to be called science was the result of a new method of experiment, observation and

Arabs. Modern science is the most incredible legacy of the Islamic civilization. THE GIFT OF ISLAM The two most important contributions of Islam in this connection were, firstly, to remove any mental block

pious Caliphs who succeeded him. Although a practical beginning had been made in the first phase of Islam, its systematic development occurred during

of Islam, their endeavours will be confined to an entirely peaceful sphere of activity. At no stage would they ever reach the point of resorting to violence and aggression. The inner spirit which is meant

other viable way of achieving this objective save that of peaceful striving. Islam and Politics In making an assessment of Islam in relation to politics, one crucial point must be taken into consideration

which is that, politics is only a relative and not the real part of Islam. This difference between a real and a relative feature is that what is essential is relevant in all circumstances and at all times,

is the book of God. It has been preserved in its entirety since its revelation to the Prophet of Islam between 610 and 632 AD. It is a book that brings glad tidings to mankind, along with divine admonition

the truth. Whether you speak aloud [or in a low voice], He hears all, for He knows your secrets and what is even more hidden. God, there is no deity but Him. His are the most excellent names. (20: 7-8) In

INTENTIONSPure and Sincere ISLAM attaches the utmost importance to intentions. No action is acceptable to God purely on the basis of outer appearance. God accepts only such actions as are performed with

A common man is unable to penetrate the inner recesses of a person’s mind but God knows full well what a man’s thought processes and feelings are. People can be deluded by appearances, but God has complete