A brief illustrated guide to understanding Islam /
Ibrahim, I. A.
Houston : Darussalam,
1997
Includes bibliographical references (p. 71-74).
Ch. 1. Some evidence for the truth of Islam. The scientific miracles in the Holy Qurʾan. The Qurʾan on human embryonic development ; The Qurʾan on mountains ; The Qurʾan on the origin of the universe ; The Qurʾan on the cerebrum ; The Qurʾan on seas and rivers ; The Qurʾan on deep seas and internal waves ; The Qurʾan on clouds ; Scientists' comments on the scientific miracles in the Holy Qurʾan -- The great challenge to produce one chapter like the chapters of the Holy Qurʾan -- Biblical prophecies on the advent of Muhammad, the prophet of Islam -- The verses in the Qurʾan that mention future events which later came to pass -- Miracles performed by the Prophet Muhammad -- The simple life of Muhammad -- The phenomenal growth of Islam -- Ch. 2. Some benefits of Islam. The door to eternal pradise -- Salvation from Hellfire -- Real happiness and inner peace -- Forgiveness for all previous sins -- Ch. 3. General information on Islam. What is Islam? -- Some basic Islamic beliefs. Belief in God ; Belief in the angels ; Belief in God's revealed books ; Belief in the prophets and messengers of God ; Belief in the Day of Judgement ; Belief in Al-Quadar -- Is there any sacred source other than the Qurʾan? -- Examples of the Prophet Muhammad's sayings -- What does Islam say about the Day of Judgement -- How does someone become a Muslim? -- What is the Qurʾan about? -- Who is the Prophet Muhammad? -- How did the spread of Islam affect the development of science? -- What do Muslims believe about Jesus? -- What does Islam say about terrorism? -- Human rights and justice in Islam -- What is the status of women in Islam? -- The family in Islam -- How do Muslims treat the elderly? -- What are the five pillars of Islam? The testimony of faith ; Prayer ; Giving Zakat (support of the needy) ; Fasting the month of Ramadan ; The pilgrimage to Makkah -- Islam in the United States.
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