of God)Dhikr, meaning remembrance, that is, remembrance of God, is one of the basic teachings of Islam. The opposite state that of forgetfulness of God, is unpardonable negligence. Dhikr is a reality

Observing SilenceThe Prophet of Islam once observed, “One who believes in God and the Last Day should either speak words of goodness or keep quiet.” It is true that failure to speak up and tell the truth

was rewardable more than in any other month. Zakat, alms-tax is one of the five basic tenets of Islam. Its payment is obligatory, at the rate of 2.5%, on all wealth that is subject to growth. This amount

description of the good life and an authentic example of how it should be lived. Wahiduddin Khan The Islamic Centre, New Delhi

until the end of life.HUMILITY IN LEARNINGAbdullah ibn Masud, one of the companions of the Prophet of Islam, said, “When you do not know anything, say that God knows best.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 4822)

other, just like light and darkness after the sun has risen. This was something which—after the Islamic revolution— could be grasped beyond the shadow of a doubt by anyone who sought reality with an open

therefore implies that even the Prophet was required to only perform the duty of conveying the message of Islam and was enjoined by God to ignore atrocity and unpleasantness from others. God had directed him to

interests. On the third level, dawah is to be performed directly. Those who have the ability to present Islam through public speaking, writing or through the modern means of communication, should call upon people

tolerant and forgiving? It is meant only as a last resort, when it has become truly unavoidable. Islamic law is thus fair to both husband and wife, unlike occidental law, which places an undue burden on

Muslim, 2938) Distortions in the Understanding of the Concept of Shahadah In the early period of Islam, the concept of shahadah was precisely that which has been outlined above. In this period, the word