51.WHAT IS ISLAMIC SHARIAH AND WHO DECIDES IT?Shir‘a or Shariah literally means ‘method’. It is not equivalent to law or political injunction. Even when there is only one believer, he needs to follow the

constitution of Pakistan would not be modelled entirely on a European pattern, but on the ideology of Islam. The resolution, in its entirety, has been made part of the Constitution of Pakistan under Article

added injunction introduced in the Constitution of Pakistan was that anyone who goes astray from Islam should be killed. This was a clear innovation in religion and was not mentioned in the Quran. The

51.WHAT IS ISLAMIC SHARIAH AND WHO DECIDES IT?Shir‘a or Shariah literally means ‘method’. It is not equivalent to law or political injunction. Even when there is only one believer, he needs to follow the

constitution of Pakistan would not be modelled entirely on a European pattern, but on the ideology of Islam. The resolution, in its entirety, has been made part of the Constitution of Pakistan under Article

added injunction introduced in the Constitution of Pakistan was that anyone who goes astray from Islam should be killed. This was a clear innovation in religion and was not mentioned in the Quran. The

Now, what is Islam’s contribution to spiritual unity? The subject is too vast for more than just a few basic points to be briefly touched on. The Unity of God The most important factor in Islam’s contribution

monotheism—of there being only one God (2:163). According to Islam, God, or the ultimate reality of this universe is only one—called God in Islam. It is implicit in the concept of the oneness of Godhead that

The Quran states that “There is no changing in God’s creation.” (30:30) According to the Prophet of Islam ‘every child is born with an upright nature.’ (AI-Bukhari) We learn from this that unity is found

outside the home. These physical and mental differences between men and women are, in practice, what underlay Islam’s division of familial responsibilities into internal and external spheres, with the woman dealing

that is replenished with fresh thoughts and ideas and continues on its journey. According to Islam, what is the response that is expected of us in the face of afflictions such as the present pandemic

some kind of hesitation and reservation in people about the vaccination against Coronavirus. What does Islam say about using novel methods to treat an illness? The Prophet is reported to have said: Treat

love, mercy and compassion. Here are some relevant references from the sayings of the Prophet of Islam in this regard. “A guardian of orphans (whether the orphan be of one’s near or distant relation

people and does not show due respect to older ones is not of us. (Tirmidhi) Someone asked: ‘What is Islam? The Prophet said: “Purity of speech and hospitality.” (Musnad Ahmad) The Prophet said: “On the

obligation to disclose any defect in the article offered for sale. (Bukhari) Someone asked the Prophet, ‘What fanaticism was?’ and he replied: “That you help your people in wrongdoing”. (Abu Dawud) That one

power fully, we should receive all the blessings of this world as well as the next.MAY 16 What is IslamEvery religion or system has a set of terminology which is necessary to understand in order to have

have a proper appreciation of that particular religion or system. The religion of Islam too has its set of terminology. I would like here to present in brief certain basic terms.1. Iman (Faith)The literal

literal meaning of Iman is to believe in or to have faith in something. That is, to accept Islam with conviction. This deep faith is attainable through realization alone. Hence it would be proper to say that

that were emailed to her. What is the purpose of man’s existence? What is the purpose of man’s existence in this world, to understand this question, we should first know what the creation plan of God is

body. It is not the death of his soul. Human personality is changelessness in change. According to Islam, when a person dies, he leaves his material body and enters the next world where he could live eternally

ideology of life presented by Islam. Islam says that it is not that all human souls are being gathered like a whirlpool in a state of perplexity and confusion. According to Islam, every person has an individuality

emphasis on profitability. God’s law for this world is that what is useful for people gains stability and acceptability among the people. Islam, of all religions, is the most beneficial. It provides the

this world to the hereafter. Undoubtedly there is nothing more profitable to man, and that is what makes Islam the most acceptable of religions. The partial success of dawah work can be seen even today,

by the teachings of Islam, have entered the fold of Islam. Islam is a religion of nature. It has the only uninterpolated scriptures. It is such factors as these which have made Islam into an effective force

people and does not show due respect to older ones is not of us.” (Tirmidhi) 8. Someone asked: ‘What is Islam?’ The Prophet said: “Purity of speech and hospitality.” (Musnad Ahmad) 9. The Prophet said: ‘On