of Islam is a clear proof of this fact. Before the peace agreement of Hudaybiyyah was signed, Islam seemed to be trapped in a blind alley. But after the Hudaybiyyah Agreement, the Prophet of Islam and

endeavoured to avail of all those opportunities that had been opened up to them and, within two years, Islam had spread all over the Arabian peninsula. This principle covers all human life—family life, social

where their arms had failed.” 6. Another important event of this nature concerns the scholars of Islam of the early phase. After the pious Caliphate, the political set-up had degenerated. The Caliphate

countries, and on the other, the Quran, hadith, fiqh, and other Islamic sciences were compiled. All the precious books of classical Islamic literature that adorn our libraries owe their existence to this

their arms had failed.” 6. Another important event of this nature concerns the scholars of Islam of the early phase. After the pious Caliphate, the political set-up had degenerated. The Caliphate

countries, and on the other, the Quran, hadith, fiqh, and other Islamic sciences were compiled. All the precious books of classical Islamic literature that adorn our libraries owe their existence to this

The same happened in the case of the Prophet of Islam. He met with defeat at the battle of Uhud (3 AH), but he and his companions did not grieve over this but rather started thinking on this matter from

as in ancient times had been achieved in a limited way after arriving at a ten-year peace treaty. What was the objective of the Hudaybiyyah treaty? It was aimed at providing the believers opportunities

communication, have opened all the doors to the global dissemination of the message of Islam. Now the task of dawah in the present age has been so greatly facilitated that it seems as rapid and easy as

as the diffusion of the sun’s rays across the earth.The Peaceful Propagation of IslamReferring to Christ and his followers, the Quran tells us: When Isa (Christ) observed their refusal he asked: Who

On deeper reflection we find that this verse is of relevance to the history of the second stage of Islam, that is, the second period of the Muslim ummah (community). That was when fitna had ceased and religious

11 The Policy of Peace in IslamAccording to the Prophet Muhammad, may peace be upon him, a believer is one with whom one can trust one’s life and property. That is because Islam is a religion of peace.

symbol and centre of inspiration for the three great Semitic religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. For Jews, it is a living proof of their ancient grandeur, and the pivot of their national history

Muslims, it is the first halting place on the Prophet’s mystic journey, and also the site of one of Islam’s most sacred Shrines. Thus, for all three faiths, it is a centre of pilgrimage, while for Muslims

tactful and ingenious manner, introduced Islamic constitutional government to the city of Madinah. The Prophet’s departure to Madinah, instead of appeasing the Quraysh, aroused their anger to new levels

the Quraysh army outside the city, or allow them to enter Madinah and cast the newly built nest of Islam into disarray. The Quraysh had 950 men in their army, while the Muslims numbered only 313. But the

Muslims’ ability to fight as one that brought about the first victory of Islamic history—the Battle of Badr.VICTORY OF ISLAMDefeat at Badr had the effect of further provoking the Quraysh and several battles

evil, then definitely one must choose the former and discard the latter. This is what reason demands, and so does the Islamic shariah. In the present-day context, if one is faced with an unfavourable situation

Muslims were faced with a situation which they thought justified violent action against Israel. But what was the outcome of all of this? In 1947, the Palestinian Muslims had more than half of the land area

the peace, established by nature, from disruption, two important injunctions have been laid down by Islam. One at the individual level, stresses the exercise of patience, and the other, at the social level

one reacts negatively, the matter would escalate to the point of a head-on collision. That is why Islam repeatedly enjoins us to tread the path of patience. The Quran says: Surely the patient will be paid

No one in Islam enjoys the right to wage war against another. There are no grounds on which this could be considered justifiable. (2:190) There is only one kind of war permitted in Islam and that is

TruthBearing witness to God’s oneness is the key which unlocks the door to Islam. When a person discovers the truth of Islam, and when this feeling is awakened within him that on the Day of Resurrection

discovery, then applied shahadah is a matter of including others in this discovery. The Prophet of Islam gave a historic address, making his companions witness on the occasion of Hajjat ul-Wida on the plains

so convey my message of blessing on my behalf to all human beings.” These words of the Prophet of Islam have continued to reverberate throughout world history, reaching all Muslims across the centuries