hadith detailed traditions have been set down in the chapters titled ‘kitabul fitan’. The Prophet of Islam observed in plain words that in later times perversions would set in in the rulers, they would become

problem, they should avail of the non-political opportunities. These injunctions of the Prophet of Islam were so clear that the Muslim ulema of later times formed a consensus to make insurrection against

conflict with the rulers in matters of their power. Even if you find them going against express Islamic injunctions, you should attempt to make the truth clear to them solely through words of wisdom and

wa’l-Nihaya by Ibn Kathir, Vol. 5, P. 3) The Tabuk campaign was an important event in the history of Islam. It has been described in great detail in the biographies of the Prophet and in historical accounts

defense. It was not an aggressive or offensive attack. From this we learn that Islam does not permit aggressive war. In Islam, war can be resorted to only when it becomes necessary for the purposes of defense

under Islamic rule. The agreements signed at the time between the Muslims and Christians mentioned, among other things, that their ‘churches will neither be demolished, nor used as houses, nor will any

reduction be made.’ It is quite unlawful in Islam for a mosque to be built on land which has been wrongfully acquired. If a mosque is, however, built on such land, Islamic jurists maintain that the saying of prayers

from the church and is known as Masjid ‘Umar. Professor T.W. Arnold in his book The Preaching of Islam, has also mentioned this incident: In company with the Patriarch, ‘Umar visited the holy places,

This act of the Caliph clearly shows that building a mosque at a disputed site is not desirable in Islam. A mosque is for spiritual purification, but if it is associated with disputes and controversies,

congenial atmosphere may be maintained between them and the non-Muslims. How it is possible then that Islam could approve of such acts on the part of the believers as would ultimately vitiate mutual relations

can perform it. These are the people who, by discovering the modern age to be an age supportive to Islam, will realize this possibility through re-planning.

Wahiduddin Khan, born in 1925, in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, is an Islamic spiritual scholar who is well-versed in both classical Islamic learning and modern disciplines. The mission of his life has been

Sayyidina Imam Al Hassan Peace award for promoting peace in Muslim societies. He has been called ’Islam’s spiritual ambassador to the world’ and is recognized as one of its most influential Muslims . His

Wahiduddin Khan, born in 1925, in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, is an Islamic spiritual scholar who is well-versed in both classical Islamic learning and modern disciplines. The mission of his life has been

Sayyidina Imam Al Hassan Peace award for promoting peace in Muslim societies. He has been called ’Islam’s spiritual ambassador to the world’ and is recognized as one of its most influential Muslims . His

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of divine guidance for life except that of Islam. Islam is the only reliable, authentic and dependable answer to this question. Man, born to live on the planet earth, has been endowed with free choice

should inform people about tomorrow, before it is upon us. This is the essence of the message of Islam. Islam calls man to faith in the Hereafter; it seeks to awake the living to the issues that will face