of some political power, contrive to destroy the da‘i’s movement. Another possibility is that God may create such circumstances as may help either the da‘i or his successors to acquire authority in the

to truth or a standard formula for it. The only valid form of bearing witness is communication of God’s message to the people in total honesty and sincerity (7:68) and in such a manner as to touch the heart

forms in different circumstances. Thus, all that is required of the preacher is that he should convey God’s message to the fullest possible extent and that he should continue to perform this duty all his life

to these emotions. Given this, it is undoubtedly an act of jihad for someone to continuously make God the focus of their attention and not deviate from the straight path. The challenging task is called

company of Angels. Remaining patient, such a personality pays his dues and asks for his rights only from God. According to a tradition narrated by Abu Hurayrah, the Prophet of Islam once said: “Such people will

individual sacrifice is the bedrock of collective unity. Inviting people to embrace the message of God has great significance for man. All other things are inferior to it. The most frequent reason for the

which gives all kinds of pain. RABBANIYAT Islamic Spirituality Spirituality is described as leading a God-oriented life (rabbaniyat), a life based on higher principles, remaining unaffected by the negative

being. His mission can be summed up in these words of the Quran: Kunu rabbaniyin, that is, to become God-oriented in one’s speech, actions, and thoughts. (3:79) Such a mission requires an intellectual revolution

of a Believing WomanUMM SALMAH, Prophet Muhammad’s wife, once remarked to the Prophet, “I hear of God mentioning men but not women.” It was in this context that the following verse was revealed to the

question three times. One of them ultimately said, “Why not, O Prophet of God, you should tell us about the good and bad people among us.” The Prophet said: “The good among you is one from whom only good

personality. — Maulana Wahiduddin Khan HEAVENLY PERSONALITY Abu Hurairah reported that the Prophet of God said: 'Such people will go to heaven whose hearts are like those of little birds.' (Musnad Ahmad) SMALL

of angels; who patiently bears all complaints; who carries out his duties and asks his rights from God — these are those superior qualities which will make a person deserving of entering Paradise. Second

required to realize here that, though we seem to have power, we are in fact helpless before the will of God; though we seem to have possessions and attachments, everything belongs to Him. It is only those who

feel they own something who fear its loss. If one believes that everything and everybody is owned by God, then what is there to lose and lament? Prof. Farida Khanam This email address is being protected