action and Islamic scholars arrived at a consensus that according to the Islamic shariah, insurrection against an established Muslim government was unlawful. Even in unavoidable situations, Muslims are

movements aimed at unseating those in positions of authority. This is undoubtedly an important Islamic injunction. It has great wisdom behind it. To put it briefly, the kings of ancient times made every

similar way, even today, certain factions attempt to Islamize governments, then those rulers who become their targets, wreak all kinds of havoc on Islamists in order to save their political power. The solution

Islamic violence is so obviously unfounded that, prima facie it stands rejected. The fact that violence is not sustainable in the present world is enough to convince one that violence as a principle is

is quite alien to the scheme of things in Islam. Islam claims to be an eternal religion and such a religion cannot afford a principle in its scheme which will not be sustainable in later periods of human

human history. An attempt to bracket violence with Islam amounts to casting doubts upon the very eternity of the Islamic religion. No wonder, then, that the Prophet Muhammad e so earnestly used to entreat

to engender all those qualities desirable in Islam. The Encyclopedia Britannica has this to say in the chapter on fasting: “The month of Ramadan in Islam is observed as a period of penitence and total

Britannica, Volume IV. p. 62) Penitence, undoubtedly an important part of Islam, so permeates the entire Islamic system that no Islamic act, including fasting, is devoid of this spirit. While enjoining fasting

teachings of Islam is that when a person meets someone, both should greet each other. (Sunan an-Nasai, Hadith No. 10078) That is, they should say “peace be upon you” to each other. Islam is a culture of

of peace, and saying “peace be upon you” is a symbol of this culture. The teaching of Islam is that there should be feelings of mercy and compassion for the other in the heart of every person. Every person

make society a symbol of peace and security. This is the basic teaching of Islam. The fact is that all the teachings of Islam are directly or indirectly based on the principle of peace because, without

SPIRITUALITY GRATITUDEStrongly Connected THERE is nothing mysterious about spirituality in Islam. It is the direct result of the kind of intellectual development that takes place when a believer ponders

creation: he gains something in the process that may be termed spirituality. The source, therefore, of Islamic spirituality is perusal and reflection rather than any sort of mysterious exercise. That is why the

shows disinclination for the world.” It is important to note that the concept of spirituality in Islam is based on the principle of God-realization. God is the treasure house of all virtues. And when man’s

repents and does good shall surely return to God. 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. SocietyThe foundation of society in Islam is based on mutual well wishing. In chapter Al-Asr (The Time) the Quran says: By the time, verily

about Islam. I rang several mosques in the USA, but failed to get a satisfactory answer. Please give me some information about Islam.” It was a telephone call received at the office of the Islamic Circle

this incident at the ICNA Islamic Centre resulted in the installation of a Hotline telephone in this centre. It is called the Dawah Hotline and its number is 1-800-662-ISLAM. A well informed person is

necessary information on Islam to the caller. For the time being, this centre has secured the services of two competent persons with a good command of English and a proper knowledge of Islam. The initial cost

choice but to embrace Islam. All the insolent Makkans surrendered and joined the Prophet in his mission as his companions. All opposition just completely vanished. The acceptance of Islam by the Makkans paved

accept Islam. Representatives of various Arabian tribes came to Madinah to accept Islam at the hand of the Prophet Muhammad .The Farewell PilgrimageAfter having consolidated the power of Islam in Arabia

pilgrimage, various tribes living in Arabia began pouring into Makkah. Therefore when the Prophet of Islam performed his first as well as his last pilgrimage, he was joined by nearly 125,000 Muslims. During

unprincipled one. One who lives such a life is unconcerned about the nature of reality. He believes what he wants to; he passes his time in whatever way his intellect and desires direct him; his efforts

rather than what God and His prophets would like to see. People who adhere to the religion of some previous prophet can only be counted as God’s true servants if they believe in the Prophet of Islam. Belief

messengers of Musaylema Kazzab, brought this letter, I heard the Prophet ask: ‘Do you also believe what Musaylema has to say?’ They replied in the affirmative. Then the Prophet said, “By God, if it were

(Al-Bidayah wa’n-Nihayah, 5/51-52). This sunnah of the Prophet tells us of a very important principle of Islam, namely, that international matters will be dealt with according to international customs. In every

respect as in non-Muslim countries. However, if any prevalent custom is clearly illegal, in terms of Islam, for instance, the offering of alcoholic drinks at international meetings, then that part of the custom