Shariah. Shariah, in fact, is a non-political concept. This means that anyone who wants to follow the Islamic way of life in his personal affairs must refer to the Shariah. It is only a matter of personal following;

his dress, then, he may visit an Islamic scholar and put this personal question to him. And, that scholar may give him his opinion according to his knowledge of Islam. That is fatwa. The word Shariah

Prophet) and the Tabi’een (Companions of the Companions). It was an innovation of the later period of Islamic history.  Darul Qaza and Darul Ifta are not illegal, but a condition attaches to them. If the national

the ranks of Islam. And there is no doubt about it that the greatest strength for any group consists in its manpower. Muslims can be weakened and subjugated at any point in time. But Islam is an ideological

necessary to bring into play the ideological power of Islam in order that da‘wah work could be set in motion in the full sense of the word. And then certainly Islam will emerge as the dominant and conquering force

along with Islam.MAY 10 Islam: A Tolerant ReligionSo far as Islam is concerned, it is an entirely tolerant religion. Islam desires peace to prevail in the world. The Quran calls the way of Islam ‘the paths

tale. We do not know why he did it; however, later authors copied and amplified his version.24 Islamic civilization is based on monotheism and, as such, is quite distinct from other ancient cultures.

oppression. The attempt to place Islamic civilization parallel with other civilizations is an apparent historical injustice. However, this is not all that there is to the matter. Islam, not Europe, heralded the

the age of modern science. This is an undeniable historical event. During the Islamic period, learning was actively encouraged, and all fields produced scholars and researchers of repute. Historians have

the name of their religion. But the violence engaged in by the Muslims is being done in the name of Islam. These violent activities of the Muslims reach the people through the media. As modern media is a

news”-based industry, these violent events are flashed in the media. For this reason, people come to regard Islam as a religion of violence. It is only among Muslims that all violent activities are carried out in

distinguish Islam from the deeds of Muslims, just as the ideology of democracy is studied by distinguishing it from the acts of democratic countries. The aim of this book is to present Islam as it is enshrined

ISLAMIC SOCIETYThe Rights of the Orphan THE QURAN says: ‘Do not oppress the orphan.' (93: 9). God has commanded all believers to treat the orphan with love and affection. Orphans need our special care

need to give them our best help and support so that they may not end up being exploited. Prophet of Islam said ‘Even passing a hand over the head of an orphan with love and affection is an act of charity’

relatives and to orphans and the very poor. (2: 177) The rights of an orphan are considered sacrosanct in Islam. Those who do not honour the rights of the orphan will bring down upon themselves the wrath of God

when he calls to Me’ (2:186). In Islam there is no intermediary between God and man. God is so near to man that He can always be called upon at any moment. According to Islam, the believers need neither an

quoting a part of a sermon by Jesus Christ, relating to prayer. These words of Jesus Christ, to which Islam also subscribes, are the very essence of prayer: Ask, and you will receive; seek, and you will find;

CITIZEN’ STATUS AS PER THE ISLAMIC SHARIAH?There is no such distinction or class-system in Islam. People are aware of the cultural aspect of Islam but do not know about the real Islamic teachings of the Quran

some people into an enemy- category and some into a friend-category is in itself wrong. According to Islam, everyone is either a friend or a potential friend. The Quran reads: Good and evil deeds are not

a Muslim is to turn this potential into actuality through good deeds. This is the true spirit of Islam.17.CAN A MUSLIM MAJORITY DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT IMPLEMENT THE SHARIAH?The prime condition of imposing

CITIZEN’ STATUS AS PER THE ISLAMIC SHARIAH?There is no such distinction or class-system in Islam. People are aware of the cultural aspect of Islam but do not know about the real Islamic teachings of the Quran

some people into an enemy- category and some into a friend-category is in itself wrong. According to Islam, everyone is either a friend or a potential friend. The Quran reads: Good and evil deeds are not equal

a Muslim is to turn this potential into actuality through good deeds. This is the true spirit of Islam.17.CAN A MUSLIM MAJORITY DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT IMPLEMENT THE SHARIAH?The prime condition of imposing

analysed and investigated. The liberation of the human intellect, which Islam brought about, started at the very beginning of the Islamic era, in the time of the Prophet. On the occasion of a lunar eclipse

birth or death of any human being, as had been thought during the age of superstition that preceded Islam. In this way the Prophet refuted both human and material greatness, asserting the greatness of God

Europe and resulted in the scientific revolution of modern times. One significant advantage of the Islamic revolution was that it put an end to the age of superstition. Superstition is the basing of one’s

analysed and investigated. The liberation of the human intellect, which Islam brought about, started at the very beginning of the Islamic era, in the time of the Prophet. On the occasion of a lunar eclipse

birth or death of any human being, as had been thought during the age of superstition that preceded Islam. In this way the Prophet refuted both human and material greatness, asserting the greatness of God

Europe and resulted in the scientific revolution of modern times. One significant advantage of the Islamic revolution was that it put an end to the age of superstition. Superstition is the basing of one’s