the form of a fully-grown tree – tazkiyah is the Islamic name for this intellectual and spiritual process. Faith initially brings us into the fold of Islam, then tazkiyah helps in the development of this

loses the Hereafter for the sake of acquiring for others’ a share of the present world. —Prophet of Islam, Hadith recorded by ibn Majah IN today’s age, this Hadith applies most particularly to those people

of divine guidance which has been given equally to all the prophets, from Noah to the Prophet of Islam. This is the eternal part of God’s guidance. In this part of guidance there has never been any change

The Revolutionary Role of IslamAs a result of ignorance the evil known as the worship of natural phenomena was born in human society. Man attributed divinity to mere creatures. He began to worship all

“changed the course of human history.” French historian, Henri Pirenne, has expressed it thus: “Islam changed the face of the globe. The traditional order of history was overthrown.”

The Revolutionary Role of IslamAs a result of ignorance, the evil known as the worship of natural phenomena was born in human society. Man attributed divinity to mere creatures. He began to worship all

“changed the course of human history.” French historian, Henri Pirenne, has expressed it thus: “Islam changed the face of the globe. The traditional order of history was overthrown.”

on-going conflict, we must ask why so great a contradiction has arisen between the principles of Islam and the practices of Muslims. At least one root cause may be traced to historical exigency. Since

which has been the greatest underlying factor in the undue stress laid on war in the latter phase of Islam’s history. With the automatic accord in Muslim society of a place of honour and importance to the heroes

taught Adam all the names, then He set them before the angels and said, ‘Tell Me the names of these, if what you say be true.’ They said, ‘Glory be to You; we have no knowledge except whatever You have taught

angels, ‘Did I not say to you: I know the secrets of the heavens and of the earth, and I know what you reveal and what you conceal?’ THE QURAN 2: 30-33 This questioning of God’s decision by the angels appears

example was already established via this matter between God and the angels, so that we would be aware of what our practical behaviour should be in such a situation. In this example there is another lesson for

external elements. The Islamization of Pakistan and the Hinduization of India simply failed to take shape; despite a 50-year bloody struggle neither could Pakistan be Islamized nor India Hinduized. As

only one, and must take a full three months to arrive at his final decision. In the first phase of Islam, however, a different view of divorce was taken by the second Caliph, ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab. An incident

sunnah, did not in any way change the law of the shari’ah. To think that this led to any revision of Islamic law would be to misunderstand the situation: the Caliph’s order merely constituted an exception to

to the rule, and was, moreover, of a temporary nature. This aptly demonstrates how the Islamic shari’ah may make concessions in accordance with circumstances. Each law of the shari’ah may be eternal,

with unhappiness and end it with unhappiness. It is a sad aspect of almost every human being. So, what is the solution to this widespread problem? This phenomenon can be explained by applying the well-known

but all animals live in happiness. The word “unhappiness” is not found in the dictionary of animals. What is the reason behind this difference? It is because animals always live in contentment. They are satisfied

contentment. If you are living in contentment, then you will be happy. But if you are discontent with what you have achieved, then you are bound to live in a state of unhappiness. Studies show that there are