engaging in condemnation. However both these methods are, apparently, proving to be ineffective. Then what is the solution? Practical assessment shows that the present problem of terrorism is based on an ideology

peace. The ideology behind present day terrorism is that, 'Islam being a political system, it is the duty of all Muslims to establish Islamic rule in the world.' This thinking was not prevalent during

easily influenced youth, and they have become obsessed with trying to establish the political rule of Islam, thinking it to be their ticket to Paradise. Failing to achieve this objective by the peaceful method

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

BROTHERHOOD WENT WRONG THE present situation in Egypt reaffi rms the veracity of the Islamic formula in this regard. The Prophet of Islam has said: “Kama takununa kazalika yuwallu alaykum” (‘As you are, so will be

converted American by the name of Gary Miller was asked why he had converted to Islam, he replied: “I didn’t convert to Islam I have rather reverted to my original religion.” Unfortunately, a section of

indeed, in the name of Islam. It is such news as, through the media, has a great impact upon the general public and creates serious misunderstandings. People have come to take Islam as a militant religion

to introduce Islam as it is. It calls for a distinction to be made between Islam and the practices of Muslims. Taking a scientific attitude, you have to see Islam in the light of the Islamic scriptures and

phenomenon of people splitting up their religion and becoming divided into sects, ‘each one exulting in what they have.’ (THE QURAN 30: 32) Further, in this regard, God tells us: Your religion is but one religion—and

am your only Lord, therefore, fear Me. Yet they divided themselves into factions, each rejoicing in what they had. (THE QURAN 23: 52-53) These lines can be better understood in the light of another Quranic

There is no exception to this rule. A political interpretation of Islam is an example of an error in reasoning, because Islam is a divine movement, and not a political movement. How and why does

Akhlaq (morality) What is morality? It is to live among one’s fellow men according to the moral teachings of Islam. The essence of Islamic morality is thus set forth and given in a hadith: “Behave with

everyone knows what sort of conduct he approves of and of what sort he disapproves. So to follow this generally accepted moral criterion in relation to others is essentially Islamic morality. Islam differentiates

social manners and social character. Social manners are based on the principle ‘Do as they do.’ But Islamic morality is based on the formula of unilateral and unconditional positive conduct. ‘Do good to others

THE PROPHET AND HIS MISSIONFrom The Quran The Quran says of the Prophet of Islam: Surely you have a sublime character. (THE QURAN 68: 4) BY far the best commentary on this verse has been provided by Aisha

Quran, said: "His character was the Quran." This shows that the truest picture of the Prophet of Islam is that which has been expressed in the holy scriptures. There is no doubt that the books of Hadith

The life to come holds a richer prize for you than this present life. Surely your Lord will give you what will please you. Did he not find you an orphan and give you shelter? Did He not find you wandering

THE ROAD TO RELIGIOUS HARMONYFollow One, Respect All WHAT the world needs today—perhaps more than anything else—is an acceptable formula for the attainment of religious harmony. This being currently one

one of the most important topics under discussion, the Islamic viewpoint in this regard is presented here. If anyone seeks a religion other than Islam [submission to God], it will not be accepted from him;

commentators of the Quran take this verse to imply that salvation according to Islam is destined exclusively for Muslims. Islam thus appears to uphold the superiority of the Muslim community. But this is

THE CONCEPT OF STATE IN ISLAMThe following Quranic verse provides us an insight into the Islamic understanding of political power: Say: “O God! Lord of Power, You give power to whom You please, and You

it transpires that the status of political power has a secondary rather than a primary position in Islam. Primary place is given to the purification of the self through intellectual and spiritual development

The actual possessor of power is God, and it is He who grants power on earth to whom He wills. What is meant by faith is that the group who is to be the recipient of political power should have undergone

counterpart of human nature. This is why Islam has been called a religion of nature in the Quran and Hadith. A man once came to the Prophet Muhammad and asked him what he should do in a certain matter. The

about it.’ By the heart the Prophet meant common sense. That is, what one’s common sense tells one would likewise be the demand of Islam. What does human nature desire more than anything? It desires, above

from the people around him. Peace and love are the religion of human nature as well as the demand of Islam. The Quran tells us, “.. and God calls to the home of peace.” (10:25)

counterpart of human nature. This is why Islam has been called a religion of nature in the Quran and Hadith. A man once came to the Prophet Muhammad and asked him what he should do in a certain matter. The

about it.’ By the heart the Prophet meant common sense. That is, what one’s common sense tells one would likewise be the demand of Islam. What does human nature desire more than anything? It desires, above

from the people around him. Peace and love are the religion of human nature as well as the demand of Islam. The Quran tells us, “.. and God calls to the home of peace.” (10:25)