irrespective of the words written on paper, what would ultimately prevail would be the Truth. The Prophet’s unshakable conviction that he was God’s Prophet was enough for him not to attach importance to

asked him: “O Prophet of God, what has aged you so soon?” The Prophet replied: “It is chapters (of the Quran) like Hud that have aged me.” (Musnad al- Bazzar, Hadith No. 92) What is there in particular in

you will not be helped.” (The Quran, 11:113) This verse pertains to the time when the Prophet of Islam had communicated his message of dawah openly but had found the majority of the people unwilling to

depends largely on his pattern of thinking. What, in the first place, establishes this pattern? It is quite simply, the urge to worship. But to worship whom, or what? A man either worships God, or some entity

or thing: that is what becomes the most important force in his life, for his actions flow from his faith and his urge to worship. That, in effect, is what makes up his religion. Islam, the preserved form

in higher regard by God. It is they who shall triumph.5 Initially, the message of the Prophet of Islam had nothing but conceptual truth behind it. It was an abstract message, with no material grandeur

acceptable; it had even become a symbol of pride. To associate oneself with the message of the Prophet of Islam, meanwhile, amounted to belief in a religion, which had not yet come into its own and had no material

his mission continued to gain ground, and finally the message of Islam reached the people of Madinah, the majority of whom accepted Islam. Together with the Prophet, other Muslims were also persecuted in

in higher regard by God. It is they who shall triumph.5 Initially, the message of the Prophet of Islam had nothing but conceptual truth behind it. It was an abstract message, with no material grandeur

acceptable; it had even become a symbol of pride. To associate oneself with the message of the Prophet of Islam, meanwhile, amounted to belief in a religion, which had not yet come into its own and had no material

his mission continued to gain ground, and finally the message of Islam reached the people of Madinah, the majority of whom accepted Islam. Together with the Prophet, other Muslims were also persecuted in

new home with ease. But this is a wholly non-Islamic concept and has no bearing whatsoever on the ideal of marriage in Islam. Had it been a traditional Islamic practice, we should certainly have seen the

recent times is that it is becoming more and more a matter of ostentation. Nothing could be more un-Islamic in motivation than this. Even the practice of performing a marriage quietly, without any flamboyant

property is mine, then I will withdraw my claim and accept your right to the property.” Mr. B asked, “What is the connection between the Quran and this issue?” If Mr. B was a Muslim, why did he ask such a

running institutions and movements in the name of Islam, whether they had read the Quran again and again before starting their work to ascertain what work, according to the Quran, they should be doing

The Prophet of Islam once observed: “Look only to those who are less great than you; do not look to those who are greater than you, because in this way you will not undervalue God’s blessings upon you

about what he is lacking in, will neither be a thankful servant, nor a patient servant in the eyes of God.” (Sunan al-Tirmidhi, Hadith No. 2512) Gratitude is the greatest form of worship. What is most

cast into Hell. Till the time a person becomes an extremist, all sects are acceptable in society75.WHAT IS THE BEST WAY OF DOING DAWAH WORK (CONVEYING GOD’S WORD TO PEOPLE)?The best way is to become a well-wisher

history, what shall be lost from history?” Apparently, it was a provocative statement but I did not get provoked. I kept thinking and increased my study. After this study, I published the book, Islam: The

cast into Hell. Till the time a person becomes an extremist, all sects are acceptable in society75.WHAT IS THE BEST WAY OF DOING DAWAH WORK (CONVEYING GOD’S WORD TO PEOPLE)?The best way is to become a well-wisher

history, what shall be lost from history?” Apparently, it was a provocative statement but I did not get provoked. I kept thinking and increased my study. After this study, I published the book, Islam: The

EXTRAVAGANCEThe Quran forbids extravagance, which is spending without real need. (7:31) The Prophet of Islam said that it is also an extravagance to eat whatever you feel like eating. (Sunan ibn Majah, Hadith

rejects such a lifestyle is as if he has not fulfilled God’s trust.COLLECTIVE BLESSINGThe Prophet of Islam said that one person’s food is enough for two people, and two people’s food is enough for three people