spoke was different from common Arabic, retaining a strong Hebrew influence. After the coming of Islam, Arabs settled in many parts of Africa and Asia where other languages besides Arabic were spoken.

The 7th century A.D. marked the beginning of a period of historical change, made possible by the Islamic revolution of the Prophet Muhammad. Now, that process of change is reaching its culmination. Preachers

one hand, discredit ancient religions while, on the other hand, they strengthen the credibility of Islam.

1947 in undivided India, it was non-Muslims who were the biggest publishers and distributors of Islamic literature. It is even more interesting that in divided India, it is still the non-Muslims who are

teachings have been subjected to tests of free inquiry which proved with finality that except for Islam all other religions were not reliable. Their credibility became doubtful

clear victory but how did this peace treaty become a reality? It became a reality when the Prophet of Islam unilaterally accepted all the conditions of the other party. The ultimate factor in accepting the

fort of Islam stands on firm ground. No fort can be built on the foundations of wishful thinking. Avoid Political Confrontation ‘A wise man is one who knows the relative value of things.’ Judging by

might have arisen the same confusion in Makkah. We find from traditions that in the early phase of Islam in Makkah, when the Makkan pagans had begun their cruel persecution of the Muslims, certain of the

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

interests of the country.JANUARY 27 Thoughts of an American MuslimThree years ago David Miller embraced Islam and became Yousaf Omar. This transition had a great deal to do with his disillusionment from his society