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.

deprived of what it has lost, but that it would, in addition, see the worsening of its economic devastation – which is already intolerable. Auspicious Beginning, Ominous Result Self-styled ‘Islamic’ groups

home, leave alone an entire country, can properly run on the basis of extremism. Take the case of Islamist groups in Pakistan. These people have been active in Pakistan ever since 1947. They appear to have

restrict myself only to the problem of Kashmir. In line with their particular mindset, Pakistani Islamist groups have labeled the Kashmiri movement not as a Kashmiri nationalist one, but, rather, as a jihad

but have gotnothing in return. Now experience is telling them that all the violence in the name of Islam should be abandoned, as this violence is based on falsehood and has not yielded any result. After

was a re-emergence. This could happen because the Japanese put behind what they had lost. They did not spend a day to fret over what had happened. One Babri Mosque was demolished for Muslims but for Japan

after what is clearly impossible or likely to have a disastrous outcome. That is what is meant by practical wisdom.After Night there is DayIn the early period of his mission, when the Prophet of Islam and

but have gotnothing in return. Now experience is telling them that all the violence in the name of Islam should be abandoned, as this violence is based on falsehood and has not yielded any result. After

was a re-emergence. This could happen because the Japanese put behind what they had lost. They did not spend a day to fret over what had happened. One Babri Mosque was demolished for Muslims but for Japan

is truly good for mankind, Spirit of Islam brings profound wisdom from the pen of our mentor Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, the Islamic spiritual scholar, known as Islam’s spiritual ambassador to the world. Some

you all a year full of knowledge, wisdom, peace and security! Fathima Sarah Publisher, Spirit of Islam. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Be

Prophet’s Makkan period, and some others in his Madinan period. Throughout his life as a prophet what did the Prophet do? He recited to the people non-war-related Quranic verses, such as ‘Read in the

power in this world. By his own practical example, he showed people how to carry on the mission of Islam through peaceful means and without resorting to confrontation. He demonstrated how it is possible

true welfare of others. All these non-violent activities of the Prophet are undoubtedly exalted Islamic actions. In fact, it is these that are the very essence of the mission of prophethood. As far as

Tabuk campaign, when the Prophet was camping near his State, this ruler visited him and embraced Islam. However, after the death of the Prophet he recanted. Later he was killed in a battle led by Khalid

these clothes.” (Al-Bidayah wa al-Nihayah, Vol. 17/5) Just as the Prophethood of the Prophet of Islam is for all time, so are his words. These words of his do not refer just to that particular ruler belonging

which will give them far greater pleasure and comfort. Only in paradise will man understand that what he had failed to find in

expression ‘ladies first’ in modern times had already been established in Islam at the very outset.JULY 26 Forgiveness—An Islamic VirtueIslam attaches great importance to the concept of pardoning of sins

‘Pardon us, forgive us our sins, and have mercy upon us’ (Quran 2:286). Allah assures us that no matter what our sin, if we truly repent and seek His forgiveness, and take steps to put right our wrongs, He will

face of violence, as established by Habil, the son of Adam. According to the Hadith, the Prophet of Islam said: 'In later times there will be political degeneration but you should never confront your rulers'

rulers'. One of the companions asked, 'If they should come into our homes to kill us, then what should we do?' The Prophet replied, 'You become the better of the two sons of Adam'. That is, even though you