Wahiduddin Khan, born in 1925, in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, is an Islamic spiritual scholar who is well-versed in both classical Islamic learning and modern disciplines. The mission of his life has been

Sayyidina Imam Al Hassan Peace award for promoting peace in Muslim societies. He has been called ’Islam’s spiritual ambassador to the world’ and is recognized as one of its most influential Muslims . His

government ban against the use of the word 'Allah' by Christians. This verdict has nothing to do with Islamic teachings, however. It was the result of a demand from some extremists. Historically, the word 'Allah'

momentous changes at the global level, human history entered a new phase. If the ancient period was what could be called ‘the Military Age’, the new age is a ‘Non-Military Age’. In the former period, military

with the changes in the prevailing conditions. This follows from the generally accepted rule in Islamic jurisprudence, that with the change of time and space, some commandments can also change. (e.g.,

This change that has taken place in present times is in favour of Islam, and it is one of the results of the revolution created by Islam itself. This happened so that opportunities for the dawah work could

What is Taqwa?Islamic doctrine or belief, at all times the angels of God are near to every person. They are constantly noting down records of man’s words and deeds. In such a situation, it is absolutely

believer who has surrendered himself before the Lord. What is Taqwa? It is recorded in a tradition that Umar Faruq once asked Ubayy ibn Kaab what taqwa was. He replied, “Have you ever passed by thorny

thorny bushes?” He said he had. Ubayy ibn Kaab then asked, “What did you do then?” Umar Faruq said that he had gathered up his clothes and cautiously kept away from the thorns, so as

saying that the Arab model would not work in India. They did not realize that this was a matter of an Islamic principle, which does not have two versions. If it was implementable in Saudi Arabia, then it could

verdict of the court when it was given. In a nutshell, what is needed is an objective evaluation of the case to see what is possible and not what is ideal. This was the theme of my article on this topic

Hindustan Times, which was titled Acceptance of Reality. The message remains the same – we must accept what is possible as well as practical and not run after unrealistic ideals.

saying that the Arab model would not work in India. They did not realize that this was a matter of an Islamic principle, which does not have two versions. If it was implementable in Saudi Arabia, then it could

verdict of the court when it was given. In a nutshell, what is needed is an objective evaluation of the case to see what is possible and not what is ideal. This was the theme of my article on this topic

Hindustan Times, which was titled Acceptance of Reality. The message remains the same – we must accept what is possible as well as practical and not run after unrealistic ideals.

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

a community; so much so that it became possible for him to go to Medina and establish a centre of Islam there. This aid from Almighty God was granted to the Prophet Muhammad in its complete form. However

When the call of the Prophet Muhammad reached the people of Makkah, some of them asked certain Jews what they thought about it and whether God’s Word had really been revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. The

culture. The ideology of Islam is a peaceful one in the full sense. Islam embraces the whole of humanity. It does not believe in the ‘We and They’ concept. The Prophet of Islam observed that all human beings

in common. While there are also many differences, Islam teaches us to manage the differences, rather than trying to eliminate them. The formula of Islam in this regard is to follow one and respect all.

bonum. Without it no progress is possible, neither religious nor secular. The formula for peace in Islam is the same as has already been adopted in the secular world and that is, peaceful co-existence. This

Non-Violence and IslamNon-violence should never be confused with inaction or passivity. Non-violence is action in the full sense of the word. Rather it is more forceful an action than that of violence

methods is applicable to the given situation. Islam is a religion which teaches non-violence. According to the Qur’an, God does not love fasad, violence. What is meant here by fasad is clearly expressed

Non-Violence and IslamNon-violence should never be confused with inaction or passivity. Non-violence is action in the full sense of the word. Rather it is more forceful an action than that of violence

methods is applicable to the given situation. Islam is a religion which teaches non-violence. According to the Quran, God does not love fasad, violence. What is meant here by fasad is clearly expressed in

SPIRITUALITY AND WORLD PEACEtranslation of the Quran but that his knowledge of Islam was minimal. Following this, I spoke with him about Islamic teachings. He listened to my words with great attention. RELIGION,

knowledgeable person. He talks with great depth and listens with great attention to other people. He noted what I was saying on his pocket computer during our conversation. He mentioned one particular issue about