represent Islam; it should be run on the basis of principle, not on the basis of national prejudice. If one represents a nation’s case, one will spotlight its national issues. But to represent Islam, on the

nations and all peoples of the world. True Muslim journalism is that which represents the message of Islam in this way.

practical application or expression of Islam, they do just the opposite—they begin to think and act in terms of communal interests and prejudices. This indicates that Islam is now no longer a religion to be

their own desires. But if it is an occasion for expressing their pride, they will sing the praises of Islam, and in this way seek to satisfy their urge to claim superiority over others. The fact is that there

genuinely faithful in order, without arousing any suspicion, to bring about the downfall of the Islamic cause. Thus the Prophet was carrying on his mission in the face of three inimical groups, two of

having come from the nobility, they were destined to become just as helpless as the Prophet was. The Islamic mission went on, however, irrespective of the obstacles placed in its path. But a time came when

dawah ilallah after him from one generation to the next and, in presenting the preserved message of Islam to people of every age and time till the Last Day. The Quran is a book of mission. During Ramadan

believer to carry on this divine mission and eleven months to spread the message of the Quran (and Islam) to all mankind. One who observes fasting to prepare himself for the mission of the Quran and dedicates

must be cognizant of his time.’ (Sahih ibn Hibban, Hadith No. 361) This saying of the Prophet of Islam, a part of a long tradition, explains the perfection of human knowledge. It is not sufficient for

conditions of the time. Such a person cannot successfully plan his actions.PURPOSEFUL LIFEThe Prophet of Islam said that one of the hallmarks of a believer is that he gives up things that are of no avail. (Musnad

willing to seriously reflect on the fact that it is clearly forbidden in Islam. Useless War According to a hadith, the Prophet of Islam said: “By Him in whose hands is my soul, the world will not end until

WAR: A STATE ACTIONIn Islam, war is not the prerogative of the individual but of an established government. Only an established government can declare war. In other words, individuals can pray on their

is declared by the ruling government, can the public join in and support it, and not before that. Islam does not sanction individual actions on this issue. As a general principle, the Quran tells us that

husbands had remarried after converting to Islam, whereas they had not divorced their first wives. They further stated that their husbands had converted to Islam only to exploit its marriage laws which would

strong and prosperous India. To develop a strong and thriving India, a national character is needed. What is national character? It is, to put it simply, the capacity and the will to hold the interests of