interpretation of the Islamic scripture, both the Quran and the Hadith. The worst form of this actually unjustified war is that which, in the beginning, is directed against other nations, but, in its second

this pass, the evil goes beyond all limits, that is, Muslims start killing Muslims. The Prophet of Islam had already predicted this evil, which he said would creep into the ummah. According to a Hadith,

writing emerged. If anyone were to write a book about why people adopt Islam today, he might call it. “Li madha aslamna’ (Why we accepted Islam?), whereas in the old days rhythmical and decorative titles were

Arabic followed the Quran’s lead. Pre-Islamic Arabic literature was collected and compiled with the preservation and understanding of that language of the Quran in mind. Great departments of learning,

orders and prohibitions, came into existence. The learning of Arabic grammar, syntax and etymology, Islamic theology and traditions, as well as Quranic studies, were all aimed at helping us to understand the

questions: if God did not grant him Paradise, what would happen to him? If he is deprived of Paradise in the Hereafter, how much worse it will be for him? What a tragedy life will be for him? The seeker of

that Paradise becomes his intense longing. This does not mean that people have been told in advance what Paradise is. Rather, it means that the believer increases his knowledge of Paradise to such an extent

Quraysh. The Quran explicitly states that such threats should be countered by “worship.” This is the Islamic way. When a political threat is perceived, a solution should be sought—not on a political level—but

Quraysh. The Quran explicitly states that such threats should be countered by “worship.” This is the Islamic way. When a political threat is perceived, a solution should be sought—not on a political level—but

of the Hereafter plants from this nursery are selected for being settled in Paradise. According to Islam, in the pre-death period, the Creator has bestowed complete freedom to a person. This freedom is meant

feels that whatever they possess is not enough. Everyone wants more and more. No one is satisfied with what they have. Psychology of this nature is destructive. The greatest loss it inflicts is that one is

prayer comes from one’s heart, with deep feelings. In such prayer the choice of words is secondary. What is of prime importance is the internal feelings which stir up one’s heart and mind. In such a prayer

never satisfied with what he has; he always seeks more. As a result, he is perpetually discontented. God has favoured everyone in some way or another, but man is more concerned with what he does not have,

and pays scant regard to what he has. People with this attitude cannot be moved to offer thanks to God. They lack that priceless virtue which is essential for admission into Paradise. No one can be absolutely

outward signs one should try to make out what these signs imply and try to reach the meaning behind them. If one just goes by what one sees and fails to see what lurks in the background, one will not advance