holds different opinions and calling him a hypocrite, bad intentioned and insincere are entirely un-Islamic reactions. The true believer looks at the issue of difference as a matter of intentions, and limits

In present times, in contrast, the killing of fellow human beings has assumed a new form. This is what can be called ‘ideological murder’. That is to say, killing people on the basis of a particular ideology

this ideology—the Ikhwan-ul-Muslimoon or ‘Muslim Brotherhood’ in the Arab world, and the Jamaat-e-Islami in the non-Arab world. Based on its ideology, the Ikhwan adopted the following slogan: al-Quran

Veil APPEARANCE veils reality. In this world, man is put to the test of recognizing appearances for what they are, and of penetrating them in order to reach the reality hidden beyond them. If he is to be

finelytuned perception. In the Hereafter, that which we receive shall be in direct proportion to what we have discerned behind the veil of appearances. Those who have never torn that veil apart can expect

consequences be the same for both. In the Hereafter, that which we receive shall be in direct proportion to what we have discerned behind the veil of appearances. Those who have never torn that veil apart can expect

goes through experiences that lead us to realize our severe limitations. Very often, we do not get what we want. Situations arise in our lives that compel us to feel completely helpless. In addition to

undisturbed by the storm. Seeing her, he got curious and asked, “Do you know what is happening to our ship?” The girl asked, “What is the matter?” The passenger told her that the ship was caught in a dangerous

as a belief, but it has no bearing on their everyday lives. There are few exceptions to this rule. What is the reason for this? It is because everyone has devised a selfmade belief regarding life after

life is almost as good as not believing in it at all. Not yielding to frustration By forgetting what is lost, one reorganizes one’s work on the basis of whatever one still possesses. Planning anew replaces

is the very best for him. But it is a fact that no one succeeds in doing so. If this is the case, what should we do? The only course open for all men and women is to accept the second best as the only

frustration and ultimately committed suicide. There are many such cases of people failing to find what they think is optimal, and then they become deeply depressed. The only course open for all men and

are no words that fully express the profundity of that feeling.JULY 6 Prophethood in IslamHuman destiny, by Islamic lights, is a matter of man having been placed on this earth by God, so that he may be

Quran: ‘O Messenger, proclaim all that is revealed to you from your Lord.’ (5:67) What is the message of the Quran? The message of the Quran is to make man aware of the Creation plan of God. That is,

man why God created this world, the purpose of settling man on earth; what is required from man in his pre-death life span, and what he will confront after death. Man is born as an eternal creature. When

seeker by birth. These questions lurk in everyone’s mind: Who am I? What is the purpose of my life? What is the reality of life and death? What is the secret of man’s success and failure? etc. According to the

optimism. Being optimistic is a part of life. You must always live in hope; this is a teaching of Islam. Optimism is a part of nature and a part of the creation plan of God.

discovers something favourable even in unfavourable situations. According to a tradition, the Prophet of Islam was once asked by one of his companions: “O Prophet of God, tell me something by which I may live