concepts of nature worship. Some, under the influence of humanism have accorded the seat of God to man, what is called ‘transfer of seat from God to Man’ in the jargon of humanism, and yet others have discovered

could not be preserved. Islam came to the world in the first quarter of the seventh century. Although Islam too was a religion like other religions, the distinctive feature of Islam is that its original text

friends and enemies, and knew what it meant to win or lose, fail or succeed. But what made him different from the ordinary run of men was the sublimity of his character. No matter what situation he found himself

the level of an ordinary man to become a judge and a ruler, having ultimately set up the pillars of Islam, this excellence of disposition never left him for an instant. Indeed, his entire life was marked

understanding of Islam, piety and God-consciousness also come to be understood in a particularly political way. Thus, in his book Tehrik-e Islami Ki Akhlaqi Bunyaden (‘The Ethical Foundations of the Islamic Movement’)

or spiritual excellence is God’s love, which inspires people to acquire His pleasure. He explains what he regards as the difference between taqwa and ihsan with the help of the following analogy. Among

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

email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. SUICIDE—AN ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE MAN’S physical existence and his life are not, in reality, his personal property. These

other blessings and boons that accompany life. Therefore, Islam has commanded human beings to protect life and promote the welfare of human body. Islam binds every member of the society to protect life at all

knowledge of the Qur’an and the Hadith, one cannot understand what must be done in this world for one to earn everlasting salvation. The secular sciences, on the other hand, guide us in worldly matters

is dominated more by the lofty minarets of mosques. This shows the difference between the Islamic and non-Islamic temperament. Non-Muslims rely on their own strategies; Muslims place total trust in God.

These incidents show that the Islamic commandments giving permission to marry up to four women does not mean having the right to seize four women and shut them up inside one’s home. Marriage is a matter

objection. The present age gives great importance to freedom of choice. This value is fully supported by Islamic law. On the other hand, the upholders of “feminism” want to turn freedom of choice into restriction

permanent problem existing in both war and peace. Now the question arises as to how to solve this problem. What should those women do to satisfy their natural urges when they have failed to find a husband in a

belongs wholly to God.” (8: 39) It is not a political commandment. This verse explains the principle of Islam in one particular matter of religion. In the verse, ‘fitnah’ means religious persecution. In ancient

considered synonymous with rebellion against the state, and people were meted out a harsh treatment what is known in history as religious persecution. Due to this, it became a common proverb that: People

Hadith: “There will be no home remaining, big or small, in which God will not have entered the word of Islam.” (Musnad Ahmad) According to the Quran, ‘He (God) created death and life so that He might test you

total confidence: O Abu Bakr, what do you think of those two who have God as the third companion? (Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 2381) These words uttered by the Prophet of Islam were of such towering significance

inspired the utterance of such bold words.The Prophet’s State of Mind During WorshipThe Prophet of Islam worshipped God daily, during the day as well as at night. There is a tradition, which tells us the

total confidence: O Abu Bakr, what do you think of those two who have God as the third companion? (Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 2381) These words uttered by the Prophet of Islam were of such towering significance

inspired the utterance of such bold words.The Prophet’s State of Mind During WorshipThe Prophet of Islam worshipped God daily, during the day as well as at night. There is a tradition, which tells us the

the Unity One has to differentiate between Islam and the followers of Islam. of God—monotheism—and the unity of mankind. This is the fundamental teaching of Islam. Consider Hinduism’s great truth — all human

human beings are God’s family. One has to differentiate between Islam and the followers of Islam. When one is questioned on the nature of Islam and when the popular media makes a difference between a ‘moderate

‘moderate Muslim’ and a ‘radical Muslim’, one needs to tear down such false barriers and say that Islam does not talk of a ‘moderate’ or ‘radical’ Muslim, but a ‘true’ Muslim in the sense of adhering to the