Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was signed, the Prophet had been preaching for twenty years. The message of Islam had spread throughout the Arabian Peninsula. There were people in every tribe in whose hearts the

as their leaders. Many who realized the truth of Islam were unable to proclaim their faith out of fear of the Quraysh. They knew that declaration of Islam amounted to a declaration of war against the mightiest

of labor permits the shortcomings of one sex to be compensated for by the strengths of the other. Islamic precepts for men and women are based on their respective, natural constitutions. It is now an established

has also necessitated the framing of special Islamic laws to ensure justice for both sexes.THE CONTRACT OF LIFEThe relationship formed by marriage in Islam is described in the Quran as a “firm contract

throughout their lives, and pass into the next world in the same virgin state. Take, for example, what must be the fate of women living in Jain communities. The monastic groups of Jainism being marked

Jain monks are to avoid even looking at women, for, according to a Jain source, “they are to monks what a cat is to a chicken.”10 Buddhism and allied religions take a very similar view.11 Prophet Muhammad

times has proved that the concept of celibacy is wholly unnatural and unrealistic. In comparison, Islamic ideology is perfectly natural and in accordance with reality. On this subject the Noble Laureate

The Prophet in the QuranThe Quran says of the Prophet, of Islam: “Surely you have a sublime character.” (The Quran, 68:4) By far the best commentary on this verse has been provided by Aisha, the Prophet’s

Quran.” (Tafsir ibn Kathir, Vol. 8, p. 189) This shows that the truest picture of the Prophet of Islam is that which has been expressed in the holy scriptures. There is no doubt about it that the books

existence. From morning till evening not a single moment of the believer’s life excludes the sphere of Islam. It is only after saying his prayers that he goes to bed at night and when he wakes up early in the

with people, he is scrupulously honest; in any kind of interaction with others he displays a truly Islamic character.

ProphethoodHuman destiny, by Islamic lights, is a matter of man having been placed on this earth by God, so that he may be put to the test—the test being of his capacity to make correct moral

self-discipline. Wherein should he find the guiding principles for such a course? The answer, according to Islam, is in prophethood. Throughout the history of mankind, God appointed certain human beings—prophets—who

THE RIGHTS OF NEIGHBOURSThe Prophet of Islam said, “By God, he is not a believer whose neighbour is not safe from his evils.” (Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 46) Wherever a man is, he is always with someone

things as are hurtful to them.COMPASSION FOR THE YOUNG AND RESPECT FOR THE ELDERSThe Prophet of Islam said that one who does not show compassion to the younger ones and respect for the elders is not one

HAVING A GOOD OPINIONThe Prophet of Islam said that having a good opinion of someone is also a form of worship. It is such a great act that it is equal to worship. (Musnad Ahmad, Hadith No. 7956) Forming

develop misunderstanding even when he hears bad news about someone.ON ACKNOWLEDGING FAVORThe Prophet of Islam said that one who is not thankful to man would not be thankful to God either. (Musnad Ahmad, Hadith

The Prophet in the QuranThe Quran says of the Prophet, of Islam: “Surely you have a sublime character.” (The Quran, 68:4) By far the best commentary on this verse has been provided by Aisha, the Prophet’s

Quran.” (Tafsir ibn Kathir, Vol. 8, p. 189) This shows that the truest picture of the Prophet of Islam is that which has been expressed in the holy scriptures. There is no doubt about it that the books

Brothers?’ The Prophet of Islam replied, ‘You are my Companions; our Brothers have not yet come.’” (Sahih Muslim, hadith 249) There were two important roles in the history of Islam: one, of the Companions