Concepts Of Islam

One of the major troublesome areas of human existence is the problem of sin or evil in the world. It is commonly believed that sin started with Adam and Eve during their life in the Garden of Eden. That event led to the Fall and has…

Some people may think that man becomes a Muslim when he confesses belief in the Oneness of the True God and Muhammad as His Last Messenger. But this is far from the full meaning of Faith. The full meaning of Faith in Islam is not, by…

The Merciful and Loving God has sent many prophets at different times of history. Every known nation has had one prophet or more. All the prophets of God were men of good character and high honour. They were prepared and chosen by God…

Islam always warns against superficial concepts and rituals, against lifeless formalities and non-effective beliefs. In one representative verse God explains the full meaning of righteousness as follows: It is not righteousness that…

What has been said about faith and righteousness is generally true piety. Again, it is not a matter of convenient claims and oral con Sessions. It is much more serious. As always, the Qur'an is our best watch, and when it speaks of…

One basic element in the value system of Islam is the principle of equality or, better yet, equity. This value of equality is not to be mis taken for or confused with identicalness or stereotype. Islam teaches that, in the sight of God,…

Life is a brilliant demonstration of God's wisdom and knowledge, a vivid reflection of His art and power. He is the Giver and Creator of life. Nothing comes to existence by chance. Life is a dear and cherishable asset, and no sensible…

To appreciate how Islam approaches the question of peace, one has to consider a few elementary facts about Islam. Peace and Islam derived from the same root and may be considered synonymous. One of God's names is Peace. The concluding…

Another fundamental element in the value system of Islam is the value of human brotherhood. This value also is founded on the same principles which have been discussed in connection with freedom and equality. Besides those foregoing…

Throughout history religion has been abused and misunderstood. Some people use it as a means of exploitation and suppression, as a pretext for prejudice and persecution. Some other people use it as a source of power and domination…

Freedom, both as a concept and as a value, has been denied many individuals, groups, and nations. It has often been misunderstood and abused. The fact is that in no human society can man be free in the absence of the word. There must…

In the foreword, we briefly discussed the position of the Muslims and the future of Islam in the Western Hemisphere. In this part, we shall discuss the position of man in the contemporary world, the general human situation, and the…

The concept of morality in Islam centers around certain basic beliefs and principles. Among these are the following: (1) God is the Creator and Source of all goodness, truth, and beauty. (2) Man 5 responsible, dignified, and…

The word community has acquired certain connotations, some of which are romantic and nostalgic, some derogatory and reactionist. But since we intend to deal with the basics, we shall confine our discus Mon to the most fundamental…