astronomical happenings, but the truth is that, in the words of the Prophet of Islam, they are God’s great signs. That is why Islam teaches us that at the occurrence of eclipse the believers should worship

giving rise to a turbulent movement. As such it proved a major obstacle to a proper understanding of Islam. It stands to reason that when an atmosphere is created in which people think of Muslims and non-Muslims

countrymen. The atmosphere was naturally vitiated by the resulting bitterness between the two communities. Islam was then never given the chance to become a subject of serious discussion. It has now become vital

India presents quite the opposite picture. In this region, Islam was spread through merchants and travellers, in contrast to north India, where Islam was brought by rulers and soldiers. That is why the South

in mind that deliberate self-destruction is not only not applauded by Islam but is deemed unlawful. There is a commandment in Islam which is known as idtirar (the law of necessity) which may be invoked

Although there are several special times in the Islamic calendar, there are really only two religious festivals. These are Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Eid al-Fitr concludes Sawm, the ritual fasting period

period of Ramadan, one of the five pillars of Islam. Eid al-Fitr which marks the end of Ramadan is a day of thanksgiving and jubilation, as it signifies the successful completion of the sacred month of

The Finality of ProphethoodAccording to Islamic belief, the chain of prophethood came to an end with Prophet Muhammad, he being the final Prophet. No prophet is now going to be sent to the world by God

The Finality of ProphethoodAccording to Islamic belief, the chain of prophethood came to an end with Prophet Muhammad, he being the final Prophet. No prophet is now going to be sent to the world by God

people. So the first level of dawah work deals with the intention to do so. This is known in the Islamic Shariah as niyah. Specifically, it means the individual intention to participate in the mission of

without the right intention is valueless in the eyes of God. Intention is of utmost important in Islam. No act, simply on account of its appearance of being commendable can be acceptable to God. God accepts

That is why; the permanent status of the Prophet has been termed a ‘mercy for all mankind.’ (21:107) Islam is a religion of peace in the fullest sense of the word. The Quran calls its way ‘the paths of peace’