success, including political rule. The early history of Islam is clear proof of this. For example, before the peace agreement of Hudaibiya was signed, Islam seemed to be trapped in a blind alley. But after the

Hudaibiya agreement, the Prophet of Islam and his Companions endeavoured to avail of all those opportunities that had been opened up to them and, within two years, Islam had spread all over the Arabian peninsula

first man outside the Prophet’s family to accept Islam. A kind and generous man, and a wealthy merchant, he persuaded many of his friends to accept Islam. The Prophet once said, ‘No one has been a better

Muhammad . On the occasion of the Tabuk expedition he contributed all his wealth to the cause of Islam. The Prophet toward the end of his life, asked Abu Bakr to lead the prayers – the highest

will get complete fulfilment of his desires. The Prophet of Islam has described Paradise as what “no eye has seen and no ear has heard and what has not occurred to the heart of any human being.” (Sahih al-Bukhari

that you use, it will be measured back to you. (Luke 6:27-38) This utterance of Christ indicates what kind of character a man with a mission should have. Normal human relations between the da‘i and the

code of ethics based on Islamic principles. “And from him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your tunic either” (Luke, 6:29). We are told here in symbolic language what our behaviour should be

be referred to as Ijtihadi khata (Interpretational Error). Here is an example. When the Prophet of Islam migrated from Makkah to Madinah, he witnessed practices like agriculture and horticulture — in particular

that some people, who had climbed up the date palm trees, were engaged in some activity. On inquiring what they were busy with, they explained that they were aiding pollination in trees. Traditionally, they

experience had ensured a good crop yield. But when their actions were explained to the Prophet, he said, “What if you don’t do it?” The people, in deference to his judgement climbed down the trees without completing

is universal in its application. God created man with a great mind. But the creation was based on what is called in education the ‘Discovery Method’. Everything was hidden in nature but it was required

Repel evil with what is better; then you will see that one who was once your enemy has become your dearest friend. (41:34) These Quranic verses have a background. When the Prophet of Islam was in ancient

experiences, both good and bad. When we have a good experience, that suits us perfectly well, but what to do when we have some bad experience? The Quran gives us a very simple answer: Avoid any unpleasantness

principle is set forth in the chapter Al-Muzzammil (The Wrapped One) of the Quran. When the Prophet of Islam started his mission in Makkah in 610 AD, the situation was highly unfavourable. Often he faced unwanted

unwanted situations, and at that juncture this verse was revealed in the Quran: Bear patiently with what they say, and ignore them politely. (73:10) In such a predicament, patience is not a passive attitude;

be referred to as Ijtihadi khata (Interpretational Error). Here is an example. When the Prophet of Islam migrated from Makkah to Madinah, he witnessed practices like agriculture and horticulture — in particular

that some people, who had climbed up the date palm trees, were engaged in some activity. On inquiring what they were busy with, they explained that they were aiding pollination in trees. Traditionally, they

experience had ensured a good crop yield. But when their actions were explained to the Prophet, he said, “What if you don’t do it?” The people, in deference to his judgement climbed down the trees without completing

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 recognized as one of its most influential Muslims . His

thing that requires deconditioning is the total elimination of negative thinking. Tazkiya is the Islamic name for this process of deconditioning and purification of the mind, which has to be undertaken

The Man Islam BuildsThe man Islam aims to build is one in whom a two-fold activity is set in motion at the same time, one form of activity being internal and the other external. The result of this twin

horizons. Internal Development How does the Islamic way of life set off inner activities in man? In this, the mainspring is the concept of accountability. Islam brings man to the realization that God Almighty