indescribable remorse, – an eternal torment over what has become their lot because of not having purified their souls. This perception is undoubtedly a powerful incentive to undertaking the process of

strivings at the level of the heart. Modern science has provided the scientific foundation by which Islamic tazkiyah, based on the mind, can once again be revived. Study the last part of the third chapter

achieved through violence. The truth is that terrorism is the result of intellectual unawareness. This is what makes terrorists resort to violence. They are fired by the mistaken belief that in this way they can

by almost all the religions, in one form or another. The Prophet of Islam has expressed the same principle in these words: “Render what is due to the rulers and ask for your dues from God” (Sahih al-Bukhari)

between man and God. On the other hand, the ideology behind present terrorist movements is based on what can be called a ‘man-versus-man’ concept. It is this ‘man-versus-man’ activism that results in violence

Social ServiceAll the teachings of Islam are based on two basic principles – worship of God and service of men. Without putting both of these principles into practice, there can be no true fulfillment

fulfillment of one’s religious duties. In its followers, Islam inculcates the spirit of love and respect for all human beings. By serving human beings on the one hand they please their God, and on the

hadith, you should be merciful to people on earth and God on high will be merciful to you. In this way Islam links personal salvation to serving others. One can receive God’s reward in the Hereafter only if

CHRISTIANITY PROHIBITS DIVORCE UNLIKE ISLAM. DOES THIS MEAN CHRISTIANITY IS BETTER OF THE TWO?In principle, divorce is neither encouraged by Christianity nor by Islam. The Bible does not have a literal commandment

Indeed, there exist commandments to deal with such cases in both religious and secular laws. Although Islam permits divorce, it lays great emphasis on it being used a last resort—a measure to be taken when

ISLAM TEACHES COMPASSION FOR FELLOW HUMAN BEINGSIslam is a religion of mercy, a culture of peace. The gist of its teachings is that people should love one another. They ought to become symbols of mercy

gentleness. There should be no other feelings in one’s heart except for mercy and compassion for others. Islam teaches the believer that when one meets another, he should greet him by saying Assalamu alaykum,

you’. He should express concern for peace and the security of others. Prayer is a form of worship in Islam which is performed five

it will be considered rebellion rather than the implementation of an Islamic command. According to a tradition, the Prophet of Islam once observed: “One who sees evil should change it out of hand.” (Sahih

(Sahih Muslim 49) Now let us look at another tradition. The Prophet of Islam once said to Ayesha, his wife: “When the Quraysh rebuilt the Kabah, they did not lay the foundations on the Abrahamic foundations

Social ServiceAll the teachings of Islam are based on two basic principles – worship of God and service of men. Without putting both of these principles into practice, there can be no true fulfillment

fulfillment of one’s religious duties. In its followers, Islam inculcates the spirit of love and respect for all human beings. By serving human beings on the one hand they please their God, and on the other

hadith, you should be merciful to people on earth and God on high will be merciful to you. In this way Islam links personal salvation to serving others. One can receive God’s reward in the Hereafter only if

CHRISTIANITY PROHIBITS DIVORCE UNLIKE ISLAM. DOES THIS MEAN CHRISTIANITY IS BETTER OF THE TWO?In principle, divorce is neither encouraged by Christianity nor by Islam. The Bible does not have a literal commandment

Indeed, there exist commandments to deal with such cases in both religious and secular laws. Although Islam permits divorce, it lays great emphasis on it being used a last resort—a measure to be taken when

(Egypt) 1906-1 948 The writings and speeches of these thinkers ignited the whole world of Islam. The beginning of the 20th century saw such great movements as influenced whole nations and, at certain

(1928), the Jammat Islami, India and Pakistan (1941) and the Majlis Shura Muslimi. Indonesia (1948), and so on. The common target of these movements was the establishment of an Islamic state. Each of them

as their field of activity. It was not only that it was theoretically divergent from the straight Islamic path and, as such undeserving of divine succour, but it was also, rationally, a wrong course to adopt

is lawful for a Muslim except what he himself allows. Listen, do not be disbelievers after I have left you, and start killing one another. Listen, Satan has now little hope of misleading his followers

many of them might be better recipients. (Seerah ibn Kathir, Vol. 4, pp. 387-388) The Prophet of Islam died on 12 Rabiul Awwal 10 A.H, after an illness lasting about two weeks. Before his death he said