was revealed in the Quran: Fight for the sake of God those that fight against you. (2:190) On receiving this command, all the believers engaged themselves wholeheartedly in the field of battle. This same

own. Just as the Prophet of Islam was God’s messenger, so also was he a perfect example of the peaceful soul. By studying his life, one can learn the nature of God’s ideal man, that is, a peaceful soul.

enraged at this distorted version of his name. All he said in return was: “Aren’t you surprised that God has turned away the abuses of the Quraysh from me. They abuse a person by the name of Muzammam. Whereas

There is a saying of the Prophet: “Beware of the wisdom of the believer, for he sees by the light of God.” (At Tirmizi, Hadith No. 3419) The signing of the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah is one such important instance

unadulterated form, would see that it was truly a ‘signal victory’ (48:1). Thus a straight path (or God’s way) has been shown for all the problems of the Here and the Hereafter. The universe follows this

salvation is also the same. The only difference being that while the universe has no choice but to follow God’s path, man must of his own free will make this choice of treading this straight path. Just as the Quran

of his divine thinking, is able to make the entire universe spiritual food for his realization of God.

why did he ask such a question? The reason is that the present day Muslims have given up the book of God. They have shown their disregard for it, as mentioned in the Quran (25:30). The truth is that, for

makes the Angels his companions. He fulfils the rights of others and asks for his rights only from God (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 7052). Such are the superior qualities which will entitle one to gain

makes the Angels his companions. He fulfils the rights of others and asks for his rights only from God (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 7052). Such are the superior qualities which will entitle one to gain

actions. Wise is one who prepares for the Hereafter, so he can be held deserving of eternal Paradise by God Almighty. Every man and woman has to face death. Someone will die today and another tomorrow. Death

THINK, THINK, THINKMan is sent to inhabit this world not by way of reward, but as a matter of trial. God has granted this freedom only to find out who makes proper use of his freedom and leads a principled

and unity are the pillars on which rests the entire edifice of Islam. Faith (Iman) Acceptance of God as one’s Lord is like making a covenant to place Him at the central point in one’s life, so that He