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Islam is a religion of peace. Contemporary instances of Muslims resorting to violence in the name of their religion is, according to Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, in complete contrast to Islamic teachings. In the book Non-Violence and Peace-Building in Islam he presents the approach to conflict-prevention, conflict-resolution and peace-building outlined in the Quran and the life of the Prophet. A common thread running through these essays is the assertion that one should differentiate between Islam and Muslims: one should judge Muslims in the light of Islamic teachings and not vice versa. The book explains that whenever a difficult situation arises, the right course is not to take immediate action but to stop and reflect patiently on the possible consequences of one’s response. Those who choose to react by making an immediate emotional response can only cause an exacerbation of their difficulties. On the other hand, those who adopt a well-considered approach will certainly find ways and means of converting problems into opportunities for improving the situation that they are faced with. There is great wisdom in engaging in this sort of result-oriented planning. The author prays that God makes this book a means for bringing about the needed transformation in people’s minds and helps them understand the importance of peace.

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In this book Maulana Wahiduddin Khan states that non-violence should never be confused with inaction or passivity. Non-violence is action in the full sense of the word. Whenever individuals, groups or communities are faced with a problem, one way to solve it is by resorting to violence. The better way is to attempt to solve the problem by peaceful means, avoiding violence and confrontation. Islam is a religion that teaches non-violence. According to the Quran, God does not love fasad or violence. Conversely, we can say with certainty that God loves non-violence. He abhors violent activity being indulged in human society, as a result of which people pay the price with their possessions and lives. In fact, the entire spirit of the Quran is in consonance with this concept.

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The present book The Political Interpretation of Islam is a summary of the book Ta?bir ki Ghalati (‘Error of Interpretation’). Here, Maulana Wahiduddin Khan has briefly explained that the writings of Maulana Abul Ala Maududi (d. 1979), the founder of the Jamaat-e-Islami and proponent of a distinctly political interpretation of Islam, are problematic, and continue to be the cause of much strife and conflict across the world. The author has attempted to place the concepts of Islam in their right perspective.

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In the present book, Maulana Wahiduddin Khan explains that in terms of birth rate, men and women are almost equal in number. But subsequently, for a variety of reasons such as wars, the number of men in society decreases, leaving an excess of women. At such times the choice is not between monogamy and polygamy, but rather, between the lawful polygamy of Islam or the illicit polygamy of non-Islamic people. Such a situation emerged after the Battle of Uhud (3 A.H.) in which 70 Muslims were martyred and their widows and orphans were left without guardianship. At that time the following verse was revealed: ‘If you fear that you cannot deal fairly with orphan girls, you may marry women of your choice, two, three or four; but if you fear that you might not be able to treat them with equal fairness, then only one.’ (The Quran, 4:3) It asked people who could afford it, to take care of the orphans by marrying the widows and keeping their orphaned children under their guardianship. This commandment is only temporary in effect, covering a state of emergency when, due to loss of men in battle, the number of women exceeded the available men.

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Islam, the religion of nature, is an eternal guidance for mankind. Through the present book, The Principles of Islam, Maulana Wahiduddin Khan presents the principles of Islam so that the reader is able to form an accurate and comprehensive picture of Islam, the true religion of submission to God. These principles include God, the Hereafter, Angels, Prophethood, The Quran, God-oriented Life, Family Life, Human Brotherhood, Non-Violence, Peace and Spirituality, and so on. After reading it, seekers will be able to comprehend the basic principles of life as explained in the Quran and the hadith, the sayings and deeds of the Prophet of Islam.

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The Prophet Muhammad Pocket Guide is an easy to understand pocket reference book on the life of Prophet Muhammad written by Maulana Wahiduddin Khan. Most importantly, it explains the significance of the Prophet’s life, with special focus on his teachings and its relevance in the present world. Through a study of the life of Prophet Muhammad, the book imparts prophetic wisdom, the central one being using the peaceful method unilaterally. The Prophet of Islam used this principle to bring about a bloodless revolution in Arabia. Using this, in fact, Prophet Muhammad formulated an ideology of peace which he faithfully and rigorously put into practice throughout his life. Persuasive and compelling in its breadth and wisdom, this book presents an authentic picture of the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad and is a must for all those who wish to understand the life and message of the Prophet of Islam.