neither party are being misused.13.WHAT IS YOUR INTERPRETATION OF HIJAB OR THE VEIL MENTIONED IN THE QURAN?Burqa, or purdah is generally looked upon as an integral part of Islam, but this is not so. In reality

reality, the burqa is a part of Muslim culture and not a part of Islamic teaching. There is a great difference between Muslims and Islam. If it is claimed that the burqa is a part of Muslim culture, then I

would say no. The source of Islam is the Quran and not Muslim culture. Muslim culture is a social phenomenon, while the Quran is the Book of God as revealed to the Prophet of Islam. According to linguistic

temporary modifications.38.WHAT IS THE ISLAMIC WAY – DEBATE OR PEACEFUL DIALOGUE?The way of Islam is peaceful dawah or dialogue, not debate. A believer should never engage in a debate. Islam does not make you a

a debater, but rather a dayee, that is one who peacefully conveys the message of Islam to others.39.CAN WOMEN TRAVEL WITHOUT MAHRAM?According to popular fiqh, Muslim women cannot travel without mahram

3595) It means that at the time of peace and convenience, the condition of mahram is optional. Islam however, does not permit the free mixing of men and women. For

temporary modifications.38.WHAT IS THE ISLAMIC WAY – DEBATE OR PEACEFUL DIALOGUE?The way of Islam is peaceful dawah or dialogue, not debate. A believer should never engage in a debate. Islam does not make you a

a debater, but rather a dayee, that is one who peacefully conveys the message of Islam to others.39.CAN WOMEN TRAVEL WITHOUT MAHRAM?According to popular fiqh, Muslim women cannot travel without mahram

no. 3595) It means that at the time of peace and convenience, the condition of mahram is optional. Islam however, does not permit the free mixing of men and women. For

to violence. But Islam is a religion of nature. It has held violence as inadmissible from the outset. Islam has been an upholder of peace, not violence, from day one. In the past, Islam played a great

progress and development. The time has come today for Islam to play a great constructive role, leading human history once again into a new age of progress. What is called scientific or technical progress is the

world, why has there been such a long delay in their discovery? Why The time has come today for Islam to play a great constructive role, leading human history once again into a new age of progress.

violence. From this we can understand what is and what is not included in Islamic fundamentalism.JULY 16 The Concept of Social Service in IslamAll the teachings of Islam are based on two basic principles—

principles into practice, there can be no true fulfillment of one’s religious duties. In its followers, Islam inculcates the spirit of love and respect for all human beings. By serving human beings on the one

hadith, you should be merciful to people on earth and God on high will be merciful to you. In this way Islam links personal salvation to serving others. One can receive God’s reward in the Hereafter only if

Human EqualityAccording to Islamic tenets, all human beings are equal. In prayer, all members of the congregation stand in the same rows together, and on the Hajj pilgrimage, all the believers

noteworthy that the Prophet of Islam declared that no Arab was superior to a non-Arab and that no white was superior to a black. All were equally servants of God. In Islamic society, everyone is accorded

rationalize what are apparently very great differences in human beings in terms of colour and race, etc., considering that the concept of human equality ranks so high in the value system of Islam? We find

means of becoming acquainted with the Lord of the Universe. A study of Islam should move one as proximity to God does. To understand Islam, one should read a book which does not just deal with creeds but also

conditions which will prevail in the next life, but also instills one with fear and apprehension about what is to be one’s lot in the hereafter; which penetrates to the spirit of worship and does not merely

refrain from injustice. This is an attempt to provide such a treatise on Islam. May God accept it. Wahiduddin Khan October, 1980 The Islamic Centre, New Delhi

Human EqualityAccording to Islamic tenets, all human beings are equal. In prayer, all members of the congregation stand in the same rows together, and on the Hajj pilgrimage, all the believers

noteworthy that the Prophet of Islam declared that no Arab was superior to a non-Arab and that no white was superior to a black. All were equally servants of God. In Islamic society, everyone is accorded

rationalize what are apparently very great differences in human beings in terms of colour and race, etc., considering that the concept of human equality ranks so high in the value system of Islam? We find

Islam in BriefWhat is Islam? This is a vast subject. In this chapter we shall give a brief account of some of its basic aspects in the light of the Qur’an and hadith. True Guidance The Qur’an leads us

intercede with Him but by His permission? He knows what is before men and what is behind them, and they cannot comprehend anything out of His knowledge except what He wills. His knowledge encompasses the heavens

an embodiment of a spiritual personality. — Maulana Wahiduddin Khan QUALITATIVE OR QUANTITATIVE ISLAM MANY Muslim groups and organizations have mushroomed in the present age. Several differences can

all. That is, in one way or another every one of them has given a quantitative interpretation of Islam. In place of a qualitative interpretation of the divine religion, a quantitative interpretation has

created misguidance and caused a great loss in the name of religion. In a qualitative interpretation of Islam man is always dissatisfied with his religiosity. This is because piety and fear of God are personal