carry on this divine mission and he devotes 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

mentioned in this verse” “Believers, be God’s helpers.” (The Quran, 61:14) That is why the Prophet of Islam informed that fasting is to prepare oneself for the sake of the divine mission. (Sahih Muslim, Hadith

for the greatest reward.ZAKAT FOR DAWAH ILALLAHZakat, alms-tax is one of the five basic tenets of Islam. Its payment is obligatory, at the rate of 2.5%, on all wealth that is subject to growth. This amount

WOMEN’S POSITIONThe honorable position accorded by Islam to woman is symbolically demonstrated by the performance of the rite of sa’i, as an important part of the pilgrimage to Mecca, made at least once

command to men, literally to follow in her footstepsIN THE LIGHT OF EXPERIENCEThe position of women in Islam, as expounded so far in the pages of this book, is a matter neither of conjecture, abstract theory

history. Nor is it purely a concept gleaned from readings of the Quran, the Hadith and the history of Islam. It is a matter of actual fact, to which I myself am a witness. I give the example of the women of

that a woman occupies in Islam. Everything in this world is a piece of property, or a possession. The best possession in the world is a pious woman.15 Shall I not tell you what the best form of wealth is

I would like to mention one lesson which I have personally experienced. I have been working for Islamic dawah since 1948. But in the early days I was not able to speak out (or make an extempore speech)

1962 that I reached the stage of being able to speak extempore in public. In 1962 the Jama‘at-i-Islami had organized a monthly public meeting at Anjan Shaheed, a town in Azamgarh, U.P. I too was to address

I would like to mention one lesson which I have personally experienced. I have been working for Islamic dawah since 1948. But in the early days I was not able to speak out (or make an extempore speech)

in 1962 that I reached the stage of being able to speak extempore in public. In 1962 the Jama‘at-i-Islami had organized a monthly public meeting at Anjan Shaheed, a town in Azamgarh, U.P. I too was to address

someone. It depends entirely on psychological compatibility. In the early period of Islam, among those who accepted Islam were some who had psychological compatibility with the Prophet. They drew great benefit

is the book of God. It has been preserved in its entirety since its revelation to the Prophet of Islam between 610 and 632 A.D. It is a book that brings glad tidings to mankind, along with divine admonition

salutations of peace. There they shall abide forever: blessed dwelling and a blessed resting place. Say, ‘What would my Lord care for you, if you do not call on Him. Because you have indeed rejected the truth

so cherished by Islam. Thus it is true to say that faith, humility, fortitude, recognition of the rights of others and unity are the pillars on which rests the entire edifice of Islam. Faith (Iman) Acceptance

JIHAD IN THE QURANThe followers of Islam are commanded to support the Prophet, at the level of sacrifice, in dawah work, or inviting people to God. The phrase ‘jihad in the path of God’ means the Prophet’s

fulfils His decree. God does not guide the disobedient people.” (9:24) In this verse, followers of Islam are commanded to support the Prophet, at the level of sacrifice, in the