are only but a few references to show what great importance Islam attaches to peace. In fact, Islam cannot afford not to be in a state of peace because all that Islam aims at—spiritual progress, intellectual

activities, and above all da’wah—can be achieved only in an atmosphere of peace and harmony. According to Islam, peace is not simply an absence of war. Peace opens doors to all kinds of opportunities which are

to gentleness (rifq) what he does not grant to violence (unf ). (Sunan Abu Dawud 4/255) Some people bracket justice with peace, but Islam does not subscribe to this notion. Islam believes in peace for

54.WHAT IS BID AH IN ISLAM? WHAT SORT OF BID‘AH CAN BE ACCEPTED?Bid‘ah refers to innovation in religion. According to a hadith, every innovation in the religion of Islam must be rejected: Aisha has reported

is not the case with religious matters. Bid‘ah is to introduce in Islam a religious practice which was originally not a part of Islam.55.CAN A MUSLIM SELL ALCOHOL AND OTHER HARAM PRODUCTS?There are two

54.WHAT IS BID AH IN ISLAM? WHAT SORT OF BID‘AH CAN BE ACCEPTED?Bid‘ah refers to innovation in religion. According to a hadith, every innovation in the religion of Islam must be rejected: Aisha has reported

is not the case with religious matters. Bid‘ah is to introduce in Islam a religious practice which was originally not a part of Islam.55.CAN A MUSLIM SELL ALCOHOL AND OTHER HARAM PRODUCTS?There are two

aversion to them. In January 1827, Sayyed Ahmad Barelvi and his companions had established what they called an Islamic government in the Peshawar region, near the Afghan border. Sayyed Ahmad was selected as

Ahmad had appointed in their areas. Thus, this ‘Islamic government’ collapsed almost as soon as it had been established! This failed attempt to establish Islamic rule without adequately preparing the Muslim

century, movements aiming for what their proponents called the ‘Islamic Revolution’ emerged almost all over the Muslim world. These were led by Ulama, as well as Islamist intellectuals. However, these

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

efforts. The companies are also discussing a possible ‘Code of Practice’ to curb misinformation. Islam takes a harsh stand against the spread of lies, calumny and rumours. The alliance proposes to run

light of the pandemic. Islam takes a harsh stand against the spread of lies, calumny and rumours. Fully aware of the scale of injury and damage a lie can inflict, the Prophet of Islam said, “The Impact of

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

partners with God, those who split up their religion and became divided into sects; each one exulting in what they have. (30: 30-32) The true religion is one, and it has been revealed in its perfect form to every

of them associate partners with their Lord, and are ungrateful for what We have given them. So enjoy yourselves for a Spirit of Islam Issue 41 May 2016 43 while, but soon you will come to know. Have we

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

themselves. Unlike worldly women, their aim is not to display their charms and finery. 44 Spirit of Islam Issue 38 February 2016 Their entire attention should be directed towards the worship of God. They

They should spend their wealth for the cause of God and their time in understanding the teachings of Islam. This style of life makes one pure and righteous and it is only the pure and righteous who are approved

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 books

up items ranging from plates to printers.  “Everyone in Singapore, no matter where you come from, what your background is, whatever you do, whatever age you are, everyone is stressed out,” says Royce Tan

action.22.WHY IS ISLAMOPHOBIA SPREADING OUTRAGEOUSLY IN THE WHOLE WORLD?The term ‘Islamophobia’ has come to denote prejudice against, hatred towards, or fear of the religion of Islam or Muslims. In my

fact is contrary to what Muslims think. For example, if the bereaved family members of the victims of the killings in Manchester (22 May 2017) hold complaints about Muslims or Islam, it is but natural.

It is not due to Islamophobia; their complaint is in fact a reason-based complaint whereas phobia is an irrational aversion and it develops without a reason. Therefore, it is correct to say that there

action.22.WHY IS ISLAMOPHOBIA SPREADING OUTRAGEOUSLY IN THE WHOLE WORLD?The term ‘Islamophobia’ has come to denote prejudice against, hatred towards, or fear of the religion of Islam or Muslims. In my

fact is contrary to what Muslims think. For example, if the bereaved family members of the victims of the killings in Manchester (22 May 2017) hold complaints about Muslims or Islam, it is but natural.

It is not due to Islamophobia; their complaint is in fact a reason-based complaint whereas phobia is an irrational aversion and it develops without a reason. Therefore, it is correct to say that there