stages of tazkiya (purification of the self), ihsan (excellence in worship) and marefat (realization of God)—the goals of Islam.4.DO MUSLIMS LOVE JESUS?In Islam, the Prophet Jesus and the Prophet Muhammad have

mankind, to guide them to the right path and to spirituality. The Quran says: Say, ‘We believe in God and in what has been sent down to us and to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob and the Tribes. We believe

COMPETITION IN A GLOBALISED WORLDI managed to get deep sleep on the flight. Sleep is a great blessing of God. It has innumerable benefits. About sleep, the French military and political leader Napoleon Bonaparte

People consider such things as the handiwork of technology, but in fact, it is a great blessing of God that, in the words of the Quran, ‘He has given you all that you asked of Him.’ (14:34) CHALLENGE AND

Eternal TruthProphet Moses, born in Egypt in the 15th century B.C., was chosen by God to be His messenger. In those days, Egypt was under the dynastic rule of the Pharaohs, who were idolaters. Prophet

Prophet Moses encountered two of the kings of this dynasty: one was appointed to be his guardian by God, while the other was one with whom he came into confrontation during his missionary struggle. When Moses

desecrated Muslims’ place of worship and he would enthusiastically exclaim: “By God, Muhammed did not rebuke me! By God, Muhammad did not chastise me!” (Sunan Ibn Majah 1:529)

through the divine palace. Showing no signs of modesty, they distance themselves from the mercy of God. Once, having been invited to participate in a conference I had occasion to go to a country which

objects in the Palace. On seeing this, I thought that the world we live in is also a great Palace of God. Everywhere there are the

PRICE OF PARADISEWhen a man attains realization of God, discovers the realities of divine creation, this spontaneously brings words of acknowledgement of God to his lips. This will make him deserving of Paradise

The greatest favour to seek from God is forgiveness According to Anas ibn Malik, the Helpers (Madinan Muslims) suffered from not having enough camels to irrigate their land. They came, therefore, to the

thrice. “Whatever you ask of me today, I shall certainly give you,” he said. “And whatever I ask of God on your behalf, He will surely grant.” At these words, the Helpers experienced a change of heart. “The

Umar and asked what was the better course of action: to be unmindful of reproach in doing his duty to God, or to concentrate on improving himself rather than others. “Whoever is appointed to manage the affairs

over, he swore allegiance at the hand of the Prophet. Besides the usual testimony to the oneness of God, certain clauses

them, why do they not fall to their knees? Indeed, those who are bent on denying the truth reject it—God is quite aware of what they are storing in their hearts. Therefore, give them the news of a painful

into existence. Furthermore, certain extraordinary aspects of the Quran prove that it is the Book of God. In spite of such clear indications, there are those who do not believe in the Hereafter and live

stages of tazkiya (purification of the self), ihsan (excellence in worship) and marefat (realization of God)—the goals of Islam.4.DO MUSLIMS LOVE JESUS?In Islam, the Prophet Jesus and the Prophet Muhammad have

mankind, to guide them to the right path and to spirituality. The Quran says: Say, ‘We believe in God and in what has been sent down to us and to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob and the Tribes. We believe