happening on an ever-expanding scale, it is because they fail to understand the religion of humility. Islam, for the believers of the early stages, was just such a religion—a religion of humility. This psychology

Government Rules for Kings (tr. H. Drake, London, 1960). In this book Nizam al-Mulk wrote: “An un-Islamic government may last a while, But tyranny cannot endure.” This is a rule that applies, not only to

Remembrance of GodDhikr, meaning remembrance, that is, remembrance of God, is one of the basic teachings of Islam. The opposite state, that of forgetfulness of God, is unpardonable negligence. Dhikr is a reality

deserves to achieve success and progress in this world of God. According to a hadith, the Prophet of Islam observed: Among you whoever may benefit his brethren ought to benefit them. (Sahih Muslim) Great

opt for the harder course of action when the easier course of action is available? According to Islamic teaching, every situation is a test paper. Apply your wisdom and you will certainly stand the test

discipline in a person.FASTING AND CHARACTER-BUILDINGFasting (sawm) is one of the five pillars of Islam. Right from dawn till dusk, a man who is strictly on a fast will neither eat as much as one morsel

above situations demand enormous fortitude, and, without it, no one can travel along the path of Islam. Thus, the annual month-long period of fasting aims to build up the strength of character. Such strength

made of the academic services of women, which is a clear indication that during the first era of Islam, there was a strong tendency among women to acquire knowledge. The benefits ensuing from their efforts

Everyone said in unison that they would take the Prophet with them, no matter what loss of life and property they incurred. “What will we have in return if we keep our word?” they asked the Prophet. “Paradise

Sufyan ibn Harb, all outstanding leaders of the Quraysh. Through Abu Talib, they asked the Prophet what it was he wanted of them. “Just one thing,” the Prophet replied. “If you accept it, you will become