this point, the question arises as to the actual existence of the afterworld. In what way is it to be understood? In what way can it be made intelligible to us? Let us take sound, which we cannot see and

assistance to those who call mankind to the truth. All of these religious duties taken together are what make up the contract according to which a Muslim must pattern his life. Those who live their lives

have been called upon to organize themselves, i.e., to set up a system in their society based upon what the Quran calls “hearing and obeying”. For this system to function effectively, it must be supervised

never emerge? Thus the deeds of those who deny the truth have been made fair-seeming to them. (6:122) What is falsehood? According to the Quran, falsehood is that which is alien to human nature, and the truth

darkness, now seeing everything in an artificial light. He loses his ability to see things objectively. What is the criterion of whether a person has found

of the question is really the crux of the matter. If she does not deliver what the in-laws expect, she cannot expect to get what she wants either. The truth is that the in-laws house is a place where one

THE CONCEPT OF JIHAD IN ISLAMIf you are willing to sacrifice your ego completely and surmount all hurdles and face all sorts of difficulties and losses but still remain firmly established on the truth—this

CHAPTER SIX The ‘Islamisation’ of ViolenceThe Quran mentions that Cain, son of Adam, the first man, killed his own brother, Abel, because of some personal issue. After this, the Quran declares: That was

Through da’wah even the direst of enemy turns into a dearest friend. (41:34) 3. Da‘wah proves Islam’s ideological superiority. And without doubt nothing is greater than the superiority of ideology. (10:32)

after him. PROPHET MUHAMMAD Prophet Muhammad was the final Prophet for all mankind. Through him Islam’s original sources were preserved: God’s Book, the Quran was revealed and preserved, and his traditions

prophet. In every day and age, women and men are needed who will devote themselves to the mission of Islam; people who are willing to involve themselves in the scheme that God seeks to implement in the world