the doing of good, as God has told us. Good refers to knowledge as well, for it is the source of a person’s intellectual progress. Similarly, it may also refer to calling people to God. This area of activity

Its source is misuse of freedom by human beings. God bestowed freedom upon mankind in order to put us to the test in this world. It is the misuse of this God-given freedom which creates all kinds of problems

not turn you away from your religion; for your religion is better than his.” In a single journey, God’s Prophet was treated in three different ways by three different groups of people: one pelted him with

you adhere to the path of truth, and do not respond in a negative way to such treatment by others, God will surely come to your assistance. Some may not rally to your cause, but you are sure to find a place

drink to the pilgrims and pays a visit to the Sacred Mosque is as worthy as a man who believes in God and the Last Day

Islamic life is based. Firstly, there is the testimony: “There is no one worthy of being served save God, and Muhammad is His messenger.” This declaration marks man’s exit from one arena and his entry into

aside of a fixed portion of one’s income for the poor. Fifthly, pilgrimage, a visit to the House of God at least once in a lifetime, if one has the means. When one fulfills these five conditions, one becomes

set for it. The planet’s life support system is also provided for this limited period of time. By God’s will, when this limited period comes to an end, the trumpet will be blown instantly. This will be

next eternal world who have proved themselves as deserving candidates for it in the present world. God desires that, prior to the blowing of the trumpet, such signs will appear as will warn man in advance

may reform himself and be found eligible to enter the next world successfully. For this purpose, God has arranged for an alarm in advance which may be called a wake-up call. There are two chief signs

certain references from the Quran in this connection. 1. Through dawah the believers receive God’s protection against the mischief of the opponents. (5:67) 2. Through dawah even the direst of

beings but the conducive conditions for it are provided by God. Just as the farming is to be done by the farmer while the rains come from God. In modern times favourable conditions have been fully provided

invocation reads: “In the name of God, the most Merciful, the most Beneficent.” Throughout the Quran, this verse is repeated for no less than 114 times. Even one of God’s names is As-Salam (Peace). Moreover

exercise of patience. Yet today, the ‘Muslim Mujahidin’ under unfavourable conditions have equated “God is Great” with “War is Great.” In the light of on-going conflict, we must ask why so great a contradiction

chapter Al-Anfal (The Spoils of War). The translation of this verse is as under: The worst creatures in God’s eyes are those who are deaf and dumb, and who do not use their reason. (8:22) What is reason? Reason

According to the Quran, the fact is that the whole creation is based on reason. The religion revealed by God is also a rational religion. Everyone is required to plan one’s life by using reason. Those who fail

intellectual potential, is dying like an animal. Such a person fails to fulfil the creation plan of God. Reason needs to be developed. According to the Quran there are several ways of this intellectual development—study

Hadith No. 3244)PARADISE FOR WHOM?Paradise is another name for God’s neighbourhood. Only those people will find entry into Paradise, who realize God and adhere to divine ethics in this world. Living merely by

Therefore, I am convinced that after death I will enter Paradise. When I am a good man, why would God send me to hell?”

not turn you away from your religion; for your religion is better than his.” In a single journey, God’s Prophet was treated in three different ways by three different groups of people: one pelted him with

you adhere to the path of truth, and do not respond in a negative way to such treatment by others, God will surely come to your assistance. Some may not rally to your cause, but you are sure to find a place

drink to the pilgrims and pays a visit to the Sacred Mosque is as worthy as a man who believes in God and the Last Day