attuned to the imperatives of the day. It is only in this way that we shall understand exactly in what ways we need to be prepared, and can take the appropriate steps while the time is ripe.

sensible, then, for him to press his demands. But, at the same time, common sense requires him to know what his limits are, i.e. how far he can go without losing anything himself—or sending his customer away

coin, to look at matters from another’s point of view as well as from his own. Those who only know what they want, and go all the way to achieve it, irrespective of others’ needs, will find their path through

one thing and that is peaceful planning based on modern technology. For instance, the Prophet of Islam sent a Dawah letter to Kisra, the king of Iran. This letter was taken to him by a companion, Abdullah

followers to carry out this mission from one generation to the next and, in presenting the message of Islam to people of every age and time, bring people closer to God. This message of truth will remain preserved

NatureThe Quran states that “There is no changing in God’s creation.” (30:30) According to the Prophet of Islam ‘every child is born with an upright nature.’ (Al-Bukhari) We learn from this that unity is found

can give it. God is infinite, while all other things are finite. This is the concept which makes of Islam both a monotheistic and a universal religion. When a man fully accepts tawheed (monotheism) as his

FOREWORDDuring the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, fasting for the whole month has been made obligatory for all Muslims. By way of explanation, the Quran tells us: “Believers

and enables us to stay calm even when provoked. According to another tradition of the Prophet of Islam, Ramadan is the month of patience. (Musnad Ahmad, Hadith No. 20323). It does not aim at mere abstinence

who had fallen prey to degeneration: Those who exult in their misdeeds and love to be praised for what they have not done should not suppose that they are secure from punishment; they shall suffer a grievous