is the book of God. It has been preserved in its entirety since its revelation to the Prophet of Islam between CE 610 and 632. It is a book that brings glad tidings to humankind, along with divine admonition

and that it has taken its final shape. Yet it could have been created in a variety of other ways. What is truly miraculous is that, out of all the possible alternatives, it has taken a form which is useful

those who do not believe in the coming of the days of God. He will requite people for what they have done. Whoever does what is just and right, does so for his own good; and whoever does evil, does so to his

daybreak to sunset during this month. Fasting is an annual worship in the Islamic faith and one of the five spiritual pillars of Islam. What is the purpose of this annual practice? The answer can be had from

comes across this verse: “God does not change the condition of a people's lot, unless they change what is in their hearts.” (13: 11).If the believer is sincere in the true sense of the word, this Quranic

is the book of God. It has been preserved in its entirety since its revelation to the Prophet of Islam between CE 610 and 632. It is a book that brings glad tidings to humankind, along with divine admonition

money worship. A usurer thinks day in and day out as to how to double and quadruple his money. But what he ought to pursue relentlessly is not the acquisition of material things but his entry into Paradise

many examples [of the communities] that have passed away before you: travel through the land, and see what was the end of those who rejected the Truth. This Quran is an exposition for the people and a guidance

Intellectual SeclusionItikaf is the Islamic practice of staying in the mosque for a certain number of days, devoting oneself to worship, and staying away from worldly affairs. One kind of itikaf is that

The second kind of itikaf is what may be called intellectual seclusion. According to a number of traditions, the Prophet of Islam used to reflect most of the time. This is what is meant by intellectual seclusion

Hadith No. 225) Some examples have been mentioned in Islamic literature. For instance, after the death of Abu ad Darda Ansari, someone asked his wife what special worship her husband engaged in. His wife,

his inimitable style: “Maulvi Sahab, do you know that in this day and age Islam is being represented by Jewish scholars?” What he wanted to point out was that in modern times a new style or idiom had been

produce Islamic literature in this new style and this task had been performed by educated Jews. They wrote books on various aspects of Islam in the modern idiom, although in many of these books Islamic teachings

who wanted to study Islam in the English language often studied these books written by Jewish scholars. I listened intently to Professor Mujeeb. I did not answer him but on hearing what he had to say a tempest

age Islam is being represented by Jewish scholars?” What he wanted to point out was that in modern times a new style or idiom had been created. But that Muslim scholars had failed to produce Islamic literature

performed by educated Jews. They wrote books on various aspects of Islam in the modern idiom, although in many of these books Islamic teachings have been presented in a distorted form. But because in style

who wanted to study Islam in the English language often studied these books written by Jewish scholars. I listened intently to Professor Mujeeb. I did not answer him but on hearing what he had to say a tempest

matter of Islamic belief that God, in His mercy, has sent prophet after prophet to lead people forth from darkness to light. The belief in all of God’s revealed books forms an integral part of Islamic faith

no fear of man; fear Me, and do not sell My revelations for a paltry sum. Those who do not judge by what God has sent down are deniers of truth. We prescribed for them in [the Torah]: a life for a life,

a wound. But, if anyone forgoes it, this shall be for him an expiation. Those who do not judge by what God has sent down are wrongdoers! (5: 44-45). The Quran, the Book of God, enshrines teachings, which

war is not at all permissible in Islam. To pursue one’s aims by resorting to lies and deception—which is what hijacking entails—is thus an enormous crime according to Islam. A hadith in the Sahih Muslim relates

itself is such an enormous sin that according to the Islamic shariah, a person who deliberately kills himself dies a haraam death. And, according to Islam, there can be no worse death than such a death. There

recent years of hijackers claiming that their action is part of what they call an ‘Islamic jihad’. Their claim is criminally false. Islamic jihad in the path of God is engaged in for purposes of defense

No Terrorism in Islam According to Islam, terrorism is not permissible or legitimate under any circumstances. Terrorism is a form of violence undertaken by non-state actors. Using violence to attaining

objective, if the need so arises, is the prerogative only of a duly established government. No matter what the conditions, it is improper and impermissible for non-state actors, including both individuals

solved according to the law. Today, the media often uses the term ‘Islamic terrorism’. This term is definitely wrong, because Islam has no link with terrorism. The actual culprit in this regard is not