break’. In the Islamic context, it means to break the fast, to eat and drink in the evening after the daylong fast. Iftar is a combination of spiritual and physical food. According to Islamic teachings, iftar

the family becomes a cradle of peace and amity. Many details have been formulated by the jurists of Islam regarding the relationship between men and women. Here we are not concerned with legal details. I

basic principles which are laid down in the Quran and the Hadith, which serve as the basis of the Islamic way of life. (Legal details are available in all the standard books, which may be consulted by anyone

is the book of God. It has been preserved in its entirety since its revelation to the Prophet of Islam between 610 and 632. It is a book that brings glad tidings to mankind, along with divine admonition

According to Quranic teachings, violence has no place in human life. Although Islam gives freedom to all, this comes with the proviso that this freedom should be exercised without resorting to violence

of affairs, wisdom lies in knowing what is possible and what is not possible in terms of circumstances. Where interests are in conflict, the matter at issue is not what should be the settlement from the

their path. The same is the case with nations. Here, too, the leaders should look to what is achievable and what is not with respect to the actual circumstances. This is a universal matter where the degree

the mould of a fabricated ideology as the basis for national progress. Instead they looked only at what was naturally sustainable and adopted it. On the contrary, in the Soviet Union certain theorists clinging

is the book of God. It has been preserved in its entirety since its revelation to the Prophet of Islam between 610 and 632 A.D. It is a book that brings glad tidings to mankind, along with divine admonition

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

has its price. You cannot get what you want without paying its appropriate price. Peace too has its price. An individual or group can obtain peace by paying its price. What is the price of peace? Tolerating

challenges may come from others, it could be economic loss, becoming a victim of accident or being denied what is considered to be one’s right. Every individual undergoes such unpalatable experiences some time

remain balanced, pragmatic and make new life-plans. To forget what one has lost, is to be able to carry on with one’s life purpose with what one still has. It’s saving oneself from hopelessness, and with

the old teachings in the modern idiom. That is, reapplying religious values to the new lifestyle. What is the starting point of leading a spiritual life? Adopt a simple lifestyle. The simple life always

this sense God is the need of every man and woman, there is no doubt about it. What is the importance of conviction? And what is the source of a strong conviction? Conviction is very important; it is conviction

efficient, and cautious about your time and energy. That way, you always know that it is ‘now or never’. What is the importance of silence? Silence is the quality of a wise person. Silence means more concentrated

in the true sense is an outcome of the pure feeling of benevolence towards others. The Prophet of Islam communicated the call of truth to his people with this absolute feeling of magnanimity. He struggled

this matter, i.e. in the communication of God’s message. According to a tradition, the Prophet of Islam once observed: “My Lord offered to turn the valley of Makkah into one of gold. I said, ‘No, my Lord