status quoism is thus an unalterable policy of Islam. It was by opting for this policy that the Prophet and his companions forged the great history of Islam which heralded a new era in all the religious

Meet III – 25-26 November 2011 The theme of each of these meetings was the same—the revival of Islamic dawah in Kashmir. On these occasions, all the subjects relating to Kashmir came under discussion

fragments. It is hoped that this collection will prove to be a booster, Insha Allah, in the promotion of Islamic dawah and the establishment of peace in Kashmir. Wahiduddin Khan New Delhi, December 1, 2011

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

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

thereby 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

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

The acceptance of prayer is not dependent on a certain location. The spirit behind one’s prayer is what makes it relevant. The Prophet and his Companions made dua from various locations and their prayers

The acceptance of prayer is not dependent on a certain location. The spirit behind one’s prayer is what makes it relevant. The Prophet and his Companions made dua from various locations and their prayers

Khanam is an author, editor, translator, public speaker and former professor of Islamic Studies at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. Among her books are ‘A Simple Guide to Sufism’ and ‘A Study of World’s

standard set by God. Today people recognize only the cruelties and injustice perpetrated by others. What will become of them when they learn of the cruelties and injustice perpetrated by themselves? People

gained a firm footing in life. But what will become of them when they find that there is no real refuge, save in God? People justify themselves by means of words. What will become of them when they learn

succeed in both the worlds. What a shock they will receive when they learn that death has obliterated all in its wake! People unendingly compile lists of others’ wrongdoings. What will become of them when