in the vicinity of the Dar ul-Uloom Nadwat ul-Ulema, which is one of India’s largest madrasas or Islamic seminaries. The cow was badly injured, and it soon died. When the non-Muslims of the area heard that

qirtas (6:7). During this process, people committed the verses to memory, the Quran being the only Islamic literature which was recited in prayer, as well as being read out for the purposes of da‘wah. In

with the spelling of the Quraysh, so that it should conform to the accent (lehja) of the Prophet of Islam. Caliph Uthman subsequently ordered that all other copies of the Quran, which people had written on

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

to come into existence. In the Hereafter , that which we receive shall be in direct proportion to what we have discerned behind the veil of appearences. Those who have never torn that veil aside can expect

eats ‘with his eyes open’. 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 aside can expect

lifetime companions. THE PRINCIPLE OF THE DIVISION OF LABOR Within the social framework, however, Islam—to the extent that it is both natural and practical—has adopted the division of labor in respect of

leads to peace of mind. Nothing is better than peace of mind. Once a poor man came to the Prophet of Islam and said, “Give me some money for my livelihood”. The Prophet said: “That would not be good for you”

to bury themselves in the ground. That is what sacrifice is! An individual might, in a fit of emotion, give his very life for some cause, but that is not what sacrifice is all about. Real sacrifice means

of his prophethood, and asked him, ‘What are you?’ He replied, ‘I am a Prophet.’ ‘Amr then asked, ‘What is a Prophet?’ He replied, ‘I have been sent by God.’ ‘What has God sent you with?’ ‘Amr asked. ‘With

speak against the system, and at times even resort to violence. Success in life is associated with what Arnold Toynbee has referred to as the ‘challenge-response mechanism’. In the face of challenges, a

they cannot achieve their target, such people remain permanently negative. Deeper analysis shows that what these people regard as social justice or economic parity cannot be attained in its ideal sense. Trying

is that the present world is based on challenge and competition. Success in life is associated with what British historian Arnold Toynbee has referred to as the ‘challenge-response mechanism’. In the face