The message of Abraham
Subtitle: his life, virtues, and mission
By: Ibrahim Canan ; translated by Jessica Ozalp.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Light, Inc.
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Somerset, N.J
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781597840750
Subjects: Abraham (Biblical patriarch) in the Koran; Prophets, Pre-Islamic
Work titles: Hz. Ibrahim'den mesajlar.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The importance of Prophet Abraham; title: The necessity of emulating Prophet Abraham; title: His excellent example; title: The life of the prophet Abraham; title: His struggles; title: The stages of his life; title: An uncertainty and an approximation; title: His death; title: The virtues of the Prophet Abraham; title: Attained virtues; title: Using reason in matters of faith; title: Not associating partners with God; title: Submitting to God; title: Truthfulness; title: Hanif (lenient and tolerant); title: Being patient and God-conscious; title: Gratefulness for God's blessings; title: Cleanliness; title: Devotion in carrying out his charge; title: Hospitality; title: Strength in worship and intelligence in religion; title: Clement, tender-hearted, and ever-turning; title: To God with all his heart; title: A heart free of evil; title: Mercifulness; title: The inclusiveness of the Prophet Abraham's compassion; title: Universal benevolence; title: Relentlessness in struggling against his enemies; title: Emigration for the sake of God; title: A community in himself; title: Concern for his family and descendants; title: God-given virtues; title: Being a chosen one; title: Insight into God's mighty dominion; title: Friendship to God almighty; title: The peace and blessings of God upon the Prophet Abraham; title: Having a child in old age; title: The scrolls of Abraham; title: Distinguished descendants; title: The relation between Abraham and Prophet Muhammad; title: Father of firsts; title: The service of the Prophet Abraham; title: Service related to hajj (pilgrimage); title: The construction of the Ka'ba; title: Stoning Satan; title: Running between the hills of Safa and Marwa; title: The message of Hagar; title: Sacrifice; title: The place of sacrifice; title: The days of Tashrik; title: Ishmael or Isaac?; title: Reflections on some of Abraham's messages; title: Abandoning imitation of ancestors; title: Splendor in the world; title: Trials of faith may not be logical; title: Destiny cannot be interfered with; title: True power is with God; title: Feeling of security in reaching out to people; title: Kindliness in communicating the message; title: No compulsion in religion; title: Some things are best left to God; title: Hints of future technology; title: Lessons from the supplications of Abraham; title: Manners and morals in prayer; title: How to benefit from Abraham's prayers; title: The prayers of Prophet Abraham; title: The contents of the Prophet Abraham's teachings; title: The scrolls of Abraham; title: What did this revealed text contain?; title: Prophet Abraham's family ethics; title: Priorities in family ethics; title: Choosing a place for the family; title: Being near a place of worship; title: Economic considerations; title: Safe surroundings; title: Social milieu; title: Supporting one's family; title: Awareness of the religion; title: Priority of prescribed prayers; title: Supplication for forgiveness; title: High professional ideals; title: Educational guidance; title: Abraham's will to his children; title: Sacrificing his son; title: The appropriate form of mercy; title: Harmony with a spouse; title: Guidance for his son in family matters; title: Moderation in family affection; title: Abraham's family and submission to God; title: The Prophet Abraham's exemplary struggle; title: Method of gradualness; title: Gradualness in audience; title: Having a firm faith; title: Invitation at the family level; title: Exhorting his people; title: Gradual progression of content; title: A presumption; title: Is there a difference between the familial and societal stages?; title: The three essential dynamics of the Abrahamic struggle.