The Qur’an and World Peace by Dr. Israr Ahmad I shall deal with the topic of “The Qur’an and World Peace” at three different levels, viz., the peace and tranquillity of an individual person, the socio-political peace of a group, and finally, world peace.
Month: January 2008
Prophet Muhammad (s.a.a.w.) Today
Part One: Prophet Muhammad (s.a.a.w.) Today One in every five persons on this earth firmly believes that the Prophet Muhammad is the last Messenger of God. He was a Muslim and there are more than 1.3 billion such Muslims today. [Editor’s Note: 1.6 billion as of 2010] Not only individuals but entire countries take pride… Continue reading Prophet Muhammad (s.a.a.w.) Today
Beneficial lessons derived from the Hijrah
Beneficial lessons derived from the Hijraha khutbah by ‘Ali Al-Hudhayfi Summary 1) Mankinds desperate need for the message of the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam.2) The predicament of the people when the message of Islaam was revealed.3) The Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam called to Islamic monotheism, justice and good conduct.4) The different types… Continue reading Beneficial lessons derived from the Hijrah
The life of the Prophet after prophecy by Al `Uthaimeen
في مبدأ حياة النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم بعد البعثة A khutbah by late Muhammad Saalih Al `Uthaimeen Summary 1) The early Muslims.2) The Prophet calls his tribe and family to Islam.3) Quraish harasses the Prophet.4) The death of Khadijah and Abu Taalib.5) The harassment of the people of Ta’if.6) The Ansaar (residence of… Continue reading The life of the Prophet after prophecy by Al `Uthaimeen
The Place of Knowledge and Responsibilties
THE PLACE OF KNOWLEDGEAND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THOSE WHO ACQUIRE IT (Being the speech delivered by SYED ABUL HASAN ALI NADWI on receiving the Degree of D. Litt. (Honoris Causa) at the Seventh Convocation of the University of Kashmir held on October 29, 1981.) FOREWORD The name of Maulana Syed Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi never… Continue reading The Place of Knowledge and Responsibilties
Islam and Civilization by Nadwi
Islam and Civilization By Syed Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi Scope and Significance Islam and civilisation is a realistic and living issue which relates not only to the prophethood of Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the teachings of Islam, but also to the reality of life itself, the present and future of mankind and the… Continue reading Islam and Civilization by Nadwi
Mankind’s Debt To The Prophet
Mankind’s Debt To The Prophet by Syed Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi In certain parts of the world, people enjoy freedom of conscience and choice, are free to lead their lives in peace and amity, to devote their energies to teaching and preaching, researching and making new discoveries. Yet even these parts of the world have… Continue reading Mankind’s Debt To The Prophet
A Poem on Prophet Muhammad by Iqbal
A Poem on Prophet Muhammad (s.a.a.w.) by Allama Iqbal He slept on a mat of rushes, But the crown of Chosroes lay beneath the feet of his followers; He chose the nightly solitude of Mount Hira, And founded a nation, law and government; He passed his nights with sleepless eyes, That his Millet might sleep… Continue reading A Poem on Prophet Muhammad by Iqbal
Mercy for the World by Nadwi
“We sent thee not save as a mercy for the peoples.” (XXI:107) I have just recited before you a verse from Surah Anbiya of the holy Quran. In it God addresses the holy Prophet to tell him that he had been sent as a mercy for the whole world and all the peoples that might… Continue reading Mercy for the World by Nadwi
Dress
Can dress be so important that its violations may put a man or a woman into hellfire? Let us read. Allah T'ala says in the Holy Quran: يَا بَنِي آدَمَ قَدْ أَنزَلْنَا عَلَيْكُمْ لِبَاسًا يُوَارِي سَوْءَاتِكُمْ وَرِيشًا وَلِبَاسُ التَّقْوَىَ ذَلِكَ خَيْرٌ ذَلِكَ مِنْ آيَاتِ اللّهِ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَذَّكَّرُونَ (7:26) 0 Children of Adam! Indeed We have sent down to… Continue reading Dress