would lead him towards a total and meaningful development of his personality. Religions Other than Islam The Qur’an and the Bible both tell us that, ever since the advent of man on earth, God has sent His

(Sunan al-Tirmidhi, Hadith No. 2601) In this tradition of the Prophet of Islam, the phrases haarib-e-naar (running away from hell) and taalib-e-Jannat (seeker of Paradise) have been used. The choice of

rather by some higher source of knowledge. Both the initial as well as the later period of Islam testify completely to the principle of inspiration. During the life of the Prophet Muhammad e, the Quraysh

face, no difficulty will be faced in addressing the problem.The Starting PointWhen the Prophet of Islam received prophethood in Makkah, he opted for a particular line of action in the spreading of his message

“By God, I don’t know.” (Seerah ibn Hisham, Vol. 2, p. 397) One of the sunnah of the Prophet of Islam was that, in delicate matters, he always observed strict

the House of God, they felt as if they had come out of their graves. And then all of them entered Islam.” (Sunan al-Kubara by Al-Baihaqi, Vol. 9, p. 199) When these people came to Prophet Muhammad, after

could be continued peacefully, and that it would not provoke any violent reaction. The Prophet of Islam adopted this principle throughout his life. His policy was to adopt a non- violent method rather than

sheep. Yet you are in a hurry.” (Sahih Bukhari, Kitab al-Manaqib, Chapter, Alamaat an Nubuwah fi‘l Islam). This hadith shows that one of the revolutionary changes to be ushered in in the wake of the Prophet’s

major parts of Asia and Africa, and succeeded in bringing it to an end. Thenceforth, believers in Islam had full freedom to practise their religion and to invite others to answer its call. After the successful

or a blessing. Small Thankfulness, Big Thankfulness According to one tradition, the Prophet of Islam observed: “One who is not thankful for getting small things will not be thankful for getting greater