Peace is integral to the meaning of the very word ‘Islam’ itself. The root of the word ‘Islam’ is s-l-m, which is related to the Arabic word for ‘peace’. And so, Islam means a religion of peace.

Islam: In Islam, it is not permissible to treat with sorcery or black magic. However, treatment with the help of Rakya or Dua using mantras recited from the Quran and Hadith is considered permissible.

Here in India, you may have had a plate of biryani at Al Zamzam or hummed the soulful Kun Fayakun from the film Rockstar without pausing for thought. The consumption of the products of our Islamic ...