case that some people will use freedom properly and some people will abuse it. That is why in Islam the individual is the target of action, not society. If a large number of individuals are reformed

effect will reach society as well. Examples of this phenomenon abound throughout history, both in Islamic society and in secular society. The fact is that an ideal society will be established in the world

with all our might to tread the path of righteousness. §The Pilgrimage (Hajj)The fifth pillar of Islam is pilgrimage or Hajj. On this occasion, believers from all corners of the earth gather together at

qualities which according to Islam, it is imperative that we personally cultivate. They are a concretization in different visually appreciable forms of the dictates of Islam—a physical affirmation to God

his life on the same pattern. Although these particular elements are inherent in other modes of Islamic worship, in Hajj, they are more pronounced, more comprehensive and altogether on a grander scale

The Islamic WayThe solution to this problem in the Islamic shari‘ah is the giving of permission to men, under special conditions, to marry more than one woman. This principle of polygamy, as enshrined

enshrined in the Islamic shari‘ah is designed, in actual fact, to save women from the ignoble consequences mentioned above. This commandment, although apparently general in application, was given only as a solution

both a proper and a natural solution to women’s problems. The permission to practice polygamy in Islam was not given in order to enable men to satisfy their sexual urges. It was designed as a practical

with all our might to tread the path of righteousness. §The Pilgrimage (Hajj)The fifth pillar of Islam is pilgrimage or Hajj. On this occasion, believers from all corners of the earth gather together at

qualities which according to Islam, it is imperative that we personally cultivate. They are a concretization in different visually appreciable forms of the dictates of Islam—a physical affirmation to God

his life on the same pattern. Although these particular elements are inherent in other modes of Islamic worship, in Hajj, they are more pronounced, more comprehensive and altogether on a grander scale

mentioned in this verse” “Believers, be God’s helpers.” (The Quran, 61:14) That is why the Prophet of Islam informed that fasting is to prepare oneself for the sake of the divine mission. (Sahih Muslim, Hadith

himself will be held deserving for the greatest reward. ZAKAT FOR DAWAH ILALLAH The Prophet of Islam has said that the month of Ramadan is the month of philanthropy. (Sahih Ibn Khuzaimah, Hadith No.

of others so they engage in more and more charity in this month. As an incentive, the Prophet of Islam said that

(not a Muslim).” The Prophet replied: “Was he not a human being?” This tradition of the Prophet of Islam tells us that every human being is worthy of respect. There might be differences between people in

respect in full measure to adherents of other faiths and, in the light of those faiths, giving them what is ethically their due.

emerge the victor in the 1971 war. If Islam holds suicide to be unlawful, it is because committing suicide means having despaired totally of any succour from God. What is equally bad is that it also signifies

Himself manifest, so that man will see and believe tomorrow what he fails to see and, therefore, questions, today. His belief tells him that the manifestation of the Creator and Master will be like the

manifestation, indeed, of an omniscient Judge and Arbiter. Prayer (Salat) Prayer, the second pillar of Islam, entails the worship of God five times a day in the prescribed manner. This mode of worship, laid

Himself manifest, so that man will see and believe tomorrow what he fails to see and, therefore, questions, today. His belief tells him that the manifestation of the Creator and Master will be like the

manifestation, indeed, of an omniscient Judge and Arbiter.Prayer (Salat)Prayer, the second pillar of Islam, entails the worship of God five times a day in the prescribed manner. This mode of worship, laid

(not a Muslim).” The Prophet replied: “Was he not a human being?” This tradition of the Prophet of Islam tells us that every human being is worthy of respect. There might be differences between people in

respect in full measure to adherents of other faiths and, in the light of those faiths, giving them what is ethically their due.