should live together honourably or separate kindly. At times of differences between husband and wife what action should they take? The Quran says specifically: “Divorce may be pronounced twice, and then a

But it has a vaster application. This verse tells us, in fact, that the moral and ethical spirit of Islam relates to all human matters or relations. In social life it regularly happens that certain matters

IDEALISM WITH SELF, PRAGMATISM WITH OTHERSwith what is feasible. Similarly, beginning with the maximum does not mean beginning with something more advantageous. It means rather beginning with the impossible

matters one should be practical and adjust to others’ needs. During his last days, the Prophet of Islam performed Hajj, going from Madinah to Makkah. On this occasion, he delivered the famous sermon known

I replied by expressing the view that Islam had a need, not for reform (islah) but, instead, for revival (ihya) and clarified that the actual meaning of jihad is a struggle for a noble cause. Some politicallyoriented

the need to distinguish between Islam, on the one hand, and Muslims, on the other. Finally, I suggested to the professor that he should not form an opinion about Islam based on the words or actions of

of Muslims. Instead, he should gauge the Muslims’ actions in the light of Islamic teachings.

and at other places among themselves. This had led him (like many others) to conclude that perhaps Islam was a religion of violence. Later, he studied the Qur’an with the help of translations, and when he

is broadly indicative of the thinking of non-Muslims on Islam. On seeing the actions of Muslims, people today find it hard to believe that Islam may be a religion of peace. But if Muslims stop engaging

give people the opportunity to appreciate Islam in its original form, then certainly a great number of people would realise as they had never before that Islam was a peaceful religion and they would rush

The Role of Non-Muslims in Islamic DevelopmentIslam is the religion of Nature, and in treading its path, it is non-discriminatory, finding room within its scheme of things for every segment of society

According to this hadith, Prophet Muhammad e said: “God Almighty will strengthen this religion [Islam] through a fajir (one who is not a true Muslim) person as well (Bukhari). This is a very important

involvement of different elements—as happened in the case of Islam. Humanity as a whole is an interdependent body and Islam is not an exception. Islam is an ideology aimed at human development, and no process

repents and does good shall surely return to Allah. And they who do not bear witness to what is false, and when they hear what is profane they maintain their dignity. And they who, when reminded of the signs

truth), His punishment is bound to overtake you. (25:63-77) B. Society The foundation of society in Islam is based on mutual well wishing. In chapter Al-Asr (The Time) the Qur’an says: By the time, verily

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 recognised as one of its most influential Muslims1 . His

truth, intolerance is a phenomenon of unmanaged differences. Intolerance in itself, is nothing.  In Islam the virtue of sabr or patience is emphasized greatly. According to the Quran, ‘Patience is the most

noble goals. The re-assertion of his ethical sense is the real jihad which he has to wage. From the Islamic standpoint, intention is all-important. Any undertaking carried out with good intentions will win

path requires a continuous struggle. This is a great and unremitting lifelong struggle. And this is what is called jihad. Even if one is engaged in good works, such as the establishment and running of institutions

glory of God. It is one’s intense inner struggle to make all activities God-oriented which is truly Islamic jihad.

The character of the Arabs was a valuable factor, which contributed towards their acceptance of Islam. They were simple human beings, brought up in simple, natural surroundings. Despite their superficial

time of ignorance that preceded Islam. They would adhere to these principles, they said, unless the Prophet gave them other instructions. The Prophet then asked them what