later generations, there is no second opportunity. For later generations of human beings, the law of God is that in this world they will have only one chance for action. If they fail to avail of the first

that we are free to do as we please in this world. Freedom we do have, but it exists only so that God may distinguish between the good and the evil, and determine who deserves a place of honour and dignity

of these reports they had selected him. This incident parallels the situation of Paradise and man. God created a Paradise, a vast world which was perfect in the fullest sense of the word. Here everything

books of Hadith is as follows, “I wish we could see our brothers. The companions said, ‘O Messenger of God, are we not your Brothers?’ The Prophet of Islam replied, ‘You are my Companions; our Brothers have

dwellers of Paradise will receive the indescribable blessing of Eternal Paradise through the mercy of God. Human history began with a man and a woman and following a continuous birth and death process, countless

accordance with what is fair and kind; if you dislike them, it may be that you dislike something in which God has placed much good.” (Ch 4:19) This principle applies to both the husband and the wife. It means

shouted. “No” said the Prophet; “they are not runaways but soldiers who will return to the fight if God wills it so.” The importance of learning in Islam Seventy idolaters were taken captive by the Muslims

that if they entered inside a lizard’s hole, so would you.” The Companions asked: “O Messenger of God, is it the Jews and the Christians?” The Prophet replied: “Who else!” (Sahih al-Bukhari, 7320) This

stress on giving neighbours their rights. The Prophet of Islam once observed, “Those who believe in God must interact with their neighbours with respect and honour.” (Sahih alBukhari 6019) There is another

enemy, make his forgiveness an acknowledgement of your power. That is, by forgiving him, you thank God for having invested you with power.” (Adab al-Duniya wa al-Din, al-Mawardi, p. 400) What is morality