one does not resort to violence of any kind. We find many instances in the life of the Prophet of Islam where he did not punish people for acts which insulted or humiliated him. Once a person approached

there are verses in the Quran about gatherings where the Makkan people used to abuse the Prophet of Islam. For example: They say, ‘He is certainly mad.’ (Quran 68:51) They say, ‘You to whom the Reminder [the

(Quran 15:6) The Prophet did not react to such comments and also refrained others also from reacting. Islam provides for complete freedom of expression. This is the spirit that

the Muslims, awakening the true spirit of Islam in them and producing Islamic literature according to modern standards that would promote an urge to discover Islam among people. The unnecessary political

cherished dreams of philosophers and thinkers has always been the brotherhood of equality. The Prophet of Islam, however, was the first person to bring about a revolution, which, for the first time in history,

experience, “if ever any religion approached to this equality in an appreciable manner, it is Islam and Islam alone.”87 If, throughout history, equality in practice had been the exception to the rule, it

be infructuous. It only aggravates the problem. It is not going to solve it. On such occasions, Islam teaches us avoidance of friction. That is, in all such irksome situations one should try to tolerate

situations of provocation and remaining united, even in spite of differences, is the teaching of Islam. According to Islam, this is not only a social issue but is also a special case for reward. Living amicably

Americans to work harder. It is no doubt a sobering thought that Asians, in one generation, have achieved what it has taken others three generations to accomplish. Analysing the distinctive performance of Asians

for what has developed those qualities, that is to say, the religion and culture of the eastern Asian countries. If Confucianism can have such a salutary effect upon eastern Asians, cannot Islam lead

in Medina, the capital of the Islamic State. Among the rejected suitors was the reigning Caliph. But no one expressed even surprise or dismay, the reason being that in Islam, a woman is completely free to

that no one can take away from her—not even the ruler of the day. These incidents show that the Islamic commandments giving permission to many up to four women does not mean having the right to seize four

objection. The present age gives great importance to freedom of choice. This value is fully supported by Islamic law. On the 157. Ad-Darimi, Sunnan, Kitab an-Nikah, 2/170. 158. Ibn Kathir, Al-Bidayah

REACTION IN ISLAMdamage. It always emerges from hate and enmity. We must cleanse our minds of hate and enmity, and then Satan will not be able to exercise control over us. NO REACTION IN ISLAM The philosophy

violently, taking stock of the prevailing situation, and being guided by a positive mindset, the Islamic method is to plan one’s course of action in a constructive manner geared to producing positive results

self-discipline. Wherein should he find the guiding principles for such a course? The answer, according to Islam, is in prophethood. Throughout the history of mankind, God appointed certain human beings—prophets—who

earth in order to give succour to humanity. Propehthood, according to Islam, is of quite another order of being. A prophet in the Islamic sense is a man, just like any other human being: his uniqueness resides

a messenger of God. A messenger is not an ‘inspired’ person in the simple sense of the word. By Islamic tenets, prophethood is dependent not on inspiration, but on divine revelation. Inspiration is a common