people away from the Prophet. But, in spite of all their efforts, Islam continued to spread. Some of the powerful men of Makkah accepted Islam. Hamzah, the Prophet’s uncle,

JULY 15 Islam and FundamentalismFundamentalism literally means to stick to the fundamentals or to stick to the basic teachings of a religion. As religious terminology this term originated in the early

instance, Islamic fundamentalism or Muslim fundamentalists. The same story was repeated here also. Muslim modernists too started to give a liberal interpretation to the traditional teachings of Islam. Again

In the language of the Shariah, they should be regarded as mansukh or abrogated. The followers of Islam are now left, at the practical level, with only one method to adopt—and that, without any doubt whatsoever

not morally validate it. The only true jihad is that which is carried out in accordance with Islam. Islamic jihad is, in actual fact, another name for peaceful struggle. This peaceful struggle is sometimes

or disgust for Islam, nor will they in any way cause annoyance on the subject. They will entirely refrain from any such acts as will cause friction between the addresser (dayee) and the addressee (madu)

political interests. On the third level, dawah is to be performed directly. Those who can present Islam through public speaking, writing, or modern means of communication should strive to convey the divine

causing intrusion or unauthorized trespassing. When the whole of Makkah came within the fold of Islam, the presence of these idols became irrelevant and therefore they were removed. This was not done

Referring to certain verses of the Quran, there are some who attempt to give the impression that Islam is a religion of war and violence. This is totally untrue. Such verses relate to a specific situation

Policy of Peace in Islam How to Attain Normalcy in Jerusalem According to Prophet Muhammad, a believer is one with whom one can trust one’s life and property. That is because Islam is a religion of peace

Hereafter. All of this demands enormous fortitude, and, without it, no one can travel along the path of Islam. The annual month-long period of fasting builds up the strength of character which is essential, if

patience, fortitude and forbearance. The Prescribed Charity (Zakat) Zakat is the fourth ‘pillar’ of Islam. Zakat means setting apart for God every year a certain portion of one’s saving and wealth (generally

go to make an Islamic life. One can only become a true Muslim when one begins to receive the light of God. God has provided a world of nourishment for trees; in like manner, spiritual nourishment is always

available to man. Just as the mighty oak springs from the acorn buried deep in the womb of nature, so an Islamic life grows from deeply rooted faith. Be it man or tree, both have to attach themselves to vaster