intellectual freedom in Islam. It was Islam which brought into existence the revolution in human history which granted freedom of expression to all human beings. Prior to Islam in all periods of human

never in human history had it been possible before Islam to bring about a revolution on such a basis. That is why it was only with the advent of Islam that man could share the fruits of monotheism. While

to defend their distorted beliefs, they refused to acknowledge the scientific fact. THE ROLE OF ISLAM Where the previous prophets of old had gone no further than proclaiming the truth, and had not been

and, with their advent, Islam began to spread here. But, leaving aside certain exceptional incidents, no clash or confrontation took place between Hinduism, Christianity and Islam. The underlying reason

For them, all religions are manifestations of the same Truth. Although neither Christianity nor Islam entertain this plural concept of Truth, they both subscribe to another tenet which is also conducive

who still think in terms of violence and believe that they can achieve their goals by fighting. Islamic history is likewise replete with similar experiences. In the thirteenth century, the Tartar and Mongol

W. Arnold (1864 – 1930) in his book The Preaching of Islam reports that this peaceful process resulted in the majority of the Mongols accepting Islam.3 Thus, the problem that could not be

ponder over its meanings. But such acts only serve to turn a purely Islamic kind of worship into a form of Christian monasticism. As for what is mistakenly called dhikr bil Jahr (loud remembrance of God)—repetitive

concern—and that is what is perceived as their own interest. People today are so deeply embroiled in their own perceived interests that they have no time at all to think against others. What is the reason for

open for everyone to avail of. This is why everyone is running after what they think is their interests. In this frantic pursuit of what they regard as their interests, no one has the time to think against

open for everyone to avail of. This is why everyone is running after what they think is their interests. In this frantic pursuit of what they regard as their interests, no one has the time to think against

remained capable of offering a true picture of God. Only, Islam has preserved the true concept of God in a pure and complete form. So only in Islam will modern man find the God he so desperately needs (3:85)

will rid them of their fear and grief, and accord to them His everlasting beneficence. The Islamic Life Islam can be summed up very briefly: fear of God and benevolence towards others. A Muslim is one

remained capable of offering a true picture of God. Only, Islam has preserved the true concept of God in a pure and complete form. So only in Islam will modern man find the God he so desperately needs (3:85)

reduced to silence; worldly honour will seem to him as meaningless as worldly disgrace. The Soul of Islam The true believer is one who actually sees the Archangel Israfil standing, waiting to sound the trumpet

outward form of life, while the believer discovers the inner truth of life in its final outcome. Islam means to devote one’s life entirely to God. A