WELCOMEDear Readers, Welcome to the second issue of ‘Spirit of Islam’, a monthly spiritual message, continuing in the tradition of its predecessors, ‘The Spiritual Message’ and ‘Al-Risala English’. This

as we continue our race towards material gain. Questions such as — why am I here, what will happen to me after I die, what is my purpose in life, why is there so much injustice in this world, is there any

sound principles of reason and science with a particular emphasis on the intention and spirit of Islam rather than the form or the ritual. All the articles have been either written by Maulana Wahiduddin

it is possible to establish peace in the society.  The author, Maulana Wahiduddin Khan is a noted Islamic scholar and the founder of Centre of Peace and Spirituality in New Delhi, who has been internationally

achieve what one cannot achieve with violence. It is an enlightening and well researched book, which conveys the message of peace in a very rational, simple and convincing manner. Spirit of Islam Issue 38

thought changed my perception of peace. Accepting peace as the status quo, the present for what it is rather than what it should be, not living in denial and working calmly towards the goal is a very balanced

TO PROVOCATION Absolutely Un-Islamic Contrary to common belief, Islam does not teach its adherents to react against issues such as the Rushdie and the cartoon issue. Islam teaches patience in the fullest

Muslim reaction was to have him killed forthwith; he had committed an unpardonable offense against Islam and the Prophet. All over the world, Muslims demanded his head. They were not prepared to settle for

Muslim fundamentalist threat worldwide. In all fairness one can ask, Is this Islam? Never! God has been represented in Islam as All Merciful, and the Prophet has been proclaimed the Prophet of Mercy. It

PROGRESS THE actual target of Islam is spiritual progress. For this, man’s spirituality has to be awakened, and the divine feelings latent within him aroused. In the Quran, this (Islam’s actual goal) is called

pure and clean. But during their stay in this world they become conditioned and externally sullied. What is meant by purification is for one to rid oneself of this conditioning—this outer shell of moral

by one’s own will and efforts. It is this self-attained spiritual progress which is desirable in Islam. In the Quran it is called, coming before one’s Lord with a “pure heart” (26: 89). According to a

ISLAM A SCHEME OF SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENTThe dictionary meaning of spirituality: The quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. The Quranic term for

the principles of life which Islam expects from its believers. In the following article we bring you a bouquet from the garden of Islamic principles. PRINCIPLES OF ISLAM PEACE A believer is necessarily

divine worship in a spirit of great serenity. Peace is thus central to the life of the believer. Islam is a religion of peace. And peace is a universal law of nature. That is because God loves the condition

Khanam is an author, editor, translator, public speaker and former professor of Islamic Studies at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. Among her books are ‘A Simple Guide to Sufism’ and ‘A Study of World’s

pertinent that we understand the meaning and connotation of the Hijab. This article will enumerate the Islamic teachings and directives on this subject. Hijab is a comprehensive concept. It is not the name of

for various things. Islamic teachings guide their followers to keep control over such desires. To this effect, it gives clear commandments meant to help us to not go near it. Islam prohibits indecency

and Spirituality (CPS) International, author of more than 200 books, editor-in-chief of Spirit of Islam magazine and our guide and mentor passed away in the night of April 21, 2021. He was 96-years old

who’s who of the world. He was an epitome of a God-fearing personality. A rare amalgam of classical Islamic disciplines and modern thought, he firmly believed that modern science has enlarged the canvas of

ideology of peace enshrined in the Sacred Scripture of Islam. It is true that death has taken him away from us, but our relationship with him and what he stood for remains intact. His demise was mourned by

Wahiduddin Khan, born in 1925, in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, is an Islamic spiritual scholar who is well-versed in both classical Islamic learning and modern disciplines. The mission of his life has been

Sayyidina Imam Al Hassan Peace award for promoting peace in Muslim societies. He has been called ’Islam’s spiritual ambassador to the world’ and is recognized as one of its most influential Muslims . His

Peace and Spirituality based in New Delhi. THE KEY TO HAPPINESS IF you are able to be happy with what you already have, then you can achieve happiness. If your happiness involves certain conditions, then

MARRIAGE IN ISLAMSocial Contract & Sacred Bond NATURE demands that men and women lead their lives together. The ideal way of leading such a life according to the Shariah (Islamic Law), is within the

the bonds of marriage. In Islam, marriage is both a social contract entered into by mutual consent of the bride and groom, and a sacred bond to which great religious and social importance is attached.

their utmost, till the day they die to honour and uphold what the Quran calls their firm contract, or pledge. To this end, the full thrust of the Islamic law is levelled at preventing the occurrence of divorce;

the basis of Islam. Islam should not be sought to be understood on the basis of the Muslims' behaviour. In this regard, one needs to stress the need for people to distinguish between Islam, on the one

Muslims as ‘Islamic’. The fact is that behaviour of Muslims must be judged on the basis of Islam. Islam should not be sought to be understood on the basis of the Muslims’ behaviour. Islam is an ideology

considered to be a Muslim only if he follows the teachings of Islam. Those who do not follow Islamic teachings do not have anything to do with Islam, even if they claim to be its champions. In the light of