Islam instils in its adherents – to not react in the face of misuse of freedom of expression but to handle it gently and with prudence. As per another tradition, the caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab was once

him as ‘blasphemer’. This is similar to referring someone with nicknames, which is discouraged in Islam: Do not call each other by [offensive] nicknames. (Quran 49:11) A person never says he is committing

attempt to address the mind of the other person by healthy discussion and providing him with books on Islam. The option to kill does not exist.

al-Bukhari, hadith no. 4581)47.DOES THE QURAN PERMIT SLAVERY?slam does not promote slavery. According to Islamic teachings, all human beings are alike. At the time of the Prophet Muhammad, in the first half of

and have regular meals for themselves. It was a social phenomenon and not something introduced by Islam. It was due to the age factor that slavery was not radically abolished, as this would have made people

people devoid of their means of livelihood. The Prophet had taken several steps to abolish slavery. Islam discourages the taking of a free person into slavery. There are several hadith in this regard, such

Islam instils in its adherents – to not react in the face of misuse of freedom of expression but to handle it gently and with prudence. As per another tradition, the caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab was once

him as ‘blasphemer’. This is similar to referring someone with nicknames, which is discouraged in Islam: Do not call each other by [offensive] nicknames. (Quran 49:11) A person never says he is committing

attempt to address the mind of the other person by healthy discussion and providing him with books on Islam. The option to kill does not exist.

chemistry is based on facts proved by strictly scientific methods. This same difference is found between Islam and other religions, the latter being like ancient alchemy, whereas the former is like modern chemistry

sincerely makes a comparative study of religions of both kinds will inevitably discover it. Hence Islam is the only choice for those who seek a religion with a credible historical base.

ISLAMIC SPIRITUALITYAn Achievable Goal THERE is nothing mysterious about spirituality in Islam. It is rather the direct result of the kind of intellectual development that takes place when a believer

creation: he gains something in the process that may be termed spirituality. The source, therefore, of Islamic spirituality is perusal and reflection rather than any sort of mysterious exercise. That is why the

rise to that higher level to become a ‘real man’. So, we can say that the concept of spirituality in Islam is based on the principle of God-realization. God is the treasure house of all virtues. And when man’s

Making Concessions as the Situation RequiresIn Dhil Hijjah 9 A.H., the Prophet of Islam performed the Hajj, which is generally known as the Farewell Pilgrimage. More than one hundred thousand Muslims had

his death concerned the choice of his successor. According to the declaration made in the sermon, what should have been done was to decide upon a successor to the caliphate on the basis of piety and God-fearingness

was needed to bring it about. This sacrifice is what in today’s jargon we call as ‘taking risks.’ But the world is governed by the principle: the greater the risks the greater the success. Changing human

was even greater: if these people were set free, they might re-organize themselves to plot against Islam and once again wage battles against the Muslims. All these people were brought to the Kabah, the

even more important aspect of this revolution was that, through the Prophet, God showed the world what would happen in the hereafter. His life and mission provided us with a preview of the events of the

why God does not hold anyone in check in this world. But once, at least, by means of the prophet of Islam, God has shown on earth the situation that will prevail in its most complete and permanent form in

policy. But when the Prophet of Islam gained power in Arabia, he did quite the opposite. He did not look at matters in terms of supporters and opponents; he considered only what was right and fair. He buried

life, religion or family, one should immediately resort to arms, even if one is slain as a result. What he meant was that if, on any of these grounds, a believer is slain, then his or her death is one of

the words of the hadith and use them to justify their selfish quarrels and nationalistic conflicts. Islam, they will say, teaches you to stand up for your rights like a man; it urges you to fight in defence