kindle the fire of war, God puts it out. (5:64) This Quranic verse tells us about the essence of Islamic teachings about war and peace—that people are often willing to go to war with each other for various

various reasons. This is related to the principle of competition. But the task for the followers of Islam is that when others stir the flames of war, they must, through unilateral and one-sided action if

responsibility is also to become messengers of peace. They should be heralds of peace, not war-mongers. This Islamic spirit was clearly reflected in the Prophet’s life. Even when he was the head of the State in Madinah

earnestly claimed that religion has been rendered old-fashioned and redundant by modern civilization. But what actual contribution has modern civilization made to humanity? New modes of travel, novel architectural

luxurious, more glamorous, and more effective than ever before. The question we must ask ourselves is: What does the existence of such amenities have to do with belief in God and religion? Does the possession

importance and utility of modern technology and its resultant amenities, we fail to comprehend in what way these things verify or negate religious truths. The relevance of religion is its concern with

the essence of the message of Islam. Islam calls man to faith in the Hereafter; it seeks to awake the living to the issues that will face the dead. The preacher of Islam stands between life and death.

still on earth, it is as if he has already experienced death and is thus able to inform his fellows of what lies beyond the grave.

author, a Christian orientalist, has no choice but to acknowledge the unique, historic impact of Islam. What Islam brought about was no less than the spiritual liberation of mankind. Without the burden of superstition

life. Themselves products of the Islamic revolution, these advances can once again be used to the benefit of Islam. The conditions are perfect for a revival of Islamic dominance. It could become a reality

hundred in number, to form a powerful centre of Islam in Madinah. Had they adopted the path of confrontation instead of peaceful migration, the history of Islam might have been buried right there in Makkah

took place between the Banu Hashim and the Banu Umayyah. This stopped the advance of Islam for a period of ten years. What set this process in motion once again was the voluntary withdrawal of Hasan ibn Ali

practical form of non-violent activism. This peaceful move on the part of Hasan ibn Ali re-opened to Islam the locked doors of progress. 5. During the last days of the Abbasid caliphate Mongol tribes

author, a Christian orientalist, has no choice but to acknowledge the unique, historic impact of Islam. What Islam brought about was no less than the spiritual liberation of mankind. Without the burden of superstition

life. Themselves products of the Islamic revolution, these advances can once again be used to the benefit of Islam. The conditions are perfect for a revival of Islamic dominance. It could become a reality

Prophet of Islam, modern man is being shown how to differentiate between healthy and unhealthy freedom. The Prophet has brought real knowledge to the demarcation of what is lawful and what is unlawful

unlawful. Similarly, through the Prophet of Islam, modern man can understand how to arrange for a practicable division of the workplace between men and women by according them equal respect. A knowledge of human

Prophet of Islam, modern man is being shown how to differentiate between healthy and unhealthy freedom. The Prophet has brought real knowledge to the demarcation of what is lawful and what is unlawful

unlawful. Similarly, through the Prophet of Islam, modern man can understand how to arrange for a practicable division of the workplace between men and women by according them equal respect. A knowledge of human

to kill you. I fear God, the Lord of the Universe.”(5:28) According to a Hadith, the Prophet of Islam observed: “In later times political corruption will set in, but you must never engage in confrontation

confrontation with your rulers. One of his companions asked, ‘If they come to our homes to kill us what shall we do?’ The Prophet replied: ‘Be the better son of Adam’, that is, don’t kill others, even when they

forgiveness. It states: “Whoever is patient and forgiving, acts with great courage and resolution.” (42:43) What is forgiveness? It means forgetting the past and eschewing negativity. Remembering whatever happened