followers of other religions live peacefully in the long term, considering the fact that wherever Islam exists there is always a potential for conflict? There is conflict even between two members of a family

people have the right thinking and are able to tolerate, then peace will prevail. What we see in the media regarding Islam is an outcome of selective reporting which is meant to capture only sensational

Muslims in their culture. The cultural difference should never be the yardstick for evaluating Islam. Islam should be judged on the basis of character. How can trust be built between Muslims and other communities

Companions had for Islam. They rejoiced in the success of their faith as a father rejoices when his son is successful. When Islam received a setback, they would not rest until they had redressed it. When

When one associates oneself with a cause—as the Companions did with Islam—one needs no telling about what one’s attitude should be. Heartfelt enthusiasm shows the way. One is willing to give everything

like any other. What made them stand out from the rest of mankind was that the feeling of true love, which most people feel only for themselves, was felt by them for the faith of Islam. They built for

Companions had for Islam. They rejoiced in the success of their faith as a father rejoices when his son is successful. When Islam received a setback, they would not rest until they had redressed it. When

When one associates oneself with a cause—as the Companions did with Islam—one needs no telling about what one’s attitude should be. Heartfelt enthusiasm shows the way. One is willing to give everything

like any other. What made them stand out from the rest of mankind was that the feeling of true love, which most people feel only for themselves, was felt by them for the faith of Islam. They built for

FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND DISSENT IN ISLAMPurification THE principle of non-coercion mentioned in the Quran (2: 256) has not been confined to religious freedom alone. Rather, it has been extensively elaborated

expression, dissent and criticism without any fear or restriction. Two examples may suffice to explain to what extent this essential human right was observed in earlier Muslim societies. Once Caliph Umar came

among a people who will straighten me when I become crooked. (Kanz al-Ummal) With the advent of Islam in the seventh century, however, it was declared for the benefit of mankind that all greatness was

instance, in the view of Islam, it is not suitable for a man to share a room with a woman if they both are unrelated. Islam asks its followers to maintain a distance of respect, dignity and modesty with

is one whose heart is pure, and only God knows the state of one’s heart. We, humans, do not know what a person is in his heart and so we cannot determine a person’s purity. This matter is solely between

PEOPLE TO ACCEPT ISLAM? WHAT DID HE WANT TO ACHIEVE BY PROMOTING IT?The Prophet Muhammad had sent his messengers to heads of tribes, states and kingdoms inviting them to the message of Islam. The heads of

instance, in the view of Islam, it is not suitable for a man to share a room with a woman if they both are unrelated. Islam asks its followers to maintain a distance of respect, dignity and modesty with

believer is one whose heart is pure, and only God knows the state of one’s heart. We, humans, do not know what a person is in his heart and so we cannot determine a person’s purity. This matter is solely between

PEOPLE TO ACCEPT ISLAM? WHAT DID HE WANT TO ACHIEVE BY PROMOTING IT?The Prophet Muhammad had sent his messengers to heads of tribes, states and kingdoms inviting them to the message of Islam. The heads of

THE TEACHING OF PATIENCEEssential Islamic Virtue A WESTERN commentator, William Paton, has observed: One of the fruits of Islam has been that stubborn durable patience which comes out of the submission

submission to the absolute will of Allah. This observation is indeed very apt. Islam attaches great importance to patience. Most of the verses of the Quran have a bearing, directly or indirectly, upon this virtue

virtue. In truth, patience is an attribute without which the very thought of Islam is unimaginable. The present world is designed such that one has to often face unpleasant experiences, both within and outside

THE CULTURE OF PEACE Part IVTeachings of Islam We often talk of peace in the context of war. But this is a very narrow and restricted notion of peace. The fact is that peace is deeply linked with the

Prophet Shu‘ayb was addressed by his people thus: They replied, ‘Shu‘ayb, we do not understand much of what you say. In fact, we see that you are powerless among us. Were it not for your clan, we would have

tradition, it was the duty of the tribe to protect its members against other tribes. The Prophet of Islam ushered in a revolution that made it possible for humanity to avoid confrontation and war and nurture

every unwanted system, a new unwanted system emerges and the politics of reaction continues unabated. What is the reason behind this sad state of affairs? Thinkers who spearheaded revolutions were unaware

another, a fact which history has witnessed. The truth is that ‘evil’ is the wrong name for ‘challenge’. What people call a society full of evils, refers in fact to a society full of challenges. This is why reformers

parents to create the spirit of hard work in their children so that they stand on their own feet. What we witness in society is contradictory to the scheme of the Creator. Many People who attained success

creation plan of God and no one can change this status of the two genders.  As far as the religion of Islam is concerned, it acknowledges that there is equality between the two genders. Two references are mentioned

sayings of the Prophet of Islam. This equal status of the two genders is mentioned in the Quran in these words: “You (man and woman) are members one of another.” Then, the Prophet of Islam has said: “An-nisa

of nature which are not subject to change. For this reason, the real importance in this regard is what is called ‘Women empowerment’. That is, we need to provide quality education to girls, give them the