magnificent building in the name of religion, participating in rallies and processions, taking pride in Islam, etc. There is no connection of

magnificent building in the name of religion, participating in rallies and processions, taking pride in Islam, etc. There is no connection of

while creating social consciousness and unity in their ranks. Prayer is not only a symbol of the Islamic life, but also inculcates self-discipline among Muslims. Although the most important aspect of prayer

should show tolerance and broad-mindedness. This being inseparable from human gentility and nobility, Islam aims to produce this fine human quality of gentlemanliness by preaching tolerance.

Differences Between Islam and Christianityntil the 15th century, science had flourished in the Muslim world, with important centres of research in Spain and other Muslim countries. There had been no clash

to have more than one wife. A second, third or fourth wife would be obtained only by force. But in Islam, a forced marriage is not considered lawful. According to the shari‘ah the willingness of the bride-to-be

based on RemnantThe best formula in life is not to concern oneself with what has been lost, but by wise planning, to avail of what is still extant. Sooner or later, you will emerge as a super-achiever.

Planning should be done on the basis of whatever is available to you. This means to plan on the basis of what remains. Such planning can be termed as ‘planning based on remnant’. In chalking out a course of action

highest form of worship. One who does this will be blessed with the greatest reward from God Almighty. What is meant by ‘much remembrance’ of God? Remembrance does not refer to the repetition of some words

very soon present his shukr, that is, acknowledgment to God. Then he will start thinking further: what caused this downpour? He will discover the natural processes that resulted in rain. He will then think

MAINTENANCE of relationships between a husband and wife, the Qur’an says, “Live with them in accordance with what is fair and kind; if you dislike them, it may be that you dislike something in which God has placed

and in discovering something good even in what seems bad. Human beings, generally, face a common problem. They all think that they should get more than what they have. Thus discontented, they spend their

What Is Actually NeededAn atmosphere of unity and integrity in a society does not come from the uniformity of popular marriage customs; it comes from people being capable of right thinking. Now let us

us take an example of what is meant by right thinking: Once Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902) was invited by one of his Christian friends to his home. In order to test the Swami’s mettle, his friend placed a

between. When Swami Vivekananda entered the room, the Christian host pointed to the books and said, ‘What is your comment?’ Swamiji smiled on seeing the arrangement and remarked, “The foundation is really