regardless of its intrinsic worth. Dedication is Key A dedicated person can do what an entire army may fail to do. What is required is only the spirit of saying: ‘I will do it’.

The difference between the outward and the inward will disappear. One will only be able to express what is in one’s heart. People will appear exactly as they were in relation to reality, rather than in

others, then they are sure that they have been proved right. But, in fact, true righteousness is only what God proclaims as righteousness. Falsehood will be exposed. This abovequoted verse, then, refers not

9) Remembrance of God means finding a high level on which to lead one’s life. That is, engaging in what is called ‘big bird’ thinking in symbolic language. Trying to find a solution for de-stressing at

Remembrance of God means finding a high level on which to lead one's life. That is, engaging in what is called ‘big bird’ thinking in symbolic language. In the material world of nature there are models

in the human mind is exactly the same as that which stands before it. It recognizes the truth for what it is and accepts it as such. This being the case, why is it that truth comes before many people and

unconnected thing come in between themselves and truth, with the result that they remained bereft of what should have been lodged in their souls. Some do not accept the truth for fear of losing their power

Magog’s story. A part of this tradition is as follows: According to Abu Saeed Khudri, the Prophet of Islam said that Gog and Magog would be unleashed, and then they would descend upon the people. As is mentioned

them to their enemies; He will set other nations over them. Even the movements, which they call Islamic, but which are not aimed at the execution of this duty, will come to nothing. They will continue

GREATER JIHADthrough confrontation and violence, one should respond constructively. It is the proper Islamic approach and method. THE LESSER AND THE GREATER JIHAD Defensive jihad under an established state—qital—is

make himself useful to others. That is the solution to his problem.SUCCESS IN SILENCEThe Prophet of Islam said, “He who remains silent will be saved.” (Musnad Ahmad, Hadith No. 6481) This statement shows

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE FEAR OF GODFear of God is the real focus in Islam. Being the source of all positive qualities, it makes man both serious and modest and is the greatest source of personal reform.

coexistence indeed, the only way of existence in this world. Regarding social life, the essence of Islamic teaching is that God has granted freedom to everyone. This freedom in itself demands that people