Table of Contents
Foreword to the Present Edition
Islam’s Contribution to World Peace
Religious Values Have Become Redundant
Can Rank be Different if Authenticity is Equal?
Salvation Cannot Be Monopolised by Any Single Religion
Promotion of Harmony and Mutual Respect Amongst Religions
Instruments of Struggle—No Compulsion
Liberty and Emancipation in the Context of the Contemporary World
Vanity of a Materialistic Society and Its Ultimate Destination
Four Characteristics of a Materialistic Society
Fundamentals of an Islamic Society
The Dawn of a New Age in Women’s Rights
Wasteful, Vain Pursuits Discouraged
Building of Trust and Inviolability of Trusts and Treaties
Eradication of Evil—A Collective Responsibility
Economic Justice under Capitalism, Socialism and Islam
Spending in a Good Cause Even in Adversity
Spending in the Cause of the Poor
Extended Boundaries of Expenditure
Prohibition of Drinking and Gambling
Economic Philosophies of Capitalism, Communism and Islam
Four Characteristics of a Capitalist Society
Capitalism Ultimately Leads to Destruction
High Interest Rates in Britain
Prohibition of Hoarding of Wealth
Accepting Invitations from The Poor
Worship as a Means of Economic Unity
Political Peace Has to Be Carefully Examined at the National and International Level
No Outright Condemnation of Any Political System
Islamic Definition of Democracy
Two Pillars of Islamic Concept of Democracy
The Confusion as to the True Nature of Islamic Government
Divided Loyalties between the State and the Religion
Should Religion Have Exclusive Legislative Authority?
International Relations—The Principle of Absolute Justice Equally Applicable to All
The Role of the United Nations Organisation
Vying with One Another in Good Deeds
A Constant Awareness of Other Human Beings