different books of Hadith. According to Sahih alBukhari: “Abu Hurayra has recorded that the Prophet of Islam observed—God has ninety nine names, one less than a hundred. Those who have counted these words will

he is able to understand these different aspects of God. Conscious realization of these aspects is what is meant by enumeration of God’s names. Those who attain the realization of God in this way will undoubtedly

include certain parts of his life, such as hijrah, war, victory, the implementation of commands, etc. What is the reason for this? Why are these elements not included in the verses quoted above? The reason

shaped despite all of them having had one and the same mission. The actual status of the Prophet of Islam was that of a dayee. The Quran repeatedly presents him in this capacity: ‘O Prophet, We have sent

fields, such as education, da’wah, the service of the Quran and hadith, etc. In the first phase of Islam, it was Abdullah ibn Zubayr who violated this prohibition. He engaged in an armed confrontation with

as well as a senior companion of the Prophet, refused to take part in the campaign. They asked him what prevented him from doing so. He

not equal. Repel evil with what is better; then you will see that one who was once your enemy has become your dearest friend. (Quran 41:34) This is the true spirit of Islam.

establish Islamic Shariah by force or through coercion is also an offshoot of this wrong concept of jihad. Muslims must abandon the violent method and work peacefully for constructive goals.12.WHAT IS A PEACEFUL

not equal. Repel evil with what is better; then you will see that one who was once your enemy has become your dearest friend. (Quran 41:34) This is the true spirit of Islam.

establish Islamic Shariah by force or through coercion is also an offshoot of this wrong concept of jihad. Muslims must abandon the violent method and work peacefully for constructive goals.12.WHAT IS A PEACEFUL

frustration to enemies. The Companions of the Prophet were chosen to carry out Almighty God’s wish that Islam should thrive like a tree. The fact that God wished it did not mean that the task would be easy. They

to bring the tree of Islam into existence, not caring for any return in this world. They had to involve themselves unconditionally in God’s scheme. As a result of their effort, Islam grew into a permanently

frustration to enemies. The Companions of the Prophet were chosen to carry out Almighty God’s wish that Islam should thrive like a tree. The fact that God wished it did not mean that the task would be easy. They

to bring the tree of Islam into existence, not caring for any return in this world. They had to involve themselves unconditionally in God’s scheme. As a result of their effort, Islam grew into a permanently

when anyone accepted Islam. Once he even set out, sword in hand, to kill the Prophet. But he had a change of heart and accepted Islam. The Prophet had prayed to God to make Islam strong with the conversion